MED 5743

Single-Coated, White Polyurethane Nonwoven with an Acrylic-based Adhesive

MED 5743 is a single-coated, white polyurethane nonwoven with an acrylic-based adhesive designed for 21- day wear-time. This product is soft, conformable, and breathable.


Typical Application

Designed for up to 21 day wear-time applications such as glucose monitors, insulin pumps, activity trackers, electrocardiogram monitors, and other mobile health and wellness products. 


Features and Benefits
  • Breathable

  • Comfortable and flexible

  • Demonstrated up to 21-day wear

  • Biocompatible per ISO 10993

  • Die-cuttable and easy to handle

  • Sterilization compatibility with ethylene oxide (EO) and gamma irradiation


PRODUCT INFORMATION

 

Typical Values

Description

 

Carrier Thickness

10 mils

260 µm

White thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) nonwoven

 

Adhesive Thickness

4 mils

102 µm

Acrylic-based adhesive designed for medical applications

 

Liner Thickness

3 mils

76 µm

White super-calendered kraft

 
     

 

 

   

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES (not intended as a specification)

 

Test Method*

Typical Values✝

 

90-Degree Peel Adhesion on Polyethylene (PE)

TDS-01

2.6 lbf/in

11.5 N/25 mm

 

90-Degree Peel Adhesion on Stainless Steel (SS)

TDS-04

>8.0  lbf/in*

>35.6 N/25 mm*

 

Quick Stick

TDS-05

>8.0  lbf/in*

>35.6 N/25 mm*

 

90-Degree Liner Release

TDS-06

2.6 oz/in

72.5 g/25 mm

 

Finat Tack

TDS-07

13.6  lbf/in

60.5  N/25 mm

 

Static Shear

TDS-12

>10,000 minutes

 

MVTR

TDS-16

52  g/m2 per 24 hr

 
         

*Adhesion to stainless steel is higher than the internal strength of the carrier, thus peel adhesion is recommended on a polyethylene.

#Test method information available upon request.
✝Refer to product specifications for material acceptance limits.


 

STORAGE AND SHELF LIFE

One year when stored at 23°C (73°F), 50% relative humidity, out of direct sunlight, in original packaging.

 

IMPORTANT

Information on the above characteristics is based upon tests we believe to be reliable. The values given are typical values that vary according to application conditions. The values are intended only as a source of information and are given without guarantee and do not constitute a warranty. Purchasers should independently determine prior to use the suitability of this material for their specific purposes. All Avery Dennison materials described herein are sold subject to Avery Dennison Conditions of Sales, a copy of which is available upon request.