- Polymer Name:Silicone Elastomer
- Processing Methods:Compression Molding, Injection Molding
- End Uses:Medical Devices, Body Implants
- Features:Exceptional UV Resistance, Cost Effective, Ozone Resistant, Water Resistant, Heat Resistance, High Temperature Resistance, Soft
Da/Pro Rubber Medical Grade Silicone is a level of testing done on silicone materials. Some tests performed to classify medical grade silicone are USP class VI biological testing, histopathology, intramuscular implantation, and tissue cell-culture testing. Other testing could include skin sensitization, pyrogenicity, and hemolysis, although not all tests may be conducted to qualify the material as medical grade silicone. Dow Corning uses the term medical grade which has become widely accepted industry practice. Other testing of medical grade silicone is performed to determine compatibility with human implantation.