Shin-Etsu Silicones of America (Akron, OH) has announced the launch of its HCR (high consistency rubber) product line – Sil-X-Shin™ Silicone Elastomers, which are designed for extruded tubing and profiles. The platinum, addition-cure series is designed for use in healthcare applications. The elastomers are available in a wide range of Shore A Hardness from 30–80, and come in a 10:1 ratio of base compound to catalyst. One universal catalyst can be used with each of the six bases, providing flexibility. They are USP Class VI compliant, and when properly cured, finished products will resist taking a set which can alter the dimensions of an extruded article.

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