Q7. Does the water content of the gel ever decrease?
A7. Since it is a hydrogel, the water content may decrease in high temperatures or dry states. However, it is designed to retain a constant level of water content under normal usage conditions.
Medical Care and Health
Q1. Does the gel produce rashes?
A1. Electrodes using our ST-gel are highly safe and kind to the skin, producing a low level of skin irritation and few rashes.
Q2. How stable are ECG measurements?
A2. Our ST-gel provides low impedance, making it possible to measure ECG properties accurately.
Q3. Do the electrodes get moldy?
A3. They have never become moldy under normal usage conditions.
Q4. Can the electrodes be reapplied?
A4. All electrodes except the HIT gel versions can be applied repeatedly. HIT gel has the property of being tacky initially, but is not suitable for repeated application.
Q5. Can the impedance be adjusted?
A5. A range of designs are available, with different types of gel, combinations of element materials, and a variety of shapes.
Q6. Can the adhesion be adjusted?
A6. A range of designs are available, with gels with different physical properties and combinations of components such as reinforcing materials.
Q7. What type of materials are used for electrodes?
A7. The materials used include carbon and silver and silver chloride.
Q8. How many times can the electrodes be used?
A8. They are usually designed to be disposable, but we can alter the number of times they can be used to suit your needs.
Q9. Are the electrodes washable?
A9. The gel is washable if a small amount of water is used, but the electrode pad is not because of its construction.
Q10. Can the electrodes transmit ultrasound?
A10. We can design the gel to make biological transmission with ultrasonic therapy devices and ultrasonic diagnostic devices possible.
Q11. Are the electrodes safe for the human body?
A11. Biological studies for evaluating the safety of medical devices conducted in external laboratories based on the guidelines of the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare have demonstrated that the gel material is highly safe.
Beauty
Q1. Can the size of the electrode pad be altered? Can a logo be printed on it?
A1. The size can be altered and logos printed to suit your needs.
Q2. How long can the electrode pad be used for?
A2. It is usually designed to be disposable. Please replace it with a new one if the adhesiveness decreases, a portion of the element breaks, or you observe discoloration. Replace it a month after opening even if it is not broken.
Q3. What is the difference between your materials and other companies' gel pack materials?
A3. Our gel gives out cosmetic solution over time after it is opened. Other companies' materials dry and shrink but do not give out a solution.
Q4. Can you make quasi-drugs?
A4. We can manufacture both cosmetics and quasi-drugs.
Q5. Can vitamin C be added?
A5. Glucoside derivatives of vitamin C can be added to quasi-drugs (to whiten skin).
Q6. Is the gel acidic or alkaline?
A6. It is weakly acidic, with a pH of 5.5 - 6.5.
Q7. Can prototypes be manufactured?
A7. Prototypes can be manufactured if you inform us of the cosmetic components you want to be added. Please contact us to discuss the quantity, delivery date, and other conditions.
Q8. What is the difference between the SR and SRH grades of electrode pad and the SRGP and CP grades of processed gel items?
A8. The raw materials and manufacturing method differ, but the most pronounced difference is water content. The water content of cosmetics and quasi-drugs for skin care is as high as 80%.
Q9. How safe is the cosmetics grade (CP grade)?
A9. The CP grade of products are manufactured, tested and verified for safety under the same conditions as the electrodes for medical care. See the section on "Safety."
