
BfR XV vs. FDA 21 CFR 177.2600: A Technical Comparison for Food-Grade Silicone
When specifying silicone elastomers for food contact applications, understanding the differences between European (BfR Recommendation XV) and U.S. (FDA 21
Silicone elastomers serve as essential sealing, gasketing, and shielding components across diverse industrial sectors.
Engineered to withstand aggressive operating conditions, specialized formulations meet the rigorous demands of aerospace aviation, military defense programs, medical device manufacturing, and hygienic food, beverage, and dairy processing.
Explore real-world application guides, environmental performance data, and component design considerations tailored to specific industry operating environments.

When specifying silicone elastomers for food contact applications, understanding the differences between European (BfR Recommendation XV) and U.S. (FDA 21

For decades, USP Class VI has been a benchmark for material safety among medical device and component manufacturers. This standard
ElastaPro is an AS9100 certified silicone mixer – a rarity in the rubber industry. Many custom mixers have ISO 9100:2015

Military programs need silicones with consistent properties, proven performance, and full traceability. From our spec-grade silicones to our in-house testing

SANTA FE SPRINGS, CA – May 27, 2026 – ElastaPro, North America’s largest supplier of solid silicone sheet, is announcing

Buying silicone sheeting and uncured compound might seem like a low-risk activity, even when you’re purchasing spec-grade materials. A silicone
Medical silicone sheeting plays a critical role in healthcare applications that require performance, stability, and biocompatibility under demanding conditions. Unlike

Medical grade silicones from ElastaPro are used for sealing and gasketing in medical devices and equipment. These platinum-cured materials meet

ElastaPro makes military silicones and fluorosilicones that meet U.S. military specifications and standards. Collectively, these high-performance materials are sometimes referred to

ElastaPro makes fluorosilicone materials at our Made in USA manufacturing facility in Santa Fe Springs, California. Domestic sourcing can help
Conductive silicone sheet is a specialized elastomeric material designed to combine the flexibility and environmental resistance of silicone rubber with
ElastaPro makes low outgassing silicones that meet ASTM E595 requirements and are specially formulated and processed to minimize the release