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Swellex™ Silicone Swelling Agent

MicroCare Medical Swellex™ agent utilizes proprietary solvent technology to effectively swell silicone rubber. This swelling agent is absorbed into silicone rubber components to expand it to a desired dimension, allowing it to easily accept barbed fittings or other rigid parts. The swelling agent then evaporates, returning the silicone to its original size to create a secure connection without adhesives.

Key benefits of Swellex™ products are:

Quick evaporation
Excellent materials compatibility
Dries residue-free without impacting component properties such as tear strength, compression or color
Has EPA-designated Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) exempt status

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Duraglide™ Lubricant and Coatings

Learn more about Duraglide™ Lubricant and Coatings, our family of dry film lubricants, with a proprietary microdisperson PTFE technology that provides a thin, smooth film of dry lubricant over a surface. These lubricants are used on devices of mechanical assemblies in the operation room that function outside the body such as catheters, cutting tools, staplers, hypotubes and other “surface-to-surface” complex assemblies

Key benefits of this product are:

Excellent materials compatibility
Uniformity in coverage that reduce the force needed to actuate the device by 25-30 %
Smoother movements and superior feel
Nonflammable handling, storage and use
Custom blended for dip, spray or aerosol applications
Meets all EPA exemptions
Is SNAP (Significant New Alternatives Program) approved

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Technical Specifications
XC020 Technical Information Sheet

MicroCare Medical is also a proud supplier of Vetrel™ specialty solvents from DuPont™, which offer exceptional versatility as solvents, drying agents, and carrier fluids.

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SpecClean™ Cleaning and Carrier Fluids

SpecClean™ Cleaning and Carrier Fluids is our new family of custom-formulated carrier fluids that are nonflammable, VOC-free and plastic-safe helping engineers and manufacturers save time and money while also reducing the risk of flame and hazardous materials in the coating process.

Key benefits of SpecClean™ products are:

Excellent materials compatibility
Quick evaporation
No residue
Significant reduction in bio burden
Can be used for dilution and deposition on medical devices instead of alipahtic solvents, aromatic organic solvents or chlorinated solvents
Meets all EPA exemptions
Is SNAP (Significant New Alternatives Program) approved
Compatible with all grades of stainless steel, brass, carbon steel and most nonferrous metals
Compatible with most industrial plastics including polycarbonate, acrylic, nylon, HDPE, LDPE, PPE, and PTFE
Excellent elastomer compatibility

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Material Safety Data Sheet

We will be introducing our new SpecClean™ silicone carrier fluid at MDM West 2010

Introducing Swellex™, a silicone swelling agent that utilizes proprietary solvent technology to effectively swell silicone rubber. Swellex™ is an addition to the line of products developed by MicroCare Medical specifically for the medical device industry, including; SpecClean ™ Cleaning and Carrier Fluids that are nonflammable, VOC-Free and plastics safe and Duraglide® Lubricant and Coatings with proprietary microdispersion PTFE technology.

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