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.
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.
PROPERTIES |
TEST METHOD |
VALUES FPS UNITS |
TEST METHOD |
VALUES METRIC UNITS |
SPECIFIC GRAVITY |
DIN 53508 |
1.3 |
ASTM D297 |
1.3 |
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 |
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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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+ 5 (MAX) |
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+ 5 (MAX) |
--- TENSILE STRENGTH (%) |
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+ 10/ - 10 |
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+ 10/ - 10 |
--- ELONGATION AT BREAK (%) |
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+ 10/ - 20 |
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+ 10/ - 20 |
POLYMER CONTENT (NITRILE) |
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100% |
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100% |
CHEMICAL RESISTANCE |
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--- OZONE |
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EXCELLENT |
ASTM D 1149 |
EXCELLENT |
--- DILUTE ACIDS AND BASES |
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EXCELLENT |
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EXCELLENT |
--- CONCENTRATED ACIDS AND BASES |
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EXCELLENT |
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EXCELLENT |
--- OILS |
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NOT RECOMMENDED |
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NOT RECOMMENDED |
--- SOLVENTS |
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NOT RECOMMENDED |
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NOT RECOMMENDED |
TEMPERATURE RANGE |
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-25º TO +140ºC |
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-25º TO +140ºC |
COLOUR |
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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 |
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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:
Special Price | No |
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Resistance to | Please Call |
Insertion Req | No |
Material | FDA Approved EPDM |
Shore Hardness +/- 5º | 60 |
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