Typical Physical Properties

• Product: 18411-ArgoMedPLUS_with_Controlled_Release

  Film Type Description

  • Thermoplastic polyurethane
  • Aromatic polyether
  • Uses: frame-delivery bandages & incise drapes
  • Extrusion method: cast-on-paper
  • Gauge: 1.0 mils (25 microns)
  • Width: up to 60 inches (1.52 meters)
  • Length: up to 550 non-spliced linear yards (503 meters)
  • Carrier: 80# SCK paper, polykote 1-side silicone coated 1-side
  • Soft, waterproof, breathable, conformable for patient comfort
  • USP Class IV and VI certified components
  • Withstands EtO and gamma sterilization
  • No processing aids or modifiers used, resulting in consistent MVT and surface tension for adhesive wet-out

  Physical Property	Test Method	Units	Test Value
  Hardness	D-2240	Shore	85 A
  MVTR	E-96B	g/m2-day	1000
  TPU adhesion to paper carrier4	PSTC-15	gli	190
  Tensile strength	D-412	psi MPa	4200-5200 28.96-35.85
  Elongation	D-412	%	400-500
  Modulus (100%)	D-412	psi MPa	900-1100 6.16-7.58
  Barrier properties (viral penetration)	F-1671		Pass
  Surface tension	D-2578	dyne/cm	36

• Product: 18411-ArgoMedPLUS_on_Gen-C_Carrier

  Film Type Description

  • Thermoplastic polyurethane
  • Aromatic polyether
  • Uses: Frame-delivery bandages and incise drapes
  • Extrusion method: Cast-on-paper
  • Gen-C carrier: 100 gsm paper, polykote 1-side, silicone coated 1-side, improved EO sterilization
  • Gauge: 1.0 mils (25 microns)
  • Width: 60 inches (1.52 meters)
  • Length: Up to 550 non-spliced linear yards (503 meters)
  • Soft, waterproof, breathable, conformable for patient comfort
  • USP class IV and class VI candidate components
  • Withstands EtO and gamma sterilization
  • No processing aids or modifiers used, resulting in consistent moisture vapor transmission and surface tension for adhesive wet-out.

  Physical Property	Test Method	Units	Test Value
  Durometer	ASTM D-2240	Shore	85 A
  MVTR	E-96B	g/m2-day	1000
  18411 - ArgoMedPLUS Gen C: TPU adhesion to paper carrier	PSTC-15	gli / customer specific	200 - 300
  18411- ArgoMedPLUS Gen C: Tensile strength	ASTM D-412	psi MPa	4200 - 5200 28.96 - 35.85
  18411- ArgoMedPLUS Gen C: Elongation	ASTM D-412	%	400 - 500
  18411- ArgoMedPLUS Gen C: Modulus	ASTM D-412	psi MPa	900 - 1100 6.16 - 7.58
  18411- ArgoMedPLUS Gen C: Barrier properties	ASTM F-1671		Pass
  18411- ArgoMedPLUS Gen C: Surface tension	ASTM D-2578	dyne/cm	>36