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White FDA Approved & EU1935/2004 Compliant EPDM Rubber 60° Shore

SKU: Coru163
  • Approved to FDA 21 CFR 177.2600 and EU1935/2004 compliant
  • BSE & TSE Free and non-toxic
  • REACH, RoHS, PAH and CE compliant
  • EPDM synthetic rubber: 60° Shore

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Chemical Resistances

Acetic Acid, AdBlue, Brake Fluid, Brine, Calcium Chloride, Carbon Dioxide, Carbon Monoxide, Carbonic Acid, Caustic Soda, Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid, Formaldehyde, Glucose, Hydrochloric Acid, Hydrofluoric Acid, Hydrogen Gas, Hydrogen Peroxide, Hydrogen Sulphide, Iodine, Lime, Methyl Alcohol, Methanol, Neon Gas, Nitic Acid, Nitrogen, Ozone, Phosphoric Acid, Potassium Carbonate, Sea Water, Sewage, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Peroxide, Steam, Sulfur, Sulfuric Acid, Urea, Uric Acid, Vegetable Oil, Vinegar

Coru163 White FDA Approved EPDM Rubber 60° shore is an FDA Approved grade of white EPDM synthetic rubber. Ideally suited where product needs to be FDA approved and needs to be non-toxic.

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: 1.5mm to 6mm
  • Sheet Size: 1.4m wide in 10m rolls
  • Finish: Smooth finish,
  • Cutting: Standard press-tools

Other grades, colours and finishes are available – subject to minimum batch quantities
The component parts used and maximum levels in compound mixtures are in accordance with FDA [Food & Drug Administration – Department of Health and Human Services] part 177 – indirect food additives section 177.2600 – rubber articles for repeated use.

FDA

PROPERTIES

TEST METHOD

VALUES FPS UNITS

TEST METHOD

VALUES METRIC UNITS

SPECIFIC GRAVITY

DIN 53508

1.4

ASTM D297

1.4

HARDNESS

DIN 53505

60 ± 5 SH A

ASTM D2240

60 ± 5 SH A

TENSILE STRENGTH ( MIN )

DIN 53504

715 PSI

ASTM D412

50 KG/CM2

ELONGATION AT BREAK ( MIN )

DIN 53504

300%

ASTM D412

300

COMPRESSION SET (70 ºC/24 HRS/25% SET) (MAX)

DIN ISO 815-1

40%

ASTM D395 METHOD B

40

TEAR RESISTANCE ( ANGULAR ) MIN

DIN 53515

101 LBS/INCH

ASTM D624

18 KG/CM

CHANGE IN PROPERTIES

HEAT AGEING ( 72 HRS. AT 70 ºC )

ASTM D573

— HARDNESS (PTS)

+ 5 (MAX)

+ 5 (MAX)

— TENSILE STRENGTH (%)

+ 10/ – 10

+ 10/ – 10

— ELONGATION AT BREAK (%)

+ 10/ – 20

+ 10/ – 20

POLYMER CONTENT (NITRILE)

100%

100%

CHEMICAL RESISTANCE

— OZONE

EXCELLENT

ASTM D 1149

EXCELLENT

— DILUTE ACIDS AND BASES

EXCELLENT

EXCELLENT

— CONCENTRATED ACIDS AND BASES

EXCELLENT

EXCELLENT

— OILS

NOT RECOMMENDED

NOT RECOMMENDED

— SOLVENTS

NOT RECOMMENDED

NOT RECOMMENDED

TEMPERATURE RANGE

-25º TO +140ºC

-25º TO +140ºC

COLOUR

OFF WHITE

 

Test Name – Determination of Amount of extractives Method: With reference to US FDA 21 CFR 177.2600

Extractants

Test Condition

Amount of Extractives mg/inch²

Acceptable Limit mg/inch²

Conclusion

1

Distilled Water

70 °C for 2 hours

10

20

Pass

n-Hexane

70 °C for 2 hours

100

175

Pass

Note:

  1. mg/inch2 denotes Milligram per square inch
  2. °C denotes Degrees Celsius

PROPERTIES

TEST METHOD

VALUES FPS UNITS

TEST METHOD

VALUES METRIC UNITS

SPECIFIC GRAVITY

DIN 53508

1.4

ASTM D297

1.4

HARDNESS

DIN 53505

60 ± 5 SH A

ASTM D2240

60 ± 5 SH A

TENSILE STRENGTH ( MIN )

DIN 53504

715 PSI

ASTM D412

50 KG/CM2

ELONGATION AT BREAK ( MIN )

DIN 53504

300%

ASTM D412

300

COMPRESSION SET (70 ºC/24 HRS/25% SET) (MAX)

DIN ISO 815-1

40%

ASTM D395 METHOD B

40

TEAR RESISTANCE ( ANGULAR ) MIN

DIN 53515

101 LBS/INCH

ASTM D624

18 KG/CM

CHANGE IN PROPERTIES

HEAT AGEING ( 72 HRS. AT 70 ºC )

ASTM D573

— HARDNESS (PTS)

+ 5 (MAX)

+ 5 (MAX)

— TENSILE STRENGTH (%)

+ 10/ – 10

+ 10/ – 10

— ELONGATION AT BREAK (%)

+ 10/ – 20

+ 10/ – 20

POLYMER CONTENT (NITRILE)

100%

100%

CHEMICAL RESISTANCE

— OZONE

EXCELLENT

ASTM D 1149

EXCELLENT

— DILUTE ACIDS AND BASES

EXCELLENT

EXCELLENT

— CONCENTRATED ACIDS AND BASES

EXCELLENT

EXCELLENT

— OILS

NOT RECOMMENDED

NOT RECOMMENDED

— SOLVENTS

NOT RECOMMENDED

NOT RECOMMENDED

TEMPERATURE RANGE

-25º TO +140ºC

-25º TO +140ºC

COLOUR

OFF WHITE

 

Test Name – Determination of Amount of extractives Method: With reference to US FDA 21 CFR 177.2600

Extractants

Test Condition

Amount of Extractives mg/inch²

Acceptable Limit mg/inch²

Conclusion

1

Distilled Water

70 °C for 2 hours

10

20

Pass

n-Hexane

70 °C for 2 hours

100

175

Pass

Note:

  1. mg/inch2 denotes Milligram per square inch
  2. °C denotes Degrees Celsius
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