Low Durometer Medical Silicones

SSP makes low durometer medical silicones that are soft and compressible. They’re also USP Class VI compliant.

The SSP-2390 family of products includes platinum-cured silicones in 10, 20, and 30 durometer (Shore A). These translucent, heat-cured elastomers are FDA CFR 177.2600, USP Class VI, and RoHS compliant. Tensile strength, elongation, Tear B, and specific gravity vary with durometer. 

Because SSP-2390 silicones are platinum-cured, these specialty elastomers have lower levels of extractables – chemical compounds that migrate under conditions such as elevated temperature or surface exposure. Compared to peroxide-cured elastomers, platinum-cured silicones also offer greater control over cure rates and crosslinking. They’re more consistent in terms of physical appearance, too. 

Low Durometer Medical Silicones and More

To learn about SSP’s other low durometer silicones, see this article.