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FDA Food Grade Silicone

FDA food grade silicone from ElastaPro complies with FDA 21 CFR 177.2600 and is safe for direct food contact. It’s available in sheets, rolls, and uncured compounds, with durometers ranging from 10 to 80 Shore A and colors including white, translucent, red, green, blue, and gray. Applications include food, beverage, and dairy processing.

FDA Food Grade Silicone Sheet

FDA food grade silicone sheet is used in sealing, gasketing, and barrier applications. This food grade silicone provides these and other advantages.

  • Dimensional stability: Sheets maintain thickness and hardness under compression.
  • Wide range of sizes: Available in standard dimensions (e.g., 36” x 36”), custom sizes, and thicknesses from 0.007” to 0.500”.
  • Industry-leading widths: Up to 62”, one of the widest available in the industry.
  • Performance metrics: Tensile strength ranges from 700–1100 psi, elongation from 200–700%, and tear resistance from 20–35 ppi.

Applications for this solid silicone sheet include:

  • Gaskets for food processing equipment
  • Baking mats and conveyor belt covers
  • Pharmaceutical seals and diaphragms
  • Cleanroom barriers

FDA Food Grade Silicone Rolls

For high-volume production, continuous rolls of FDA approved silicone are preferred. Rolls offer:

  • Processing efficiency: Master rolls can be slit to width and laminated with pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSAs).
  • Consistency: Continuous rolls reduce waste and improve throughput in automated manufacturing.

Applications for these continuous silicone rolls include:

  • Conveyor belt linings
  • Large-scale gasketing operations
  • Industrial food processing systems

FDA Food Grade Silicone Compound

FDA food grade silicone compound provides engineers with design flexibility. These materials are:

  • Catalyzed and ready for processing
  • Suitable for molding, calendering, and extrusion
  • Compatible with robotic dispensing systems

Uncured silicone compound allows engineers to create custom geometries and integrate silicone into complex assemblies. Applications include:

  • Tubing and extrusions for beverage systems
  • Molded seals and diaphragms
  • Coatings for substrates requiring food-safe barriers

FDA Food Grade Silicone Durometers

Durometer (hardness) is a critical property during material selection. ElastaPro offers FDA food grade silicone in durometers from 10 to 80 Shore A.

  • 10 Shore A: Extremely soft, flexible, and compressible
  • 30–50 Shore A: Balanced flexibility and strength, ideal for seals and gaskets
  • 70–80 Shore A: Rigid and durable, suitable for structural applications

Consider the following during material selection.

  • Softer grades are better for dynamic seals requiring flexibility.
  • Harder grades provide rigidity and wear resistance.
  • Matching durometer to application ensures optimal performance and longevity.

FDA Food Grade Silicone Colors

Color is about more than aesthetics. It can also serve functional and compliance purposes. ElastaPro offers FDA silicones in the following colors.

  • White and translucent: Most popular for hygienic environments
  • Red, green, blue, gray: Used for color coding, product differentiation, or visibility in processing lines
  • Custom color matching: Available to align with product branding or system requirements

Applications for various silicone colors include:

  • Color-coded gaskets for quick identification
  • Visible seals in food processing equipment
  • Custom branding in consumer-facing products

Regulatory Compliance: FDA 21 CFR 177.2600

FDA food grade silicone complies with 21 CFR 177.2600, which governs rubber articles intended for repeated food contact. This regulation specifies:

  • Permitted ingredients
  • Extraction limits for water and n-hexane simulants
  • Testing protocols for repeated-use compliance

For engineers, this ensures that FDA food grade silicone is safe, reliable, and compliant with U.S. food contact regulations.

Ask ElastaPro for FDA Food Grade Silicones

FDA food grade silicone is a compliance-critical engineering material that combines performance with versatility. ElastaPro offers:

  • Sheets: Ready-to-use, available in wide sizes and thicknesses.
  • Rolls: Efficient for high-volume production.
  • Compounds: Flexible for molding and extrusion.
  • Durometers: Range from soft (10 Shore A) to rigid (80 Shore A).
  • Colors: White, translucent, red, green, blue, gray, plus custom options.

By understanding these forms and properties, engineers can design systems that are safe, efficient, and optimized for performance in food, beverage, and dairy industries.

Contact ElastaPro to request a quote or discuss your application.