How It’s Made
How It’s Made
Utilizing our proprietary hydrogel technology, NEXGEL provides custom manufacturing solutions to partners in the medical device and cosmetic industry.
Hydrogels are gel-like or colloidal substances made of water and solids and are primarily used for medical and cosmetic purposes.
HYDROGEL APPLICATIONS
TRANSDERMAL
DRUG DELIVERY
WOUND
CARE
COMPONENTS FOR
MEDICAL DEVICES
COSMETIC PATCHES
& MASKS
CONDUCTIVE & NON-
CONDUCTIVE ADHESIVES
TEMPERATURE
MANAGEMENT
MEDICAL
DIAGNOSTICS
MANUFACTURING PROCESS
ADVANTAGES OF ELECTRON BEAM CROSS-LINKED HYDROGELS
Hydrogels can be made two different ways: chemically through a combination of ultraviolet cross-linking and chemical interface, or by exposing a specific polymer mixture to ionizing radiation. This creates a hydrogel sheet having a very high water content.
The cross-linking of hydrogels can be further modified by varying the percentage of polymer cross-linking and the way in which the high energy field is delivered. There are three variables in the use of an electron beam accelerator for cross-linking of hydrogels.
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Allowing for precise control of the amount of polymer cross-linking
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Preventing the need for chemical cross-linking agents which may interfere with other additives or active ingredients
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Providing the ability to consistently manufacture high-quality hydrogels
Time of exposure of the target material to the electron stream
Voltage
(electrical potential)
Amperage
(strength of electrical current)
WHAT MAKES NEXGEL’S HYDROGELS UNIQUE
Unlike many of the other patches on the market today, NEXGEL’s hydrogels are always uniform, possess a high water content, and never have active receptivity issues. Our Hydrogels feature chemical and form stability so you can rest assured that the method of delivery is safe and consistent across the board.
We know how important it is to maintain skin-friendly ingredients in our patches, this is why our patches do not aggressively bond to the skin or have strong odors. The method of delivery should never interfere with the end result.
Mixing
Our feed mixes feature far greater homogeneity than those of our competition. This manufacturing advantage is critical, especially as it relates to dosages of active ingredients. Our proprietary mixing technology allows for the incorporation of sensitive materials that may degrade if subjected to other types of mixing.
Coating
Our feed mixes feature far greater homogeneity than those of our competition. This manufacturing advantage is critical, especially as it relates to dosages of active ingredients. Our proprietary mixing technology allows for the incorporation of sensitive materials that may degrade if subjected to other types of mixing.
Cross-Linking
Our feed mixes feature far greater homogeneity than those of our competition. This manufacturing advantage is critical, especially as it relates to dosages of active ingredients. Our proprietary mixing technology allows for the incorporation of sensitive materials that may degrade if subjected to other types of mixing.
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