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MED 5556H

Hydrocolloid

MED 5556H 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.

Features and Benefits
  • Conformable
  • Integrated hydrocolloid
  • High absorption rate
  • Moisture resistant
  • Printable
  • Die-cuttable
  • Gamma sterilizable
  Product Construction Typical Values*   Description
  Carrier Thickness 2.8 mils 70 μm
   Transparent polyurethane film
  Adhesive Thickness 30 mils 750 μm
   Hydrocolloid designed for medical applications
  Release Liner Thickness
 2.6 mils 67 µm
   Paper liner

 

  Physical Properties (Not intended as a specification.) Test Method** Typical Values*
  Peel Adhesion on Polyethylene (PE) 
 TDS-01 0.4 lbf/in
 1.9 N/25 mm
  Peel Adhesion on Stainless Steel (SS)
 TDS-04
 3.8 lbf/in
 16.5 N/25 mm 
  Liner Release  TDS-06 2.7 oz/in
 75 g/25 mm
  Reverse Tack
 TDS-09 7.4 lbf/in
 32 N/25 mm
  Static Shear
 TDS-14 450 min
  MVTR 
 TDS-17
 27 g/100 in2 per hr
 415 g/m² per 24 hr
  Static Absorption TDS-17 455 g/100 in2 per hr
 7060 g/m² per 24 hr

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.

 

TERMS AND CONDITIONS