*These values are typical properties and are not intended for use in preparing specifications.
- Durometer - Shore A 38 Shore A to 48 Shore A
- Elongation > 400 %
- Specific Gravity @ 25C 1.09 to 1.13
- Tensile Strength > 725 psi
*For further details on the suitability of this product for food contact applications, please refer to the Food Regulatory Profile.
United States FDA Regulations
- 21 CFR Section 175.300: "Resinous and polymeric coatings".
- 21 CFR Section 177.1210: "Closures with sealing gaskets for food containers".
- 21 CFR Section 177.2600: "Rubber articles intended for repeated use".
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European Union Food Regulations
- BfR recommendation XV about Silicones. It is the responsibility of both the manufacturer of finished food contact articles as well as the industrial food packager to make sure that these articles in their intended use are in compliance with applicable requirements on volatiles. The measurement of volatiles should be performed on the finished article in contact with food and volatile content should not exceed 0,5%.
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