Products in Healthcare & Pharma

ELASTOSIL® R Plus 4285/30 is designed for the production of molded articles, particularly catheter balloons, that exhibit high elongation and low tension set. This addition-curing, two-part compound is composed of HCR silicone rubber. The vulcanizates of ELASTOSIL® R Plus 4285/30 demonstrate excellent transparency and good to very good mechanical properties.

ELASTOSIL® LR 5040/50 A/B is a paste-like, easily pigmentable, two-component liquid silicone rubber with very low volatile content and excellent mechanical properties with no required postcure. Articles made from ELASTOSIL® LR 5040/50 A/B exhibit high transparency, excellent electrical properties, and mechanical properties engineered for high tear resistance according to DIN ISO 34-1 A (trousers) and ASTM D 624 B (crescent) without post-curing. The ability to meet regulatory requirements for specific food and baby care applications without the need for post-curing offers key advantages in cost savings and productivity.

Wacker Chemie (Chloromethyl)trimethylsilane (CMM3) is a clear, mobile, colorless liquid with a pungent odor. It serves as a building block for pharmaceutical ingredients and pesticides, and it finds applications in the chemical industry. The lead time for production is based on campaign production. Furthermore, it involves backward integration with silane, CMM2, and MeCl.

SILPURAN® 6400/40 A/B is a paste-like, easily pigmentable two-component compound with short curing times. Its vulcanizates are noted for their high transparency and excellent mechanical and electrical properties. SILPURAN® 6400 exhibits excellent tear resistance measured according to ASTM D 624 B and DIN ISO 34-1 method A (DIN 53507). SILPURAN® 6400/40 A/B is designed for medical applications in compliance with the Wacker Silicones Health Care Policy, including implantation for less than 30 days.

SILPURAN® 6760/50 A/B is a paste-like, easily pigmentable two-component compound with a very short curing time and good mechanical and electrical properties. Vulcanizates are noted for their self-adhesive properties to various substrates combined with a low coefficient of friction. SILPURAN® 6760/50 A/B is designed for medical applications in compliance with the WACKER SILICONES HEALTH CARE POLICY, including implantation for less than 30 days.

SILPURAN® 6000/30 A/B is a paste-like, easily pigmentable two-component compound with short curing times. Its vulcanizates are noted for their high transparency and excellent mechanical and electrical properties. SILPURAN® 6000/30 A/B is designed for medical applications in compliance with the Wacker Silicones Health Care Policy, including implantation for less than 30 days.

VINNEX® 2522 is a solid, thermoplastic homopolymer that is transparent, colorless, and odorless. It is produced through the polymerization of vinyl acetate. This product is commonly used for modifying biopolymers and biopolymer compounds, as well as for blending with natural fibers or flours like wood, starch, and cork.

Wacker Chemie Monochloroacetone Stab Drapex (MCA) is a clear, dark-colored, mobile liquid with a strong and pungent odor. It is stabilized with 0.1% Drapex 39, which is epoxidized soybean oil, ensuring storage stability for at least 12 months. MCA finds applications in the synthesis of heterocycles such as imidazoles, thiazoles, pyrroles, thiophenes, thiazines, and 1,3,4-thiadiazines.

SILPURAN® 6400/60 A/B is a paste-like, easily pigmentable two-component compound with short curing times. Its vulcanizates are noted for their high transparency and excellent mechanical and electrical properties. SILPURAN® 6400 exhibits excellent tear resistance measured according to ASTM D 624 B and DIN ISO 34-1 method A (DIN 53507). SILPURAN® 6400/60 A/B is designed for medical applications in compliance with the Wacker Silicones Health Care Policy, including implantation for less than 30 days.

ELASTOSIL® E47 Transparent is a non-slump, one-component acetoxy-cure silicone rubber that cures at room temperature under the influence of atmospheric moisture. It shows particularly excellent adhesion to cured silicone elastomers. Vulcanization can be accelerated by elevated temperatures (up to 80°C).

ELASTOSIL® LR 3003/70 US A/B is a liquid silicone rubber of the ELASTOSIL® LR 3003 series. It is a paste-like, easily pigmentable, two-component compound. It is noted for its high transparency, excellent mechanical and electrical properties, and ability to be molded into intricately shaped, precision parts. This series is used for health care applications, including short-term implants. Very brief molding cycles for intricately shaped and flash-free parts are possible.

