Da/Pro Rubber Medical Grade Silicone
- Chemical Family
- Silicones
Da/Pro Rubber Medical Grade Silicone is a level of testing done on silicone materials. Some tests performed to classify medical grade silicone are USP class VI biological testing, histopathology, intramuscular implantation, and tissue cell-culture testing. Other testing could include skin sensitization, pyrogenicity, and hemolysis, although not all tests may be conducted to qualify the material as medical grade silicone. Dow Corning uses the term medical grade which has become widely accepted industry practice. Other testing of medical grade silicone is performed to determine compatibility with human implantation.
Product families
Applications
- Implants & Prosthetics
- Medical Devices & Assemblies
- Other Medical Applications
Product Families
- Silicone Elastomers
Other characteristics
- End Uses
- Body Implants, Medical Devices
- Features
Cost Effective, Exceptional UV Resistance, Heat Resistance, High Temperature Resistance, Ozone Resistant, Soft, Water Resistant
- Polymer Name
- Silicone Elastomer
- Processing Methods
- Compression Molding, Injection Molding
- Markets
- Healthcare & Pharma
- Used In
Medical grade silicone is often used in injection molding medical components. Medical grade silicone has properties that demonstrate superior compatibility with human and animal tissue and body fluids. It is an inert material and can be used with implantable devices. It also can withstand extreme temperatures, allowing it to be used in sterilization environments. Medical grade silicone is soft and pliable, making it ideal for contact with human skin. Injection molding of medical grade silicone is cost efficient for high volume or single-use applications. Medical grade silicone can be used in gum form and compression molded for low volume requirements.
- Resistant To
- Ozone
- UV
- Water
- Heat
- Technology
- Elastomers
- Labeling Claims
- Biocompatible
- Material Features
- Cost Effective
- Exceptional UV Resistance
- Heat Resistance
- High Temperature Resistance
- Ozone Resistant
- Soft
- Water Resistant
- Certifications and Compliance
- USP Class VI
- Plastics and Elastomers End Uses
- Body Implants
- Medical Devices
- Plastics and Elastomers Processing Methods
- Compression Molding
- Injection Molding
Technical data
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2 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Fire Point | 450 | °F |
| Freeze Point | -80 | °F |
