AKRON (June 16, 2008) — Momentive Performance Materials has developed a StaSil elastomer that provides built-in antimicrobial protection in silicone-based elastomers.
It allows product designers to incorporate into the medical device anti-microbial protection for controlling microbes in or on the human body, such as in catheters and wound drains, the company said. For more information, call 800-295-2392 or visit www.momentive.com/healthcare.