Food Grade Silicone Sheeting & Uncured Compounds
FDA Food Grade Silicone Sheets
Food grade silicone sheeting from from ElastaPro is designed for repeated use with food and beverages. These platinum-cured, high-purity materials are odorless and tasteless with exceptionally low extractables,
ElastaPro’s food grade silicone sheeting complies with FDA 21 CFR 177.2600, which defines requirements for rubber articles that are intended for repeated food contact
ElastaPro’s food grade silicone sheets also meet EFSA and BfR standards used in Europe. Materials are available in translucent and white, as well as red, green, blue, and gray.
Every batch is Made in USA under ElastaPro’s ISO 9001:2015 / AS9100D quality system and shipped with a complete Certificate of Analysis (COA).
Applications include beverage systems, dairy processing, food‑handling equipment, and sanitary gasketing.
Need Food Grade Silicone Sheet or Slit Rolls?
We supply continuous rolls, pre-cut sheets, and uncured compounds with low minimums and fast lead times.
Request a Quote (RFQ)White Food Grade Silicone Sheets (30 to 80 Durometer)
White is the most popular color for pigmented food grade silicone sheets, but we also offer red, green, blue, and grey. Translucent sheets are also available, and we support custom color matching.
Translucent Food Grade Silicone Sheets (30 to 80 Durometer)
- ESS20FDA-TRANS – 20 Durometer
- ESS30FDA-TRANS – 30 Durometer
- ESS40FDA-TRANS – 40 Durometer
- ESS50FDA-TRANS – 50 Durometer
- ESS60FDA-TRANS – 60 Durometer
- ESS70FDA-TRANS – 70 Durometer
Standard Sheet Sizes & Roll Dimensions
Food grade solid silicone sheet from ElastaPro is available in these sizes and roll dimensions.
| Measurement | Type | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | Standard | 36" | 914 mm |
| Width | Standard | 48" | 1219 mm |
| Width | Custom | Up to 67" | Up to 1701.8 mm |
| Thickness | Range | 0.020" to 0.375" | 0.508 mm to 9.525 mm |
| Cut Sheet | Standard | 12″ × 12" | 30.48 cm x 30.48 cm |
| Cut Sheet | Standard | 24″ × 24″ | 60.96 cm x 60.96 cm |
| Cut Sheet | Standard | 36″ × 36″ | 91.44 cm x 91.44 cm |
| Cut Sheet | Standard | 48" x 48" | 121.92 cm x 121.92 cm |
| Cut Sheet | Custom | — | — |
| Linear Length | Continuous | Up to 300" ft | Up to 91.44 m |
Statements of Compliance and Declarations of Conformity
ElastaPro offers the following Statements of Compliance for food grade silicone. Sometimes, these documents are known as Declarations of Conformity (DoC) or Material Declarations instead. The table below summarizes the Statements of Compliance that we offer and the jurisdictions where these documents apply.
| Abbreviation | Description | Jurisdiction |
|---|---|---|
| REACH | Registration, Evaluation, Authorization of Chemicals | European Union |
| RoHS | Restriction of Hazardous Substances | European Union |
| Prop 65 | Proposition 65 | California |
| TSCA | Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) | United States |
| Conflict Minerals | Conflict Minerals Regulations | European Union United States |
| PFAS | Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances | Various U.S. states |
Food Grade Silicones and Regulatory Compliance
ElastaPro’s food grade silicones comply with regulations and guidelines from the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), and Germany’s Bundesinstitut für Risikobewertung (BfR).
The table below summarizes the requirements that our FDA food grade silicone, EFSA food contact silicone, and BfR food safe silicone meets.
| Region | Author | Regulation/Guideline | Key Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | FDA | 21 CFR 177.2600 | Permitted ingredients, extraction limits, repeated-use compliance |
| European Union | EFSA | Reg. (EC) 1935/2004 | Migration limits, GMP, no alteration of food composition/taste |
| Germany | BfR* | Recommendation XV | Specific to silicone, detailed permitted substances, migration limits |
*The BfR superseded the BgVV (Bundesinstitut für gesundheitlichen Verbraucherschutz und Veterinärmedizin) and absorbed the BgVV’s role in defining safe materials.
