Product Overview
BISCO® MS96 – Platinum-Cured Silicone Foam
Product Overview
BISCO MS96 is an open-cell, platinum-cured silicone foam engineered for high-performance medical, laboratory, and life-science systems. Its unique formulation provides superior biocompatibility, vibration damping, and long-term mechanical stability, making it an ideal material for medical seating, diagnostic assemblies, and protective gaskets.
Applications
MS96 is widely used in patient-contact surfaces, bioprocessing seals, laboratory equipment, vibration isolation mounts, and medical electronics. It is suitable for applications where consistent performance, softness, and flame resistance are critical.
Performance Advantages
MS96 offers higher density and compression strength than MS80, providing additional support while maintaining a soft touch. It meets FDA 21 CFR 177.2600, delivers strong UV, ozone, and sanitizer resistance, and performs reliably across a –67 °F to 392 °F range. Excellent acoustic and vibration damping reduce equipment noise and improve patient comfort.
Key Properties
Density ≈ 6 lb/ft³; compression force deflection 0.4 – 1.5 psi; compression set ≈ 1.5 % after 22 h @ 212 °F; tensile strength ≈ 12.5 psi; elongation ≈ 45 %; tear strength > 2.0 ppi; thermal conductivity ≈ 0.037 W/m·K; dielectric breakdown ≈ 45 V/mil; volume resistivity ≈ 7×10¹³ Ω-cm; compliant with CFR 177.2600
FAQs
What is BISCO MS96 silicone foam?
A platinum-cured, open-cell silicone foam designed for critical medical and life-science sealing, insulation, and cushioning applications.
Where is MS96 typically used?
In patient seating, laboratory equipment, electronic housings, and vibration-isolating medical components requiring biocompatibility and durability.
What differentiates MS96 from MS80?
MS96 has a higher density (~6 lb/ft³) and compression force deflection (0.4 – 1.5 psi), offering greater mechanical strength and structural stability.
Is MS96 FDA compliant?
Yes — it fully complies with FDA 21 CFR 177.2600 and exhibits resistance to UV, ozone, and medical-grade sanitizers.
Can MS96 be customized?
Yes — it is available in sheets, rolls, die-cut shapes, and adhesive-backed options for OEM and cleanroom assembly integration.
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