Silicone Foams suit healthcare applications.
Press Release Summary:
Certified as biocompatible, SILBIONE® RT Foams are liquid materials enabling production of silicone foams with low density from 0.18-0.25 and open cells. Products meet ISO 10 993-1 and USP Class VI standards for cytotoxicity, skin irritation, skin sensitization. Available in wide range of hardnesses, foams prevent bed sores and decubitus. They also offer breathability, thermal control, and resistance to washing and sterilization.
Original Press Release:
COMPAMED 2011: Bluestar Silicones Launches New Innovative Silicone Foams for Healthcare Applications
LYON, France, -- Bluestar Silicones, one of the world's leading fully integrated global silicones manufacturers, will launch a new technology, SILBIONE(R) RT Foams at the COMPAMED Show - the international trade fair for high-tech solutions for medical technology, held in Dusseldorf, Germany, from November 16 to 18.
NEW TECHNOLOGY FOR HEALTHCARE OEMs
SILBIONE(R) RT Foams are liquid materials enabling the production of silicones foams, with low density (from 0.18 to 0.25) and open cells. They also answer to Healthcare and medical highest standards: ISO 10 993-1 and USP Class VI tests - cytotoxicity, skin irritation, skin sensitisation..., and are certified as biocompatible.
SILBIONE(R) RT Foams are delivered in a two components package of low viscosity fluids.
Once part A and part B are mixed, two reactions start simultaneously:
- Silicone elastomers cross link, from a polyaddition reaction (no by-products)
- Hydrogen gas is released to promote cells formation
"Thanks to a very accurate study of the basic mechanisms, we have designed a new SILBIONE(R) RT Foam range which combines low density together with excellent mechanical properties," said Delphine Blanc, PhD, senior scientist at Bluestar Silicones.
With all these properties, the SILBIONE(R) RT Foams fit perfectly with the healthcare market, in terms of technical needs, regulatory requirements and formulation's flexibility.
TAILOR-MADE SILICONE FOAMS
Bluestar Silicone is keen to customize the SILBIONE(R) Silicone Foams to fit with OEMs specific requirements.
Bluestar Silicones' scientists developed this patent pending technology and are able to manage the competition between curing and foaming kinetics, a key parameter to control density and open vs closed cells. Based on this technology, these parameters can be tuned to your needs and technical requirements.
This accumulated body of knowledge and chemistry management enables the company to provide tailor-made silicone foams with extreme performances.
SILICONE FOAMS' BENEFITS
The SILBIONE(R) RT Foams are versatile materials and are specifically designed to bring Healthcare OEM and patients lots of benefits:
Features of the products Benefits for OEMs Benefits for patients
Biocompatibility Peace of mind No toxicity
Fluid management (body
Open cells fluid, moisture Breathability
vapour)
Low density Cost per unit volume Light weight
Prevent bed sores and
Wide range of hardness Pressure management decubitus
Resistance to washing
Weathering resistance Long shelf-life and sterilization
Comfort, thermal
Thermal insulation New design control
Flexibility Ease of design Safety & Comfort
ABOUT BLUESTAR SILICONES' HEALTHCARE PRODUCT RANGE
As one of the most tested biomaterials, silicones are increasingly used in healthcare and medical applications for their biocompatibility and high performance physical properties.
Bluestar Silicones' portfolio includes silicones for dental and audiology applications, orthotics, prosthetics and comfort care, medical devices and skin/wound management.
In terms of technologies, Bluestar Silicones offers a complete range or products, from Liquid Silicone Rubber (LSR), Heat Cured Rubber (HCR), RTV, Specialty Fluids, Gels, to emulsions, dispersions, and adhesives.
ABOUT BLUESTAR SILICONES
Bluestar Silicones is one of the world's leading fully integrated silicone manufacturers with applications and research laboratories, production sites and sales offices located around the globe. We focus on developing state-of-the-art application expertise to help our customers challenge their boundaries.
Combining the expertise of its designers, engineers, production experts, and chemists, Bluestar Silicones continuously innovates and improve products to better match customer needs and meet the growing demands of the medical market.
To achieve these continuous innovations, Bluestar Silicones is working closely with customers by assessing the specific end-use requirements and developing customized products for commercial use.
For more information, please visit www.bluestarsilicones.com
