Avery Dennison
MED 5791H

 Hydrocolloid

MED 5791H is a single-coated, tan, polyethylene nonwoven containing a gentle, highly absorbent, traditional hydrocolloid adhesive.


Typical Application

Designed for ostomy flange applications.

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Technical Data sheet

Features and Benefits
  • Conformable
  • Traditional hydrocolloid
  • High absorption rate
  • Moisture resistant
  • Heat sealable
  • Die-cuttable
  • Gamma sterilizable
Physical Properties (Not intended as a specification.)
Test Method**
Typical Values*
Peel Adhesion on Polyethylene (PE)
TDS-02
0.2 lbf/in 1.0 N/25 mm
Peel Adhesion on Stainless Steel (SS)
TDS-04
3.1 lbf/in 13.5 N/25 mm
Liner Release
TDS-06
1.3 oz/in 35 g/25 mm
Reverse Tack
TDS-09
4.1 lbf/in 18 N/25 mm
Static Shear
TDS-14
150 minutes
MVTR
TDS-17
390 g/100in2 per 24 hr 6000 g/m2 per 24 hr
Static Absorption
TDS-17
230 g/100in2 per 24 hr 3500 g/m2 per 24 hr
Product Construction
Typical Values*
Description
Carrier Thickness
20.9 mils 530 µm
Tan polyethylene nonwoven
Adhesive Thickness
29 mils 730 µm
Hydrocolloid designed for medical applications
Release Liner Thickness
1.4 mils 35 µm
Transparent polyester

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.