ELASTOSIL® LR 5040/30 A/B is a paste-like, easily pigmentable, two-component liquid silicone rubber with very low volatile content and excellent mechanical properties with no required postcure. Articles made from ELASTOSIL® LR 5040/30 A/B exhibit high transparency, excellent electrical properties, and mechanical properties engineered for high tear resistance according to DIN ISO 34-1 A (trousers) and ASTM D 624 B (crescent) without post-curing. The ability to meet regulatory requirements for specific food and baby care applications without the need for post-curing offers key advantages in cost savings and productivity.

SILPURAN® AUX 8250 RO is a white, barium sulfate-containing batch that is used as a radio-opaque additive for peroxide-cured high-contrast silicone rubber. SILPURAN® AUX 8250 RO is designed for medical applications in compliance with the WACKER SILICONES HEALTH CARE POLICY, including implantation for less than 30 days.

SILFAR® S 188 is a 100% silicone antifoam agent that has been specifically formulated for use in the pharmaceutical and food processing industries. It functions by acting as an antifoam agent, effectively preventing or alleviating flatulence in the digestive system. Additionally, it forms a protective lining on various surfaces, such as the gastric mucous membrane, providing additional benefits.

IsoMaltidex™ Isomalt is a bulk sweetener with a clean, sucrose-like taste profile and a significant body and smooth mouthfeel. There are liquid isomalt/maltitol grades available that include maltitol syrup for sufficient sweetness. In some cases, when using pure crystalline isomalt and isomalt liquid, the addition of high-intensity sweeteners may be desired. This product serves as a nutritive sweetener and sugar substitute and is associated with labeling claims such as non-GMO, halal, and kosher.

Zerose™ Erythritol Fine Powder is recommended for sugar-free bakery items like cookies, muffins, cream frostings and icings, frozen bakery dough, nutritional and protein bars. It provides taste improvement and stabilization of intense sweeteners in soft drinks and helps to mask the bitter taste in beverages, providing greater shelf life stability.

Zerose™ Erythritol Standard Granular has been developed for use in sugar-free, calorie-reduced, and sugar-reduced crystallized confectionery, fruit preparations, jams, baked goods, condiments, sauces, toppings, syrups, chocolate coatings, frozen dairy and non-dairy desserts, and beverages. The sensorial properties of Zerose™ erythritol, such as flavor, mouthfeel, and sweetness, make it a good complement to high-potency sweeteners in soft drinks and help to mask the bitter taste in beverages, providing greater shelf stability.

Cargill Pharm 12011 NGM is a pregelatinized corn starch in the form of a white, free-flowing powder derived from non-GM (NGM) maize. This product is used in solid dosage formulations as a diluent/binder in direct compression and wet and dry granulation, as well as a diluent in capsule and powder formulations.

Zerose™ Direct Compressible is a co-processed mixture of a high purity, white crystalline powder of erythritol and maltodextrin. It is a compressible form of Zerose™ erythritol powder used in food and oral care applications, including tablets, breath mints, and compressible chewing gum.

Cargill Pharm 12011 is a pregelatinized corn starch in the form of a white, free-flowing powder. This product is a binder compatible with most excipients and drugs. It is used in solid dosage formulations as a diluent/binder in direct compression and wet and dry granulation, as well as a diluent in capsule and powder formulations.

Maltidex™ Maltitol Crystalline offers a sweetness similar to sucrose, with a natural sweet taste that enhances fruity flavors and reduces the need for high-intensity sweeteners. This product serves as a nutritive sweetener and sugar substitute and is associated with labeling claims such as non-GMO, non-carcinogenic, halal, and kosher. It is compliant with certifications like Kosher, Non-GMO Project, FSSC 22000, and halal.

Zerose™ Erythritol is a non-nutritive sweetener, sugar substitute, and sweetening agent. It provides the same sweet taste and mouthfeel as sucrose (table sugar), but with zero calories. This makes it an excellent choice for achieving reduced-calorie claims that traditional sugar alternatives cannot match. Notably, Zerose™ Erythritol is not only calorie-free but also highly digestive-tolerant, does not lead to increases in blood glucose or insulin levels, and is non-cariogenic.

Zerose™ Erythritol B Standard Granular is recommended for use in sugar-free, calorie-reduced, sugar-reduced crystallized confectionery, fruit preparations, jams, baked goods, condiments, sauces, toppings, syrups, chocolate coatings, frozen dairy and non-dairy desserts, and beverages. It provides taste improvement and qualitative synergy to high-potency sweeteners in soft drinks and helps to mask the bitter taste in beverages, providing greater shelf stability.

