Silicone Gel Adhesives on Skin: Benefits and Applications
One of the most intriguing trends in science is how materials are so widely used. For over 30 years, silicone gel adhesives have been used in some of the most advanced wound therapies. For example, Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) uses silicone gel adhesives to treat acute wounds, burns and diabetic ulcers. Silicone gel adhesives are also used to treat simple cuts and burns. There are many over-the-counter scar treatments now marketed as silicone gel adhesive sheets and rolls.
While discovering the benefits of a material is intriguing, learning the ideal formula for a specific application provides manufacturers insight. Polymer Science has worked for decades researching, designing and customizing solutions for silicone gel adhesives. Our team continues to facilitate companies in need of adhesives for medical devices, bandages and other skin contact adhesives.
The Benefits of Silicone Gel Adhesives
For manufacturers evaluating silicone gel adhesives, useful considerations include:
- Conformability: how the adhesive construction follows the contours of the body.
- Adhesion, removal and repositioning: which formulation fits the intended application and handling requirements.
- Construction options: the carrier, adhesive layer and perforation required for the product.
P-DERM® silicone gel adhesives are available in different adhesion levels and laminate constructions. Review the relevant product data and discuss your design with Polymer Science when selecting a material.
What Are Some of the Applications of Silicone Gel Adhesives?
Applications are as simple as medical tapes to secure bandages, devices, dressings and tubing to skin. Polymer Science silicone gel adhesives feature excellent adhesion to securely anchor tape. Gel adhesives are very effective for IV securement and catheter management. Evaluate the selected construction’s adhesion and removal characteristics against the application’s requirements.
As wearable medical devices become more common to treat and monitor personalized medicine, silicone gel adhesives are used in active and passive wearable devices. For delicate skin, silicone gel adhesives are effectively gentle on the skin for ostomy flanges, incontinence gaskets and fixation of dressings.
Silicone gel adhesive constructions are used in advanced wound dressings and negative pressure wound therapy assemblies. Evaluate the selected material and complete dressing against the application’s requirements.
How Polymer Science Works with Manufacturers to Implement Silicone Gel Adhesives
Many manufacturers seeking medical grade adhesives contact Polymer Science through our data sheets. Within our main catalog, we provide data on single coated silicone gel adhesives, as well as bilaminates and trilaminates. We understand many manufacturers require specific solutions and need a partner who can facilitate their needs. We work with manufacturers throughout our process to identify the best applications, carriers, adhesives, perforations and other options to suit your needs. Explore P-DERM® silicone gel adhesives, review the technical data sheets, or contact Polymer Science to discuss your application.