Avery Dennison
MED 5580H

Single-Coated Nonwoven

MED 5580H is a single-coated, transparent, polyurethane film containing an integrated hydrocolloid formulation. This product’s absorbent adhesive is designed to limit break down upon saturation, to assist in creating optimal skin and wound healing conditions, and has a high fluid handling capacity.


Typical Application

Designed for wound care, ostomy flange applications and fixation of medical devices.

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Technical Data sheet

Features and Benefits
    • Conformable
    • Integrated hydrocolloid
    • High absorption rate
    • Moisture resistant
    • Printable
    • Die-cuttable
    • Gamma sterilizable
Physical Properties (Not intended as a specification.)
Test Method**
Typical Values*
Peel Adhesion on Polyethylene (PE)
TDS-02
1.9 lbf/in 8.5 N/25 mm
Peel Adhesion on Stainless Steel (SS)
TDS-04
1.9 lbf/in 8.5 N/25 mm
Liner Release
TDS-06
3.8 oz/in 130 g/25 mm
Static Shear
TDS-14
240 min
Reverse Tack
TDS-09
5.0 lbf/in 22 N/25 mm
MVTR
TDS-17
26 [g/100in2 -24 hours] 400 [g/m2 -24 hours]
Static Absorption
TDS-17
450 [g/100in2 -24 hours] 7000 [g/m2 -24 hours]
Product Construction
Typical Values*
Description
Carrier Thickness
2.8 mils 70 μm
Transparent polyurethane film
Adhesive Thickness
20 mils 500 μm
Hydrocolloid designed for medical applications
Release Liner Thickness
5.1 mils 130 µm
White polyethylene-protected paper

*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.