Food Grade Rubber | FDA Approved | Aquaseal Rubber Ltd (2024)

FAQs

What kind of rubber is food safe? ›

The three rubber most popular food-grade rubber materials – Neoprene, EPDM, and Nitrile – have many characteristics in common; they are all recommended for repeated food contact, are manufactured with non-toxic and non-allergenic materials, and each is compliant with FDA guidelines.

Many compounds are certified for this including Neoprene, Nitrile, and EPDM. Silicone, however, is the most commonly used compound because of its good resistance to a variety of chemicals and temperature extremes. Silicone can normally handle temperatures up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.

Food grade rubber can be manufactured in a number of materials, including silicone, natural rubber, nitrile, neoprene, and polyurethane rubber for food grade rubber products.

EPDM is generally an outdoor rubber material, but food grade EPDM rubber is available in the market. It is important to understand that EPDM elastomers are best used as outdoor rubber materials rather than food grade rubber. The most commonly used food grade rubber is silicone due to its high tolerance to extreme heat.

Silicone is ideal for use as a food grade rubber because it is a non-toxic material. When it comes into contact with food products, it will not contaminate the food with any foreign chemical substances. It is a mold-resistant and water-repellant material that does not allow for any organic agents to form on it.

The most popular rubber materials used for FDA purposes are Nitrile, Neoprene, Silicone and EPDM. In addition, we can also provide FDA approved Urethane, Viton and Natural Rubber.

The good news is that Liquid Rubber is a non-toxic and pet-safe option that can be used without worry. Liquid Rubber's non-toxic nature can be attributed to its water-based formula, which means it does not release harmful chemicals or VOCs during application or curing.

Viton™ A FDA Sheet, made with Viton™ fluoroelastomers, is well suited for food and lab applications where FDA compliance is required. This material has good chemical resistance, high temperature properties and is resistant to corrosives. Safe to use for repeated food exposure.

Premium-grade nitrile offers a wide operating temperature range as well as excellent resistance against oil, fat and grease deterioration. This makes our white food grade nitrile suitable for use in a wide variety of food preparation and packaging applications.

Blue Nitrile Rubber is a premium food grade synthetic rubber made from 100% Nitrile polymer. It is specifically designed to display superior resistance to food fats and oils.

What is food grade rubber sheet? ›

They are highly hygienic and available in various polymers like EPDM, Nitrile, Silicone, and even in a blend of Natural Rubber and SBR. Not only are they non-toxic, non-allergic, and non-marking, but they also provide excellent resistance to oils and greases.

Food-grade rubber is a type of rubber specifically formulated to be safe for use in food processing and packaging. This encompasses compliance with stringent standards set by regulatory bodies like the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

White FDA approved EPDM rubber is typically used for general gaskets commonly used in food processing operations. BRP's white FDA approved EPDM rubber complies with all of the FDA standards set forth by CFR 177.2600 Title 21. To ensure the highest safety, the FDA sets strict standards for the food processing industry.

We use a white EPDM which is non conductive.In summary, peroxide cured EPDM is not considered food safe by the FDA. However, it can be used in drinking water systems if it is non-conductive.

FDA Nitrile (Buna-N) Rubber FDA Nitrile Rubber is sturdy enough to handle suction and discharge for food and dairy products. It withstands temperatures of -40°F to 212°F. FDA Nitrile is known for its high resistance to animal fat and vegetable oils. FDA Nitrile (Buna-N, NBR) is typically black or white in color.

Food grade rubber is a specially certified grade of rubber approved for use in food manufacturing and packaging. Aquaseal Rubber uses silicone, natural rubber, nitrile, neoprene and polyurethane rubber for food grade rubber products.

Essentially, a silicone material is generally food safe if it is listed as 100% food-grade silicone. Other materials within a silicone composition (fillers) may not have the same properties that make silicone so suitable for use in food applications.

It is a popular option in the food, drink and pharmaceutical sectors due to the aforementioned qualities and its conformity with the latest EC and FDA food approval regulations. The material also offers good mechanical properties and its highly visible colour meets common industrial requirements.

hereby declares that below mentioned list (1) of EPDM rubbers comply with the following regulations (2) for repetitive contact with food and foodstuffs. EPDM rubbers (1): EPDM Antistatic Black FDA 2mm. EPDM Antistatic Black FDA 3mm.