Cargill Phytosterols Pastilles is a food ingredient in the form of white pastilles with low fat solubility and hydrophobic properties. It can be used in low-fat foods, dietary supplements, and tableting. Plant sterols are stable across a wide range of temperatures and pH levels. Products containing plant sterols have been shown to help lower cholesterol in over 40 clinical trials.

Zerose™ Erythritol Standard Granular Pharma Excipient is a high-purity, white crystalline powder of erythritol produced by fermentation of carbohydrates. It is recommended for use in nutraceutical and medicinal candies, lozenges, coatings, confectionery items, medicinal capsules, powders, liquids, toothpaste, topical applications, and ointments. It can be used in various tablet forms and helps improve the sensorial acceptance of oral products by masking the off taste of certain actives.

CAVACURMIN® Curcumin Complex is a specialized curcumin powder known for its high bioavailability and enhanced dispersibility in water. Unlike regular curcumin, which is insoluble in water and has low bioavailability, CAVACURMIN® offers a solution to increase the bioavailability of hydrophobic health-promoting ingredients, such as curcumin. This is achieved through complexation with cyclodextrins. CAVACURMIN® is specifically an inclusion complex consisting of natural curcumin and CAVAMAX® W8 gamma-cyclodextrin.

CAVAQ10® CoQ10 Complex is a highly bioavailable coenzyme Q10 powder with improved dispersibility in water. This product itself is not soluble in water and has low bioavailability. WACKER offers an excellent solution for increasing the bioavailability of hydrophobic health-promoting ingredients through complexation with cyclodextrins. CAVAQ10® CoQ10 Complex is an inclusion complex of natural ubiquinone with CAVAMAX® W8 gamma-cyclodextrin. As a powerful antioxidant, it brings a wide range of health benefits for various functional food and dietary supplement applications.

LACTEL® B6001-1 is a standard bioresorbable polymer commonly used in various application areas. In veterinary medicine, it is employed in long-acting injectable formulations. Additionally, it is utilized in human generic drug formulations, catering to price-sensitive planning and quick shipment requirements in fast-paced markets.It serves as a controlled release agent.

Evonik Polymer VS 200 consists of vinyl-terminated polydimethylsiloxanes available in different viscosity levels and molecular weights, with an impressively low content of volatile constituents. These polymers serve as fundamental components in silicone formulations that cure through a platinum-catalyzed addition reaction with silicone crosslinkers containing SiH groups. The minimal presence of volatile constituents and the crosslinking mechanism ensure that curing shrinkage remains low, and no volatile or corrosive substances are generated during the curing process.

Evonik Polymer VS 1000 consists of vinyl-terminated polydimethylsiloxanes available in different viscosity levels and molecular weights, with an impressively low content of volatile constituents. These polymers serve as fundamental components in silicone formulations that cure through a platinum-catalyzed addition reaction with silicone crosslinkers containing SiH groups. The minimal presence of volatile constituents and the crosslinking mechanism ensure that curing shrinkage remains low, and no volatile or corrosive substances are generated during the curing process.

LACTEL® B6014-1 is a standard bioresorbable polymer commonly used in various application areas. In veterinary medicine, it is employed in long-acting injectable formulations. Additionally, it is utilized in human generic drug formulations, catering to price-sensitive planning and quick shipment requirements in fast-paced markets.It serves as a controlled release agent.

LACTEL® B6001-2 is a standard bioresorbable polymer commonly used in various application areas. In veterinary medicine, it is employed in long-acting injectable formulations. Additionally, it is utilized in human generic drug formulations, catering to price-sensitive planning and quick shipment requirements in fast-paced markets.It serves as a controlled release agent.

Evonik n-Butyl Chloride is a versatile alkyl chloride essential for various end-products and applications. It is a major component in organo-lithium products (n-BuLi), plastics and rubber additives, different catalysts such as alkyl magnesium products (Grignard), and polymerization catalysts (Ziegler-Natta) for polyolefins, as well as in agrochemicals and pharmaceuticals. Its broad applicability makes it a valuable compound.

LACTEL® B6017-1 is a standard bioresorbable polymer commonly used in various application areas. In veterinary medicine, it is employed in long-acting injectable formulations. Additionally, it is utilized in human generic drug formulations, catering to price-sensitive planning and quick shipment requirements in fast-paced markets.It serves as a controlled release agent.

RESOMER® RG 755 S is a polymer offering various high and low molecular weights with different polymer compositions. This polymer can be carefully chosen to adjust degradation times. The RESOMER® polymers undergo solvent purification to achieve reduced residual monomer levels, ensuring high quality.It serves as a controlled release agent.

AEROSIL® 200 is a hydrophilic fumed silica with a specific surface area of 200 m²/g.