H.B. Fuller Launches New Bio-Compatible Adhesive
H.B. Fuller, one of the world’s leading adhesives suppliers, has announced the launch of Swift®melt 1515-I, its first bio-compatible product compliant in IMEA.
The product is designed for microporous medical tape applications to be used in stick-to-skin under unique climatic conditions, such as the high temperatures and humidity in the Indian sub-continent.
Swift®melt 1515-I provides effective high tack, secure and quick bonding, under high temperature and with shear resistance. The product, which demonstrates effective performance, balancing adhesion and ease of removal, was meticulously tested and certified by ISO 10993-5 for cytotoxicity. As it is not toxic to human cells, the adhesive can effectively be used in medical applications in hospitals and home care in stick-to-skin situations.
“This is a breakthrough from our H.B. Fuller’s R&D team in India, which has developed this new technology in our lab in Pune, in response to the IMEA market specifics to support advanced stick-to-skin product compliant for medical use – such as nonwoven surgical.
Globally, our products have been used around the world in medical applications for more than two decades, enabling diverse new ideas and accelerating innovation for this important industry.” commented Manish Dwivedi, flexible materials, business manager for India.
The growing prevalence of diseases, the population pressure, and the increasing number of surgeries and chronic and traumatic wounds make the global medical tapes and bandages market one that is significantly rising. As indicated on the “Medical Tapes and Bandages Market – Global Forecast 2026” by MarketsandMarkets™, this market is anticipated to grow to USD 8.59 billion globally by 2026.
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