Food‑Grade Silicone vs. General‑Purpose Silicone
This table compares food-grade silicone to general-purpose silicone, which ElastaPro also offers.
| Property | Food-Grade Silicone | General-Purpose Silicone |
|---|---|---|
| Cure System | Platinum‑cured | Peroxide or platinum |
| Extractables | Extremely low | Low–medium |
| FDA Compliance | Yes (177.2600) | No |
| Odor/Taste | None | Possible peroxide odor |
| Best Use | Food, beverage, sanitary | Industrial sealing |
| Temperature Range | –60°C to +230°C | Similar |
Food Grade Silicone Sheet FAQs
What Is Food‑Grade Silicone?
Food‑grade silicone is a platinum‑cured elastomer formulated to meet strict purity and extractables requirements for materials used in repeated contact with food and beverages. Unlike peroxide‑cured silicone, platinum‑cured silicone contains no residual curing by‑products and offers:
- Extremely low extractables
- Odorless, tasteless performance
- High thermal stability
- Excellent resistance to oils, fats, and cleaning chemicals
Food‑grade silicone is widely used in sanitary processing environments where material cleanliness and long‑term stability are essential.
What are FDA 21 CFR 177.2600 Requirements?
FDA 21 CFR 177.2600 defines the requirements for rubber articles intended for repeated food contact. To comply, silicone materials must meet:
Extractables Limits
- Water extractables
- n‑Hexane extractables
These tests ensure the material does not leach harmful substances into food.
Formulation Restrictions
Only approved ingredients may be used in the silicone formulation.
Repeated‑Use Requirements
- The material must remain safe and stable through multiple cleaning and use cycles.
- Platinum‑cured silicone is the preferred choice for FDA‑compliant applications due to its exceptionally low extractables and clean curing chemistry.
What are the benefits of ElastaPro’s food grade silicone sheet?
- FDA 21 CFR 177.2600 compliant
- Platinum‑cured purity with extremely low extractables
- Odorless and tasteless for sanitary applications
- High‑temperature resistance from –60°C to +230°C
- Resistant to oils, fats, and cleaning chemicals
- Non‑yellowing, non‑toxic, and non‑reactive
- Available in multiple durometers and thicknesses
- Compatible with CIP/SIP cleaning processes
- Available in sheets, rolls, and custom‑cut parts
What are some common applications for food grade silicone?
Food grade silicones from ElastaPro are used by the food, beverage, and dairy industries. These high-purity elastomers are non-toxic, tasteless, odorless, and resistant to microbial growth. They’re also stable at high and low temperatures and easy to sterilize. Importantly, our food grade silicones comply with specific requirements and guidelines for food contact materials. Applications range from seals, gaskets, and diaphragms to tubing, baking mats, and conveyor belt covers.
Food‑grade silicone is used across food, beverage, dairy, and sanitary processing environments, including:
- Beverage dispensing systems
- Dairy processing equipment
- Food‑handling gaskets and seals
- Sanitary tubing and diaphragms
- Pharmaceutical and nutraceutical processing
- Commercial kitchen equipment
- Food‑safe conveyor systems
- Brewery and winery equipment
For optical inspection applications, consider Clear Silicone Sheet.
What are some other materials that ElastaPro makes?
ElastaPro’s platinum‑cured food-safe materials offer extremely low extractables, excellent temperature resistance, and long‑term durability in demanding food‑processing environments.
- For applications requiring medical or pharmaceutical compliance, see our medical grade silicone.
- For optical clarity, explore clear silicone sheet.
- For high‑temperature environments, see our High‑Temperature Silicone Sheet.
- For softer, compressible materials, explore our Silicone Sponge Sheet or Silicone Foam Sheet.