Dow Corning reveals its strongest adhesive at Compamed 2016

Supplier of silicones and silicone solutions Dow Corning has presented its latest advances in high-end silicone technology at Compamed 2016.

The products presented at Compamed 2016 are used for the safe, durable skin adhesion of wearable medical devices, wound care dressings, medical tape and more.

Dow Corning highlighted its Soft Skin Adhesive, designed for gentle adhesion of wound dressings. The product provides low peel release force that doesn’t cause damage or pain to fragile skin. It’s also optically clear and is gentle to skin.

Dow Corning has also presented a talk on silicone adhesives, explaining how the right adhesive can avoid skin sensitisation and promote patient compliance. The discussion was hosted by the company’s healthcare technical service and development expert, Audrey Wipret.