From the doctor’s office to the medicine
cabinet, silicones contribute to our health and well-being.
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the many uses for fascinating silicone
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Did you know ... silicones are among the most extensively
tested biomaterials and have a long history of safe use in healthcare
applications!
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Why silicones excel in healthcare
applications
Silicones are versatile and biocompatible (non-sensitizing and
non-irritating).
Silicone excipients
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Increase formulation compatibility and optimize the effectiveness of active
ingredients
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Improve formulation aesthetics by providing a non-greasy, silky feel
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Improve spreading, making topical products easier to use
Silicone adhesives
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Maintain their long-term adhesion, even under high-humidity
conditions
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Promote easy and comfortable removal of bandages, ostomy bags, and
transdermal patches
Silicone elastomers
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Are easy to clean and sterilize – are heat-stable and autoclavable
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Do not support organism growth
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Are inherently flexible – do not require phthalates or other processing
additives that could be released into the patient’s body
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Silicones are safe, effective, and proven. They enable the speedy
development of innovative new healthcare technologies while reducing risks to
patients.
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advantages of silicones.
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Versatile healthcare material
options
Silicones for healthcare come in many forms:
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Fluids, emulsions, dispersions, and gels
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Elastomers and rubbers for tubing and molded assemblies
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Sealants and encapsulants for medical devices
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Gentle-to-the-skin adhesives
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Waxes and gels
Learn more about the different forms of silicone.
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Did you know ... a silicone antifoam called “simethicone” is a
key ingredient in anti-gas and anti-acid tablets.  Simethicone helps you feel better by suppressing the foam in your
stomach!
Open the silicone
toolbox to learn
more about the many things silicones can be and do.
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Did you know ... most hypodermic needles, syringes, and other
blood collection equipment used today are coated with silicone. The silicone
does not affect the
blood, but it does lubricate the
device, making needle insertion
easier and less painful! |
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