Avery Dennison
MED 5740
Single-Coated Nonwoven
MED 5740 is a single-coated, white polyurethane nonwoven with an acrylic adhesive designed for long-term wear. This product is soft, conformable and breathable.
Typical Application
Designed for multi-week wear time applications such as glucose monitors, insulin pumps, activity trackers, electrocardiogram monitors and other mobile health and wellness products.
Features and Benefits
- Breathable
- Conformable and flexible
- Demonstrated multi-week wear
- Biocompatible per ISO 10993
- Die-cuttable and easy to handle
- Sterilization compatibility with Ethylene Oxide (EO) and Gamma Irradiation
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Physical Properties (Not intended as a specification.)
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Test Method**
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Typical Values*
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Peel Adhesion on Polyethylene (PE)
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TDS-01
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0.7 lbf/in 3.1 N/25 mm
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Peel Adhesion on Stainless Steel (SS)
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TDS-04
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2.1 lbf/in 9.2 N/25 mm
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Quick Stick
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TDS-05
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1.6 lbf/in 7.0 N/25 mm
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90 Degree Liner Release
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TDS-06
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190 gf/2 in 3.4 oz/in
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Static Shear
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TDS-12
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600 minutes
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MVTR
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TDS-16
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400 [g/m2/24 hours]
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Product Construction
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Typical Values*
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Description
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Carrier Thickness
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10 mils 260 µm
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White thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) nonwoven
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Adhesive Thickness
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2 mils 51 µm
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Acrylic adhesive designed for medical applications
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Release Liner Thickness
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3 mils 76 µm
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White super-calendered kraft
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MVTR, moisture vapor transmission rate.
*Refer to product specifications for material acceptance limits. **Test method information available upon request.
STORAGE AND SHELF LIFE
Two years when stored at 23°C (73°F), 50% relative humidity, out of direct sunlight, in original packaging.