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Blue FDA Approved & EU1935/2004 Compliant Nitrile Rubber 60° Shore
- Approved to US FDA 21 CFR177,2600 – EU1935/2004 and USP Class V1 compliant
- REACH, RoHS, PAH and CE compliant
- Suitable for high temperatures and media containing oils, fats and greases
- FDA approved Nitrile Rubber: 60° Shore
From £43.07 Excl. VAT
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Chemical Resistances
Coru166 is a Blue FDA approved Nitrile rubber sheeting for use with food and drink stuffs. Nitrile / Synthetic blend material for use at higher temperatures for media containing oils, fats and greases. Blue in colour to meet the now more common demands of the food industry.
Complies to US FDA 21 CFR177.2600. & SGS APPROVED – EU 1935/2004 and USP Class VI Compliant.
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 Data Sheet):
- 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.
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PROPERTIES |
TEST METHOD |
VALUES FPS UNITS |
TEST METHOD |
VALUES METRIC UNITS |
|
SPECIFIC GRAVITY |
ASTM D297 |
1.40 ± 0.05 |
DIN 53508 |
1.40 ± 0.05 |
|
HARDNESS |
ASTM D2240 |
60 ± 5 SH A |
DIN 53505 |
60 ± 5 SH A |
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TENSILE STRENGTH ( MIN ) |
ASTM D412 |
1140 PSI |
DIN 53504 |
60 KG/CM2 |
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ELONGATION AT BREAK ( MIN ) |
ASTM D412 |
350% |
DIN 53504 |
350% |
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COMPRESSION SET (70 ºC/24 HRS/25% SET) (MAX) |
ASTM D395 METHOD B |
40% |
DIN 53517 |
40% |
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TEAR RESISTANCE ( ANGULAR ) MIN |
ASTM D624 |
112 LBS/INCH |
DIN 53515 |
20 KG/CM |
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CHANGE IN PROPERTIES |
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|
|
|
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HEAT AGEING ( 72 HRS. AT 70 ºC ) |
ASTM D573 |
|
|
|
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— HARDNESS (PTS) |
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+ 4 (MAX) |
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+ 4 (MAX) |
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— TENSILE STRENGTH (%) |
|
+ 10 / – 15 |
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+ 10 / – 15 |
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— ELONGATION AT BREAK (%) |
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+ 10 / – 20 |
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+ 10 / – 20 |
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VOLUME SWELL : AT 70º C FOR 72 HRS/IN |
ASTM D 471 |
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|
ASTM OIL NO.1 |
|
+ 3 % |
|
+ 3 % |
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ASTM OIL NO.2 |
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+ 16% |
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+ 16% |
|
ASTM OIL NO.3 |
|
+ 20% |
|
+ 20% |
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POLYMER CONTENT (NITRILE) |
|
100% |
|
100% |
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CHEMICAL RESISTANCE |
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|
|
|
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— OZONE |
ASTM D 1149 |
FAIR |
|
FAIR |
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— DILUTE ACIDS AND BASES |
|
GOOD |
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GOOD |
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— CONCENTRATED ACIDS AND BASES |
|
NOT RECOMMENDED |
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NOT RECOMMENDED |
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— OILS |
|
GOOD |
|
GOOD |
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— SOLVENTS |
|
FAIR |
|
FAIR |
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TEMPERATURE RANGE |
|
-25º TO + 110º C |
|
-25º TO + 110º C |
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COLOUR |
|
RAL 5012 BLUE |
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RAL 5012 BLUE |
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POLYMER CONTENT (%) |
|
100 |
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Test Name – Determination of Amount of extractives
Method: With reference to US FDA 21 CFR 177.2 00
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Extractants |
Test Condition |
Amount of Extractives mg/inch² |
Acceptable limit mg/inch² |
Conclusion |
|
1 |
||||
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Distilled Water |
70 °C for 2 hours |
10 |
20 |
Pass |
|
n-Hexane |
70 °C for 2 hours |
100 |
175 |
Pass |
Note:
- mg/inch² denotes Milligram per square inch
- °C denotes Degrees Celsius
|
PROPERTIES |
TEST METHOD |
VALUES FPS UNITS |
TEST METHOD |
VALUES METRIC UNITS |
|
SPECIFIC GRAVITY |
ASTM D297 |
1.40 ± 0.05 |
DIN 53508 |
1.40 ± 0.05 |
|
HARDNESS |
ASTM D2240 |
60 ± 5 SH A |
DIN 53505 |
60 ± 5 SH A |
|
TENSILE STRENGTH ( MIN ) |
ASTM D412 |
1140 PSI |
DIN 53504 |
60 KG/CM2 |
|
ELONGATION AT BREAK ( MIN ) |
ASTM D412 |
350% |
DIN 53504 |
350% |
|
COMPRESSION SET (70 ºC/24 HRS/25% SET) (MAX) |
ASTM D395 METHOD B |
40% |
DIN 53517 |
40% |
|
TEAR RESISTANCE ( ANGULAR ) MIN |
ASTM D624 |
112 LBS/INCH |
DIN 53515 |
20 KG/CM |
|
CHANGE IN PROPERTIES |
|
|
|
|
|
HEAT AGEING ( 72 HRS. AT 70 ºC ) |
ASTM D573 |
|
|
|
|
— HARDNESS (PTS) |
|
+ 4 (MAX) |
|
+ 4 (MAX) |
|
— TENSILE STRENGTH (%) |
|
+ 10 / – 15 |
|
+ 10 / – 15 |
|
— ELONGATION AT BREAK (%) |
|
+ 10 / – 20 |
|
+ 10 / – 20 |
|
VOLUME SWELL : AT 70º C FOR 72 HRS/IN |
ASTM D 471 |
|
|
|
|
ASTM OIL NO.1 |
|
+ 3 % |
|
+ 3 % |
|
ASTM OIL NO.2 |
|
+ 16% |
|
+ 16% |
|
ASTM OIL NO.3 |
|
+ 20% |
|
+ 20% |
|
POLYMER CONTENT (NITRILE) |
|
100% |
|
100% |
|
CHEMICAL RESISTANCE |
|
|
|
|
|
— OZONE |
ASTM D 1149 |
FAIR |
|
FAIR |
|
— DILUTE ACIDS AND BASES |
|
GOOD |
|
GOOD |
|
— CONCENTRATED ACIDS AND BASES |
|
NOT RECOMMENDED |
|
NOT RECOMMENDED |
|
— OILS |
|
GOOD |
|
GOOD |
|
— SOLVENTS |
|
FAIR |
|
FAIR |
|
TEMPERATURE RANGE |
|
-25º TO + 110º C |
|
-25º TO + 110º C |
|
COLOUR |
|
RAL 5012 BLUE |
|
RAL 5012 BLUE |
|
POLYMER CONTENT (%) |
|
100 |
||
Test Name – Determination of Amount of extractives
Method: With reference to US FDA 21 CFR 177.2 00
|
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:
- mg/inch² denotes Milligram per square inch
- °C denotes Degrees Celsius