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Guidelines for Choosing a Silicone Based on Water Vapor Transmission Rates for Barrier Applications Michelle Velderrain & Nathan Lipps This study will assist with product selection when moisture permeability is of interest for specific applications. Download the Acrobat file and … Continue reading →

Aging Study of Silicone Materials in Simulated Gastric Fluid Matthew Lindberg NuSil Technology A study was performed to evaluate the properties of silicones in what is deemed to be the harshest environment of the human body: gastric acid. In this … Continue reading →

NUSIL ANNOUNCES THERMALLY CONDUCTIVE SILICONES FOR HEALTHCARE APPLICATIONS NuSil Technology LLC, the global leader in silicone materials for the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries, introduces two thermally conductive healthcare silicone elastomers. These elastomers can be used as a cure-in-place adhesive or … Continue reading →

Silicones are known for their feel-enhancing effects and lubricity. Silicones provide effective lubrication solutions for many medical device applications by: Spontaneously spreading out in thin films Reducing the coefficient of friction, insertion force, and machine-ability Minimizing break-loose and extrusion forces … Continue reading →

Common inks tend to fail when introduced to extreme conditions or silicone substrates. NuSil Technology offers silicone inks designed to address this challenge. The R-1008-X silicone ink series is non-corrosive and features excellent adhesion to a variety of substrates, especially … Continue reading →

Fluorosilicones resist degradation when exposed to jet fuel, solvents, gasoline, or crude oil and operate in a broad range of temperatures. PDF tear sheet

CV-2391 Yields a low to medium density silicone rubber foam when rapidly catalyzed with a low viscosity from a 1:10 Mix Ratio. Applications in shock and vibration dampening situations requiring a lightweight, flexible foam. For intricate back-filling due to a … Continue reading →

SCV-2586 is a lightweight, thermally stable adhesive, provides Ultra Low Outgassing™ characteristics for Aerospace and Electronics applications. Polymer Systems Technology Ltd recently added SCV-2586 to its line of Ultra Low Outgassing™ silicone materials. SCV-2586 is a lightweight adhesive for applications … Continue reading →

Two-part, optically clear, non-phenyl containing addition cure silicone designed to stay thermo-optically stable with heat and Uvexposure. For molding or casting hard, non-yellowing lenses for LED, solar or other applications where a hard, optically-stable silicone is needed. Viscosity is designed … Continue reading →

Silicone tacky gels are ideal for processing into sheets or pads for various topical applications requiring a temporary adhesive. Some key examples include: Wound care Scar management therapies Transdermal therapeutic systems Face masks Ostomy and incontinence care products Silicone gels … Continue reading →