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Soft Skin Adhesive

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COMMERCIALLY PROVEN MATERIAL

FOR A STICK THAT DOESN'T HURT, TRY ME ON.

When you need skin adhesion that's gentle, but tenacious, I'm your material. I can even be repositioned, washed, and used again. I'm the kinder, more civilized skin adhesive, and I won't leave any adhesive behind when I'm removed.
bullet 01 USAGE
Soft Skin Adhesive is currently in commercial use for professional wound dressings, scar management and cushioning applications. Design concepts could include any application where temporary adhesion is needed.
bullet 02 AESTHETIC PROPERTIES
A clear silicone elastomer, Soft Skin Adhesive is highly flexible and compressible. It can have medium to high tack.
bullet 03 MATERIAL PERFORMANCE
Soft Skin Adhesive maintains gentle skin adhesion and easy repositioning without leaving residue on skin.
bullet 04 PROCESSING
Soft Skin Adhesive is a 2 component system using one-shot blending systems or continous static mixing. Thoroughly mix the desired amount of part A and part B in a 1:1 ratio by weight; heat to cure. Direct coating or transfer laminating is possible using rigid liners. Can accommodate an inexpensive polyethylene protected liner.
bullet 05 SUSTAINABILITY
Soft Skin Adhesive is washable, reusable, and contains no added solvents.
bullet 06 COST
Soft Skin Adhesive is a specialty material available in healthcare grade: produced under principles of GMP, Drug Master File (DMF) available.

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