Implant Line

MED-4755

HIGH CONSISTENCY SILICONE ELASTOMER

Description

  • Two-part, high consistency silicone elastomer
  • Cures with heat via addition-cure chemistry
  • Has a non-tacky surface and no volatile by-products or peroxide residues
  • Strained through a 400-mesh screen (minimum)
  • 1:1 Mix Ratio (Part A: Part B)

Applications

  • For a wide variety of fabrication techniques for the healthcare industry including: molding, calendering and extruding
  • For applications requiring high physical properties and fatigue and abrasion properties
NuSil Technology’s MED-4755 may be considered for use in human implantation for a period of greater than 29 days.

Product Details

Property Average Result
Durometer 55 Type A
Tensile 1,640 psi (11.31 MPa)
Elongation 875 %
Tear 310 ppi (54.67 kN/m)
Appearance Translucent
Cure 10 minutes / 138 °C
Cure System Platinum
Mix Ratio 1:1
Plasticity
Post Cure 4 hours / 177 °C
Special Feature
Specific Gravity 1.14
Stress at Strain 490 psi / 200 % (3.38 MPa / 200 %)
Work Time 2.5 hours
Comment Ultra-high Tear

What is Medical Grade?

Discover how Medical-grade silicones are specifically designed, manufactured and purified to meet the strictest needs of the healthcare industry.

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The test data shown for this material is the average value for typical properties. All of these properties may not be tested on a lot to lot basis and cannot be used to draft specifications. Please contact NuSil for assistance and recommendations in establishing limits for product specifications.