3M Scotchcast™ Plus Casting Tape - 4" x 12'

Scotchcast™ Plus Casting Tape - 4" x 12'

Scotchcast Plus casting tape is a fiberglass cast tape used to create rigid casts after activation with moisture or water. It fits orthopedic and clinical settings that need a cast material that becomes lightweight, strong, radiolucent, and porous when finished. This roll comes in a 4 inch x 12 foot size and has a black color.

Good Fit For

• Orthopedic casting workflows
• Clinical settings applying rigid casts
• Situations where a radiolucent cast material is preferred

Key Features

• Moisture-activated casting tape that hardens after exposure to water
• Fiberglass fabric with polyurethane resin for cast application
• Finished casts are lightweight, which may support patient comfort
• Strong finished cast construction for secure immobilization needs
• Radiolucent and porous finished casts for practical clinical use
• Lubricating agent in the resin gives a slippery feel when wet for handling during application

Applications and Usage

• Applying a rigid cast after water activation
• Creating lightweight fiberglass casts in orthopedic care
• Using a porous cast material in clinical casting procedures

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: EA.
• Water or moisture starts the hardening reaction, so plan application steps before wetting the tape.
• Store at USP Controlled Room Temperature.

FAQ

• How does Scotchcast Plus casting tape harden? Exposure to moisture or water starts a chemical reaction that causes the tape to become rigid.
• What is the casting tape made from? The tape uses fiberglass fabric impregnated with polyurethane resin.
• What are the characteristics of the finished cast? Finished casts made with Scotchcast Plus casting tape are lightweight, strong, radiolucent, and porous.
• What size is this roll? This roll measures 4 inch x 12 foot.
• Does the tape feel different when wet during application? Yes. The resin includes a lubricating agent that gives the tape a slippery feel when exposed to water.

From Scotchcast Plus by 3M.