Description

3M Scotchcast Plus Pink Casting Tape – 50 mm × 3.6 m (Ref 82002X)

A lightweight, durable, and conformable synthetic plaster tape in pink. Scotchcast Plus is activated by water and sets into a strong, radiolucent cast—ideal for splints and immobilisation of extremities in orthopaedic use.

Key Benefits

• Water-activated resin allows controlled working time; lightweight and easy to wrap
• Hardens in minutes and supports early weight-bearing—faster setting with less breakdown risk
• Radiolucent material permits x-ray imaging without cast removal
• Available in pink colour for coding, fashion or clinical preferences (Ref 82002X)

Materials & Features

• Fibreglass tape impregnated with polyurethane resin activated by water
• 50 mm width × 3.6 m length per roll
• Colour-coded version: pink (82002X); white is standard size 5 cm × 3.6 m (82002)
• Sold individually; standard carton contains 10 rolls

How to Use

1. Prepare undercast padding as per protocol.
2. Submerge roll briefly in tepid water to activate resin.
3. Wrap around limb in overlapping layers, moulding as needed.
4. Allow set (typically within 3–4 minutes) then support until hardened.

Who It’s For

• Orthopaedic clinics and hospitals needing synthetic casting tapes
• Clinicians, physiotherapists or care providers applying immobilisation
• Facilities preferring coloured or coded casts for patient identification or aesthetics

Caution & Storage

• Not for use on open or infected wounds; follow orthopaedic casting procedure
• Use only as directed; avoid direct water contact once set
• Store sealed, dry, and between 5 °C–25 °C; keep away from heat and humidity
• Dispose of unused resin tape per clinical waste protocols