Medical Silicone Adhesives
WACKER silicones satisfy the most stringent medical standards and offer unique processing advantages. Supplied in variable adhesive strengths and possessing properties that promote the healing process, SILPURAN® ® adhesives are more than just the perfect treatment for wounds and scars – they are also suitable for any applications requiring a secure bond, patient comfort and easy removal.
Application
The coating process involves applying the silicone adhesive to the carrier using a doctor blade, slot die or similar tool.
Curing
The adhesive cures at room temperature, but the process can be accelerated by increasing the temperature up to 120°C.
Cover
After the silicone adhesive coating has been covered, packaging of the material composite can proceed.
Advantages
- Biocompatibility (e.g. USP Class VIand ISO 10993)
- Silicones do not support microbial growth (due to their hydrophobicity)
- Biodurability: low surface tension, thermal stability and chemical stability
- Good resistance to a large number of solvents and chemicals
- Sterilizable for single and repeated use (ethylene oxide)
- Good weathering, UV and aging resistance
- High transparency
- Repositionable
Applications
- Wound dressings
- Fixing of wearables
- Traditional wound care
- Medical pressure-sensitive adhesive tapes / kinesiology tapes
- Stoma care
- Transdermal patches
