The Swift melt 1515-I is intended for medical tape applications to be utilised in stick-to-skin situations in particular climates, such as the hot and humid circumstances in the Indian subcontinent
H.B. Fuller launches new adhesive for stick-to-skin use in medical tape applications. (Credit: Business Wire)
US-based adhesives supplier H.B. Fuller has unveiled its latest bio-compatible Swift melt 1515-I adhesive tape compliant in IMEA – India, the Middle East, and Africa.
The Swift melt 1515-I is intended for medical tape applications to be utilised in stick-to-skin situations in particular climates, such as the hot and humid circumstances in the Indian subcontinent.
H.B. Fuller said that Swift melt 1515-I provides efficient, high-tack bonding that is secure, fast, and temperature- and shear-resistant.
The product underwent extensive testing and received an ISO 10993-5 certification for cytotoxicity. It exhibits great performance, balancing adhesion and ease of removal, the firm said.
The glue can be utilised in stick-to-skin scenarios in hospitals and at home because it is not hazardous to human cells.
H.B. Fuller India flexible materials business manager Manish Dwivedi said: “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 medical plasters or bandages.
“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.”
According to the firm, the global market for medical tapes and bandages is rapidly expanding due to population pressure, increased illness prevalence, the intrinsic rise in the senior population, operations, and chronic and traumatic wounds.
In July last year, H.B. Fuller entered into a strategic partnership in North America with tape application equipment maker Enimac to boost the e-commerce packaging industry.
The collaboration will bring experts from both firms to combine their market and application experience with an understanding of pressure-sensitive adhesive tapes.