WACKER Presents Highly Adhesive Silicone Gel for Medical Applications
At this year’s COMPAMED medical technology trade show, WACKER is showcasing a range of silicone products for medical applications. The highlights include the highly adhesive silicone gel SILPURAN® 2124, a selection of ELASTOSIL® eco solid and liquid silicone rubber grades, and ELASTOSIL® LR 3078 liquid silicone rubber, which is self-adhesive to polycarbonate and other high-performance plastics.
With SILPURAN 2124, WACKER is expanding its line of silicone adhesives to include a silicone gel that adheres strongly to the skin yet allows gentle and pain-free removal. SILPURAN 2124 achieves an adhesive force of 6.0 newtons per 2.5 centimeters, determined in the 90° pull-off test on steel in accordance with EN 1639. This makes the adhesion so strong that the new gel can not only be used in wound care but is also suitable for other skin fixation applications.