Specifically for the manufacture of silicone rubber products for medical applications, Chem-Trend has developed a new, biocompatible release agent.
Mono-Coat 1989W is designed for the moulding of products like medical tubes, protective caps and closures. The semi- permanent, water-based release agent is certified in accordance with the USP Class VI panel of tests, and therefore perfectly suited for use in the medical rubber moulding industry.
"Because of its high level of purity, its excellent biocompatibility, and its high resistance to mechanical stress silicone rubber is widely used for medical applications," said George Barton, Chem-Trend senior business development director for the rubber industry.
"Mono-Coat 1989 W meets all requirements on biocompatibility and is therefore ideally suited for use in medical applications. In addition, the new release agent helps reduce scrap and delivers a higher efficiency in the production of silicone rubber medical products.”