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MED 5685A

Single-Coated Foam

MED 5685A is a single-coated, white, soft, conformable polyethylene foam with an acrylic adhesive. This product's high tack and level of adhesion provide for a strong bond to the skin, even under stress conditions. It contains a heavy duty liner with an easy release, ideal for converting.

Typical Application

Designed for mounting electrodes, grounding pads and other devices for sustained periods.

Features and Benefits
  • Conformable
  • Moisture resistant
  • Excellent adhesion in moist conditions
  • Die-cuttable
  • Gamma and EtO sterilizable
  Product ConstructionTypical Values*  Description
  Carrier Thickness39.4 mils
1000 µm
  White polyethylene foam
  Adhesive Thickness2.0 mils
50 µm
  Acrylic adhesive designed for medical applications
  Liner Thickness
2.6 mils
65 µm
  White super-calendered glassine

 

  Physical Properties (Not intended as a specification.)Test Method**Typical Values*
  Peel Adhesion on Polyethylene (PE) 
TDS-011.1 lbf/in
5.0 N/25 mm
  Peel Adhesion on Stainless Steel (SS)
TDS-04
3.7 lbf/in 
16.0 N/25 mm
  Liner Release 
TDS-06
1.7 oz/in
50 g/25 mm
  Finat Tack
TDS-07
12.6 lbf/in
55 N/25 mm
  Static Shear
TDS-12
540 minutes
  Elongation Machine DirectionTDS-15375%
  Elongation Cross DirectionTDS-15350%
  Load at Break Machine DirectionTDS-157 lbf/in
35 N/25mm
  Load at Break Cross DirectionTDS-154 lbf/in
20 N/25mm

*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