Avery Dennison
MED 5581H
Hydrocolloid
MED 5581H is a single-coated, transparent, soft, pliable 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.
Features and Benefits
- Conformable
- Integrated hydrocolloid
- Moisture resistant
- High absorption rate
- Printable
- Die-cuttable
- Gamma sterilizable
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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-02
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0.5 lbf/in 2.0 N/25 mm
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Peel Adhesion on Stainless Steel (SS)
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TDS-04
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1.7 lbf/in 7.5 N/25 mm
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Liner Release
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TDS-06
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4.7 oz/in 135 g/25 mm
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Static Shear
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TDS-14
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140 min
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Reverse Tack
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TDS-09
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4.1 lbf/in 18 N/25 mm
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MVTR
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TDS-17
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23 [g/100in2 -24 hours] 350 [g/m2 -24 hours]
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Static Absorption
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TDS-17
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530 [g/100in2 -24 hours] 8250 [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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2.8 mils 70 μm
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Transparent polyurethane film
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Adhesive Thickness
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39 mils 1000 µm
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Hydrocolloid designed for medical applications
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Release Liner Thickness
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5.1 mils 130 µm
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White polyethylene-protected paper
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*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.
