SILPURAN 6740/40 series is a paste-like, easily-pigmentable two-component liquid silicone rubber compound with short curing time.Vulcanizates are noted for their self-adhesive properties to various substrates and excellent mechanical. SILPURAN 6740/40 A/B is designed for medical applications in compliance with the WACKER SILICONES HEALTH CARE POLICY including imolantation for ＜30 days.  

Specific features

• Food-contact 

• High tear-resistant 

• Reduced volatile content 

• Self-adhesive

Applications 

• Medical Devices

Application details

The following studies were performed on vulcanizates of SILPURAN 6740/40 A/B according to ISO 10993: 

-Cytotoxicity (ISO 10993-5)

-Sensitation LLNA (ISO 10993-10)

-Pyrogenicity (ISO 10993-11)

The following studies were performed on vulcanizates of SILPURAN 6740/40 A/B according to USP class VI: 

-Acute systemic toxicity

-Intracutaneous toxicity

-Implantation test

No adverse effects have been detected at any of the studies performed. Properly cured and post-cured vulcanizates of SILPURAN 6740/40 A/B can be used for food contact applications and are suitable for use under the Recommendation"XV.Sillcones"of the BfR and FDA 21 CFR § 177.2600"Rubber Articles Intended for Repeated Use"considering any given limitations on extractable and volatile substances.