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White FDA Approved & EU1935/2004 Compliant Nitrile Rubber 60° Shore
- Approved to FDA 21 CFR 177.2600 and EU1935/2004 & USP Class V1 compliant
- REACH, RoHS, PAH and CE compliant
- High Grade, Food Quality Nitrile Rubber: 60° Shore
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Chemical Resistances
Coru137 White Food Quality Nitrile Rubber 60° shore is a high grade of white NBR synthetic rubber suitable for use with food and drink. The components used and their maximum proportions in the composition of the rubber mixture are in accordance with the FDA (food and drug administration) regulation 177 (indirect food additives) section 177.2600 rubber articles for repeated usage.
Complies to US FDA 21 CFR177.2600. & EU 1935/2004 and USP Class VI Compliant
FDA Certification
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or USFDA) is an agency of the United States Department of Health and Human Services, one of the United States federal executive departments. The FDA is responsible for protecting and promoting public health through the regulation and supervision of food safety, tobacco products, dietary supplements etc. The FDA also enforces laws under Section 361 of the Public Health Service Act and associated regulations, many of which are not directly related to food or drugs
N.B. Available in plain or self-adhesive backed tape (SAB) alternatives. Bespoke sheets and gaskets are available, as well as customised rubber strips. Email your enquiries to sales@coruba.co.uk.
Material Profile (see below):
- Thickness: 1mm to 12mm
- Sheet Size: 1.4m wide in 5m and 10m rolls
- Finish: Smooth finish,
- Cutting: Standard press-tools
Other grades, colours and finishes are available – subject to minimum batch quantities.

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PROPERTIES |
TEST METHOD |
VALUES FPS UNITS |
TEST METHOD |
VALUES METRIC UNITS |
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SPECIFIC GRAVITY |
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1.4 +- 0.05 |
ASTM D297 |
1.4 +- 0.05 |
|
HARDNESS |
ISO 48-4 |
60 ± 5 SH A |
ASTM D2240 |
60 ± 5 SH A |
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TENSILE STRENGTH ( MIN ) |
ISO 37 |
711 PSI |
ASTM D412 |
50 KG/CM2 |
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ELONGATION AT BREAK ( MIN ) |
ISO 37 |
250% |
ASTM D412 |
250% |
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COMPRESSION SET (70 ºC/24 HRS/25% SET) (MAX) |
ISO 815-1 |
30% |
ASTM D395 METHOD B |
30% |
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TEAR RESISTANCE ( ANGULAR ) MIN |
ISO 34-1 |
139 LBS/INCH |
ASTM D624 |
25 KG/CM |
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CHANGE IN PROPERTIES |
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|
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HEAT AGEING ( 72 HRS. AT 70 ºC ) |
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ASTM D573 |
|
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— HARDNESS (PTS) |
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+ 15 (MAX) |
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+ 15 (MAX) |
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— TENSILE STRENGTH (%) |
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+/- 30 |
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+/- 30 |
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— ELONGATION AT BREAK (%) |
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+/- 50 |
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+/- 50 |
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VOLUME SWELL : AT 70º C FOR 72 HRS/IN |
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|
ASTM D 471 |
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IRM OIL NO.1 |
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NOT RECOMMENDED |
|
NOT RECOMMENDED |
|
IRM OIL NO.2 |
|
NOT RECOMMENDED |
|
NOT RECOMMENDED |
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IRM OIL NO.3 |
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+ 40% |
|
+ 40% |
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ABRASION RESISTANCE – (RVL) |
ISO 4649 |
200mm3 |
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200mm3 |
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POLYMER CONTENT (NITRILE) |
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100 |
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100% |
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CHEMICAL RESISTANCE |
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|
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— OZONE |
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FAIR |
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FAIR |
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— DILUTE ACIDS AND BASES |
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GOOD |
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GOOD |
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— CONCENTRATED ACIDS AND BASES |
|
GOOD |
|
GOOD |
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— OILS |
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FAIR |
|
FAIR |
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— SOLVENTS |
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FAIR |
|
FAIR |
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TEMPERATURE RANGE |
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-30º TO + 110º C |
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-30º TO + 110º C |
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COLOUR |
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OFF WHITE |
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OFF WHITE |
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PROPERTIES |
TEST METHOD |
VALUES FPS UNITS |
TEST METHOD |
VALUES METRIC UNITS |
|
SPECIFIC GRAVITY |
|
1.4 +- 0.05 |
ASTM D297 |
1.4 +- 0.05 |
|
HARDNESS |
ISO 48-4 |
60 ± 5 SH A |
ASTM D2240 |
60 ± 5 SH A |
|
TENSILE STRENGTH ( MIN ) |
ISO 37 |
711 PSI |
ASTM D412 |
50 KG/CM2 |
|
ELONGATION AT BREAK ( MIN ) |
ISO 37 |
250% |
ASTM D412 |
250% |
|
COMPRESSION SET (70 ºC/24 HRS/25% SET) (MAX) |
ISO 815-1 |
30% |
ASTM D395 METHOD B |
30% |
|
TEAR RESISTANCE ( ANGULAR ) MIN |
ISO 34-1 |
139 LBS/INCH |
ASTM D624 |
25 KG/CM |
|
CHANGE IN PROPERTIES |
|
|
|
|
|
HEAT AGEING ( 72 HRS. AT 70 ºC ) |
|
|
ASTM D573 |
|
|
— HARDNESS (PTS) |
|
+ 15 (MAX) |
|
+ 15 (MAX) |
|
— TENSILE STRENGTH (%) |
|
+/- 30 |
|
+/- 30 |
|
— ELONGATION AT BREAK (%) |
|
+/- 50 |
|
+/- 50 |
|
VOLUME SWELL : AT 70º C FOR 72 HRS/IN |
|
|
ASTM D 471 |
|
|
IRM OIL NO.1 |
|
NOT RECOMMENDED |
|
NOT RECOMMENDED |
|
IRM OIL NO.2 |
|
NOT RECOMMENDED |
|
NOT RECOMMENDED |
|
IRM OIL NO.3 |
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+ 40% |
|
+ 40% |
|
ABRASION RESISTANCE – (RVL) |
ISO 4649 |
200mm3 |
|
200mm3 |
|
POLYMER CONTENT (NITRILE) |
|
100 |
|
100% |
|
CHEMICAL RESISTANCE |
|
|
|
|
|
— OZONE |
|
FAIR |
|
FAIR |
|
— DILUTE ACIDS AND BASES |
|
GOOD |
|
GOOD |
|
— CONCENTRATED ACIDS AND BASES |
|
GOOD |
|
GOOD |
|
— OILS |
|
FAIR |
|
FAIR |
|
— SOLVENTS |
|
FAIR |
|
FAIR |
|
TEMPERATURE RANGE |
|
-30º TO + 110º C |
|
-30º TO + 110º C |
|
COLOUR |
|
OFF WHITE |
|
OFF WHITE |