FDA Compliant Gasket Materials in the Food Industry

Greencrest Digital on December 2, 2022

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulates products that come into contact with food during processing, packaging and manufacturing. This is important to prevent toxic chemicals or potentially harmful allergens from contaminating food supplies. Since this is such an important component of food processing, there is a clear need for gaskets used in these types of processing plants to maintain compliance with FDA standards.

For the most part, FDA-compliant gaskets come in either rubber or plastic PTFE varieties.

Materials that are FDA Compliant for Gaskets

Types of PTFE FDA Food-Grade Gaskets

  • Durlon® 9000 Filled PTFE – Durlon® 9000 is used for process piping, chemical, pulp, food and beverage, and pharmaceutical applications where resistance to highly aggressive chemicals is required.
  • Durlon® 9200/9200W Filled PTFE – Durlon® 9200 gaskets are designed for use in aggressive chemicals and heavy acids, but also acceptable in pharmaceutical FDA applications.
  • Durlon® 9600 Expanded PTFE – Durlon® 9600 is made with only pure PTFE resins and is used in process piping and equipment, chemical, pull and paper, and food and beverage applications.
  • Virgin PTFE Sheet — FDA-approved and chemically inert.

Types of Rubber FDA Food-Grade Compliant Gaskets

  • Silicone – Silicone is often used in food processing where high heat is involved due to its ability to withstand a wide range of heat without deforming or degrading.
  • Nitrile – Nitrile gaskets are resistant to oil and are often used when oily foods are involved.
  • Neoprene – Neoprene rubber is a high-performance material that offers high wear-resistance, especially when placed under tensile stress.
  • EPDM – EPDM rubber is particularly useful in situations that involve exposure to outdoors or when a rugged gasket is needed.

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