3M Medical Tape 9836, Polyurethane, Breathable Barrier

This Medical Tape, catalog number 9836, is a single sided liquid barrier tape used in the assembly of health care medical devices. It consists of a liquid barrier, breathable, thin, conformable polyurethane backing coated on one side with a pressure sensitive acrylic adhesive. The product is supplied on both a white paper liner and a clear poly carrier, giving manufacturers flexibility depending on whether a premium appearance or easier handling during automated processing is more important for a given application.

Its breathable, barrier construction suits devices worn against the skin for a period of time, where moisture vapour needs to escape while liquid ingress is still resisted. Because the backing is thin and conformable, it can be shaped around slightly curved surfaces during device construction. This tape is intended for use by medical device manufacturers and converters rather than as a stand alone clinical dressing, forming part of a finished wearable or diagnostic product.

Distributors supplying device makers keep this catalog number stocked for ongoing production needs.