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MED 5589H

Hydrocolloid

MED 5589H is a transparent polyurethane film containing an advanced and integrated hydrocolloid formulation. This product's absorbent adhesive is designed to not break down upon saturation, provides a low profile, assists in creating optimal skin and wound healing conditions and has a high fluid handling capacity.

Typical Application

Designed for wound care applications and fixation of medical devices.

Features and Benefits
  • Integrated hydrocolloid
  • Conformable
  • 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 24 mils
 600 µm
   Hydrocolloid designed for medical applications
  Release Liner Thickness 5.1 mils
 128 µm
   White polyethylene protected paper

 

  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-03
 2.5 lbf/in
 11.0 N/25 mm
  Liner Release TDS-06 3.3 oz/in
 80 g/25 mm
  Static Shear TDS-14 160 min
  Reverse Tack TDS-09
 2.7 lbf/in
 12 N/25 mm
  MVTR TDS-17 85 [g/100in2 -24 hours]
 1310 [g/m2 -24 hours]
  Static Absorption TDS-17 396 [g/100in2 -24 hours]
 6130 [g/m2 -24 hours]


*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