Avery Dennison
MED 3046
DOUBLE-Coated FILM
MED 3046 is a double-coated, conformable, transparent polyurethane film with an acrylic-based adhesive on both sides. This product is designed to adhere to polyester (PET) nonwoven material on one side and rigid wearable devices on the other side. It has a heavy-weight liner, allowing for greater flexibility in product design and converting processes.
Typical Application
Designed for mounting medical devices to the skin for sustained periods of wear, up to 21 days.
Features and Benefits
- Conformable
- Moisture resistant
- Transparent
- Die-cuttable
- Sterlization compatability 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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90-Degree Peel Adhesion on Stainless Steel (SS) - Liner
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TDS-04
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> 8.0 lbf/in** > 35.6 N/25mm**
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90-Degree Peel Adhesion on Stainless Steel (SS) - Unwind
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TDS-04
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> 8.0 lbf/in** > 35.6 N/25mm**
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90 Degree Release - Liner
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TDS-06
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1.0 oz/in 28.5 g/25 mm
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90 Degree Release - Unwind
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TDS-06
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1.0 oz/in 29.5 g/25 mm
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Elongation - Machine Direction
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TDS-15
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460%
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Elongation - Cross Direction
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TDS-15
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429%
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Load at Break - Machine Direction
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TDS-15
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10.6 lbf/in 47.0 N/25 mm
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Load at Break - Cross Direction
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TDS-15
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10.4 lbf/in 46.4 N/25 mm
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Product Construction
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Typical Values*
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Description
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Unwind Adhesive Thickness
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2.0 mils 50 µm
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Acrylic-based adhesive designed for medical applications
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Carrier Thickness
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1.0 mils 25 µm
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Transparent polyurethane (PU) film
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Liner Adhesive Thickness
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1.7 mils 43 µm
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Acrylic-based adhesive designed for medical applications
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Liner Thickness
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3.0 mils 76 µm
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White super-calendered kraft
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*Test method information available upon request.
**Adhesion to stainless steel is higher than the internal strength of the carrier.
✝Refer to product specifications for material acceptance limits.
STORAGE AND SHELF LIFE
Two years when stored at 23°C (73°F), 50% relative humidity, out of direct sunlight, in original packaging.
