P-DERM® Silicone Gel Adhesives

Since silicone gel adhesives provide solutions to a broad range of applications, Polymer Science designs several different versions. We offer variations with lower trauma and lower adhesion for use in scar therapy, short-term applications and some wound care options. Higher adhesion silicone gel adhesives are suitable for long-term wear applications. 

Our technical data sheets include our common silicone bilaminate gels, silicone perforated bilaminate gels, silicone trilaminate gels, and silicone perforated trilaminate gels. Polymer Science silicone gel adhesives are made in the USA. The team at Polymer Science can help match our products to suit the application. We offer bi-lam and tri-lam products with various adhesives, perforation sizes, adhesive coat weights, and carrier types. For instance, High Adhesion Silicone Gel Adhesive / Acrylic Trilaminate (PS-2041) is one of our most popular products. This tri-lam is also available as a perforated version (PS-2066) and available with a higher adhesion. We offer complementary bi-lams with the same options in adhesions and perforation.

Advanced Wound Dressings

Silicone gel adhesives are self-adhering and impermeable to outside contaminants. Our silicone gel products are used with advanced wound dressings for treatment of chronic wounds or deeper wounds that require longer wear time and remain painless upon removal from the skin. Polymer Science offers perforated or non-perforated silicone gel adhesive laminates that could be used as direct wound contact layers or as repositionable border dressings. Silicone gel adhesives help to improve scars and relieve itching and discomfort.

Negative Pressure Wound Therapy

Polymer Science P-DERM® Silicone gel adhesives are used in negative pressure wound therapy. This therapeutic technique uses a vacuum pump, tubing and dressing to remove exudate and promote the growth of new tissue. NPWT treats acute wounds, burns and diabetic ulcers.

Due to channeling issues with a standalone silicone, silicone gel adhesive requires a secondary adhesive, typically an acrylic. Polymer Science offers a hybrid silicone and acrylic dressing that provides the lower trauma desired on an acute or chronic wound. We work with our clients to identify the best solution for your application.

IV Securement

P-DERM® Silicone gel adhesives from Polymer Science are used in many IV securement devices. Our silicone gel adhesives secure edges and conform to skin. To improve patient outcomes, IV securement devices must hold the IV catheter in place. Silicone gel adhesives prevent needle movement while remaining gentle on the skin. Atraumatic removal and moisture management aide in patient comfort and support treatment goals.

Medical Tapes

Medical tape supports the placement of medical devices, tubing and bandages onto the skin. Polymer Science silicone gel adhesives feature excellent adhesion to anchor tape securely in place.

Bandages and Dressings

Bandages, compresses and dressings encompass products used to cover and protect wounds. Bandages and dressings may absorb, exudate, repel bacteria and help prevent infections. Silicone gel adhesives aid many medical bandages and dressing designs that require adhesion and atraumatic removal. Polymer Science P-DERM® silicone gel adhesives are offered in bilaminates and trilaminates, various adhesives and multiple carriers to suit the needs of manufacturers.

Ostomy Flanges & Flange Extenders

Ostomy care requires adhesive solutions that are conformable, reliable and gentle on the skin. Silicone gel adhesives are helpful in ostomy flanges and flange extenders for colostomy, ileostomy and urostomy conditions.

Incontinence Gaskets & Seals

Caring for incontinence requires comfort and dependable medical gaskets and seals. Polymer Science offers a number of products within the P-DERM® category to conform, adhere and protect the skin.

Active & Passive Wearable Devices

Wearable medical devices are widely used to treat, monitor and personalize treatments. Mobility of both active and passive wearable devices often requires easy to secure and remove adhesives. P-DERM® products from Polymer Science suit many applications.