Typical Properties of 40 Durometer White FDA Grade Silicone
Description: 40 durometer FDA grade silicone gasket material, which is designed for use in gaskets applications where food may be present. 40 durometer FDA grade silicone is manufactured with FDA approved ingredients listed in CFR 117.2600, an FDA regulation which involves rubber articles intended for repeated use in contact with food. 40 durometer FDA grade silicone has a service temperature of -80°F to +450°F, with the ability to withstand +500°F on an intermittent basis. The material takes a low compression set and offers excellent UV and ozone resistance. 40 durometer FDA grade silicone is a non-toxic and chemically inert silicone material, which is low volatile, peroxide free, and does not discolor over time.
M&P Sealing’s FDA grade silicone gasket material is available in a wide range of durometers, ranging from as soft as 30 Durometer to as hard as 70 Durometer with standard durometers in between. 40 durometer FDA grade silicone is supplied white in color. 40 durometer FDA grade silicone can be converted into rolls ranging from as narrow as 1/4″ wide, up to 36″ in width. gasket has the capability to supply 40 durometer FDA grade silicone without adhesive or with either our standard acrylic adhesive or our high-temperature acrylic adhesive. 40 durometer FDA grade silicone can be manufactured to standard and custom thicknesses. M&P Sealing has the capacity to fabricate 40 durometer FDA grade silicone by die-cutting or waterjet cutting to meet your design and production requirements.
Specifications
21 CFR 177.2600
ASTM D2000
Physical Property
Test Method
Unit of Measure
Typical Properties
DUROMETER
ASTM D 2240
SHORE A
40 +/- 5
TENSILE STRENGTH
ASTM D 412
psi
600
SPECIFIC GRAVITY
ASTM D 297
G/CC
1.25
TEAR
ASTM D 624
ppi
(Die B)
80
ELONGATION
ASTM D 412
%
400
LOW-TEMPERATURE
N/A
°F
°C
-80°F
-62°C
HIGH-TEMPERATURE
N/A
°F
°C
450°F
232°C
HIGH INTERMITTENT TEMPERATURE
N/A
°F
°C
500°F
260°C
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