TissueDB/Materials/Dragon Skin 10
Dragon Skin 10 is a two-part platinum-cure silicone rubber manufactured by Smooth-On, Inc. (Macungie, Pennsylvania, USA). Its Shore 10A hardness rating places it in the firm-but-flexible range of silicones — noticeably stiffer than Ecoflex 00-30 (Shore 00-30), with higher tear strength and tensile resistance. It is mixed 1A:1B and cures at room temperature. Its denser, more rubbery feel makes it widely used in medical simulation for tissue phantoms, mould-making, and skin-on-framework layers.
Tissues
| Tissue | Visual | Tactile | Simulator | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (innermost layer) | Yes | Yes | Brannan Chest Tube Simulator | Per Brannan 2021: "the innermost layer SmoothOn Dragon Skin 10." Bottom layer of a three-layer silicone laminate, sitting directly against the 3D-printed ribcage. Provides a denser rubbery sub-skin plane that the trainee encounters after incising the outer (Ecoflex 00-30) and middle (Soma Foama 15) layers. Layer thickness and pour depth not specified in source.[1] |
Used In Simulators
| Simulator | Purpose | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Brannan Chest Tube Simulator | Innermost (ribcage-facing) layer of three-layer skin laminate | Poured flat, cut to shape. Replaceable cut-out window uses the same triple-layer composition. |
References
[edit source]- ↑ Brannan V, Dunne CL, Dubrowski A, Parsons MH (2021). "Development of a novel 3D-printed multifunctional thorax model simulator for the simulation-based training of tube thoracostomy." CJEM 23:547–550. DOI: 10.1007/s43678-021-00102-1. PMID: 33783760.
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| Cite as | Arturopelayo (2026). "TissueDB/Materials/Dragon Skin 10". Appropedia. Retrieved June 3, 2026. |