Yes!
What is platinum cured silicone? It’s a special kind of rubber! It’s soft and squishy. It’s used to make lots of things.
Why is Platinum Silicone Safe?
Platinum silicone is safe because it’s very clean. It doesn’t have bad stuff in it.
- It’s hypoallergenic. That means it won’t make you itchy. 1
- It’s non-toxic. It’s safe to touch. 1
- It does not go through off-gassing
- It has no toxic byproducts.
Big words, right? Let’s make it simple:
Big Word | What it Means |
Hypoallergenic | Won’t make you itchy! |
Non-toxic | Safe to touch! |
Off-gassing | releasing of chemicals into the air |
Toxic Byproducts | Poison |
Certifications
Grown-ups use big words to show it’s safe. These are called certifications. one certification is called FDA 21 CFR 177.2600. 2 This means it is safe, even near food. Another sign it is really good, is ISO 10993. 3 This means it is safe for the docotor!
Where Do We See It?
- Baby bottle nipples! 4
- Doctor tools! 3
- Even fake body parts! 1
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Platinum vs. Other Silicones
There are other kinds of silicone. But platinum is the best for your body!
Platinum Cured | Other Silicone | |
Safe? | Yes! | Maybe not! |
Clean? | Yes! | Can have bad stuff. |
Lasts a long time? | Yes! | Not as long. |
Bad signs for other silicone:
- Smells bad.
- Looks cloudy.
- Costs too little.
How to Know It’s Safe
- Look for “Medical Grade” or “Platinum Cure” on the box. 5
- Good brands like Smooth-On are safe. 6
- avoid mixing with other products
Risks
Very very few may find they are sensitive
Fake products make sure you read the labels.
Questions and Answers
Q: Can it touch inside my body?
A: Yes! If it’s the right kind. 7
Q: Can I put it in the dishwasher?
A: Yes! But don’t use scratchy soap. 8
Q: is food grade enough? A: No—food grade lacks medical implant testing 2
Important Things to Remember
- Always look for the big words that say it’s safe.
- Pick good brands. And brands like Medtronic
- Don’t use bad silicone for things that touch your body.
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LSI Keywords Summary
Here are all the big words we used:
- Medical grade certification
- Hypoallergenic
- FDA 21 CFR 177.2600
- ISO 10993
- non-porous,
- Ecoflex™
- Dragon Skin™
- BPA-free
- Counterfeit silicones
- Mucous membrane safety *USP Class VI
Entities
Here are all of the companies we mentioned:
*Smooth-On
*Medtronic
*Philips Avent
*UL/Eurofins
*Topsil Silicone
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