DowDuPont Launches Soft Skin Adhesive for Medical Devices

DowDuPont Specialty Products Division, Wilmington, Delaware, has introduced the DOW CORNING™ MG 7-1020 Soft Skin Adhesive, adding to the company’s portfolio of solutions for skin-adhered medical devices.

Based on advanced silicone technology, the product delivers a high degree of penetration into the skin surface, strong adhesion and extended wear, and design and manufacturing flexibility, all while eliminating skin irritation and removal discomfort.

MG 7-1020 Soft Skin Adhesive, which can be used with fabric backing, addresses the healthcare industry’s growing focus on biologic drugs that call for innovative delivery mechanisms, such as patch pumps. The new product is suitable for wearable monitoring devices, medical tape and medical device attachments.

For more information, visit www.dow-dupont.com.