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Silicone Rubber

Synonym: Silica Gel
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Comparison of Similar Materials

The following table lists the material performance comparison of Silicone Rubber, Thermoplastics and TPEs:

Comparison With Silicone Rubber Benefits
Latex
  1. Lot-to-lot consistenct due to controlled synthetic process, vs. organic lot-to-lot variations
  2. Superior bio-compatibility
  3. Higher Clarity
  4. Better electrical insulation properties
  5. Stability over a broader temperature range
PVC
  1. Inertness and absence of leachable additives
  2. Superior Bio-compatibility
  3. Stability over a broader temperature ranges
  4. Superior sterilization properties
Polyurethane & Vinyl
  1. Plasticizer- & toxin-free
  2. Superior Bio-compatibility Broader temperature stability
  3. Lower compression set
  4. Better Clarity
  5. Greater softness
TPE
  1. Superior Bio-compatibility
  2. Superior chemical resistance
  3. Lower durometer
  4. Lower compression set
Tagged: silicone rubber
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