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MED 5559H

Hydrocolloid

MED 5559H 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, assists in creating optimal skin and wound healing conditions, and has a high absorptive capacity upon saturation.

Typical Application

Designed for wound care and fixation of medical devices.

Features and Benefits
  • Conformable
  • Integrated hydrocolloid
  • High absorption rate
  • Moisture resistant
  • Die-cuttable
  • Gamma sterilizable
  Product Construction Typical Values*    Description
  Carrier Thickness 2.8 mils
 70 µm
   Transparent polyurethane film
  Adhesive Thickness 12 mils
 300 µm
   Hydrocolloid designed for medical applications 
  Release Liner Thickness 3.4 mils
 85 µm
   White super-calendered glassine

 

  Physical Properties (Not intended as a specification.)  Test Method Typical Values*
  Peel Adhesion on Polyethylene (PE)
 TDS-02
 0.2 lbf/in
 0.9 N/25 mm
  Peel Adhesion on Stainless Steel (SS)
 TDS-03
 1.0 lbf/in 
 4.6 N/25 mm
  Liner Release TDS-06 5.8 oz/in
 52 g/25 mm
  Static Shear TDS-14 >10000 min
  Reverse Tack TDS-09 3.5 lbf/in 15 N/25 mm
  MVTR TDS-16 84 [g/100in2 -24 hours]
 1300 [g/m2 -24 hours]
  Static Absorption
 TDS-17
 194 [g/100in2 -24 hours]
 3000 [g/m2 -24 hours]


*Refer to product specifications for material acceptance limits.

 

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