Avery Dennison
MED 6371U
Double-Coated Film
MED 6371U is a double-coated, thin, transparent polyester film with a different adhesive on either side. On the unwind side, the patented moisture resistant WetStick™ adhesive provides high initial tack and high adhesion to the skin and to hydrophobic fabrics, even when exposed to moisture. On the liner side is a solventless acrylic adhesive, designed to adhere to polyethylene films..
Typical Application
Designed for self-adhesive edges for surgical drapes while adhering to both the skin and hydrophobic fabrics, as well as, mounting of medical devices to the skin where moist conditions may exist.
Features and Benefits
- Transparent
- Moisture resistant
- Die-cuttable
- Excellent adhesion in moist conditions
- Gamma and EtO 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) - Liner
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TDS-01
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0.9 lbf/in 4.0 N/25 mm
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Peel Adhesion on Polyethylene (PE) - Unwind
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TDS-01
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2.3 lbf/in 10.0 N/25 mm
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Peel Adhesion on Stainless Steel (SS) - Liner
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TDS-03
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5.0 lbf/in 22.5 N/25 mm
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Peel Adhesion on Stainless Steel (SS) - Unwind
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TDS-03
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6.2 lbf/in 28.0 N/25 mm
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Liner Release
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TDS-06
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0.5 oz/in 34 g/25 mm
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Dynamic Shear - Liner
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TDS-10
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41 lbf/in 180 N/25 mm
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Dynamic Shear - Unwind
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TDS-10
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46 lbf/in 200 N/25 mm
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Finat Tack - Liner
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TDS-07
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9.0 lbf/in 39 N/25 mm
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Finat Tack - Unwind
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TDS-07
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2.5 lbf/in 10 N/25 mm
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Product Construction
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Typical Values*
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Description
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Liner Thickness
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3.6 mils 90 µm
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White super calendered glassine
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Liner Adhesive Thickness
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2.4 mils 60 µm
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Solventless acrylic adhesive designed for medical applications
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Carrier Thickness
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0.5 mils 12 µm
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Transparent polyester film
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Unwind Adhesive Thickness
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1.8 mils 45 µm
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WetStick™ synthetic rubber adhesive designed for medical applications
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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.
