Silicones for Medical Applications; Selecting the Proper Grade and Test Protocol

Due to inherent low toxicity, pure silicones present a low risk for unfavorable biological reactions and have gained wide industrial and medical recognition and acceptance. The primary difference between suppliers of silicones is the level of testing and commitment to serving a particular application.  Historically, most large silicone manufacturers have chosen to aggressively exclude themselves from uses of silicone in the human body for over 30 days due to the potential liabilities.