Pure Medical-Grade Silicone Universally recognized and accepted by the medical community, silicone is consider to be the traditional top-of-the-line material for contact with the body. It is non-allergenic for most people. Silicone gels can be formulated for hardness ranging from very soft to very firm. They generally provide good shock resistance and shear force absorption. S-GELs are ideally suited for use in a wide range of medical products, including
They are often used as well in cosmetic and other personal care products.
Pure Medical-Grade Silicone Universally recognized and accepted by the medical community, silicone is consider to be the traditional top-of-the-line material for contact with the body. It is non-allergenic for most people. Silicone gels can be formulated for hardness ranging from very soft to very firm. They generally provide good shock resistance and shear force absorption. S-GELs are ideally suited for use in a wide range of medical products, including
They are often used as well in cosmetic and other personal care products.
Pure, Medical-Grade Mineral-Oil Thermoplastic Elastomers These mineral oil-based visco-elastic compounds are 100% medical grade, non-allergenic and dermatologist-tested. Available in soft to medium densities, they provide the flexibility for conforming easily to bony areas of the body, such as elbows, heels, fingers and toes. The distinguishing characteristic of M-GELS is that they exude mineral oil consistently throughout their product lifetimes. They can also be formulated to “carry” and time-release other oils, vitamins and other additives. These oils and additives soften, condition and comfort skin on contact, making M-GELS very effective for moisturizing skin-care applications. M-GELS are a cost-effective alternative to most silicone gel applications, including
Versatile Standard Thermoplastic ElastomersT-GELS are oil-based TPE gels available in soft to firm durometers. Unlike mineral-oil based gels, T-GELS exude virtually much less oil on contact with the skin. They are formulated to absorb high shock and shear forces for high-impact applications. For practical purposes, T-GELS can be viewed as a hybrid between silicone and mineral-oil gels. They offer unique opportunities for matching the functionality of silicone at greatly reduced cost. T-GELS are ideal for use in cushioning and shock-absorption products such as
| Property |
Sgel-Babies’ skin to hard rubber ball |
Mgel-Gummy bear to soft pen grip |
Tge-Pencil eraser head to a rigid plasic case |
| Hardness Range | Babies’ skin to hard rubber ball | Gummy bear to soft pen grip |
Pencil eraser head to a rigid plasic case |
| Exudes Oils | Minimal |
Yes | No |
| Cushions & Protects | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medical Grades Available | Yes | Yes | No |
| Industrial Grades Available | Yes | No |
Yes |
| Adheres to Fabrics & Substrates | Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Durable | Yes |
No |
Yes |
| Washable & Reusable | Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Non-Allergenic | Yes |
Yes |
Optional |
| Relative Material Cost | High |
Moderate |
Economical |
| Tensile Strength | Excellent |
Good |
Excellent |
| Ultimate Elongation | Good |
Excellent | Excellent |
| Tear Strength | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Compression Set | Better in Low Durometers | Better in Higher Durometers | Better in Higher Durometers |
| Flash Point | Up to 750° | Up to 500° | Up to 500° |