Because they have no known physiological effects, silicones are playing an ever more important role in health care. Sensitive silicone-based recipes and optimized formulations are tailored closely to the needs of the health care industry, and meet market requirements for the production of end products. WACKER silicone elastomers offer a comprehensive range of properties to meet a wide variety of demands. from very soft gels for external mammary prostheses or wound care, through soft rubber grades for catheters or masks, to hard elastomers for robust tubing.