There are many special grades and forms of silicone rubber, including: steam resistant, metal detectable, high tear strength, extreme high temperature, extreme low temperature, electrically conductive, chemical/oil/acid/gas resistant, low smoke emitting, and flame-retardant.
Just so, what is in medical grade silicone?
‘Medical–Grade‘ means the silicone has been tested and approved by the FDA for biocompatability – so it’s designed to be worn safely inside the body for long periods of time. Medical grade silicone is hypoallergenic, latex-free and containing no toxins, and is also nonporous and so resists bacterial growth.
LSR is designed for injection molding and is almost always medical grade.
Keeping this in consideration, what is medical grade silicone rubber?
High purity, biocompatible compounds. Due to its inherent purity, inertness and biocompatibility, silicone is an extremely versatile material that lends itself to a broad range of application conditions and is a preferred choice of elastomer in the biomedical, pharmaceutical and healthcare industries.
How can you tell if silicone is real?
Is rubber better than silicone?
Silicone
| Natural Rubber | Silicone |
|---|---|
| Approx. tensile strength 25 MPa | Approx. tensile strength 5 MPa |
| Excellent abrasion resistance | Poor abrasion resistance |
