Product Overview
30 Durometer Translucent FDA Grade Solid Silicone — Technical Overview & FAQs
Product Overview
30 Durometer Translucent FDA Grade Solid Silicone Rubber is a soft, flexible, platinum-cured elastomer designed for applications requiring food-contact safety, excellent conformability, and reliable low-pressure sealing.
This material meets FDA 21 CFR 177.2600, ensuring it is non-toxic, odorless, tasteless, and suitable for use in food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and medical environments.
At 30 Shore A, the material provides a very soft and highly elastic sealing surface, offering exceptional recovery and performance in light-fastener-load enclosures and sanitary processing equipment. The translucent appearance also makes it ideal for visually inspected systems or equipment requiring clean aesthetics.
Applications
Soft sanitary gaskets and seals
Beverage, food dispensing, and processing equipment
Medical and laboratory device interfaces (non-implant)
Low-pressure industrial and hygienic enclosures
Soft cushioning pads for sensitive instruments
FDA-compliant die-cut seals, strips, and extruded parts
Key Properties
Material Type: Platinum-cured FDA Grade Solid Silicone Rubber
Durometer: 30 Shore A (soft, translucent grade)
FDA Compliance: Meets FDA 21 CFR 177.2600 for food-contact safety
Flexibility: Very high — conforms easily to uneven or delicate surfaces
Compression Force: Low; ideal for light mechanical fastening
Compression Set: Low — maintains sealing integrity over repeated cycles
Temperature Range: –80 °F to +450 °F (–62 °C to +232 °C)
Environmental Resistance: Strong UV, ozone, steam, and weather resistance
Chemical Resistance: Withstands sanitizers, CIP cleaning solutions, and food-safe chemicals
Appearance: Translucent silicone for hygienic visual inspection
Available Formats: Sheets, rolls, strips, extruded profiles, die-cut parts, PSA-backed versions
Compliance: FDA 21 CFR 177.2600 | RoHS | REACH
FAQs
What is 30 Durometer Translucent FDA Silicone used for?
It is used for soft sanitary seals, food-processing gaskets, beverage system components, and medical or lab equipment interfaces that require soft, flexible, food-safe silicone rubber.
Why choose a translucent 30A silicone instead of a firmer FDA grade?
30A silicone provides:
Greater softness than 40A–70A grades
Improved conformability to irregular surfaces
Low-pressure sealing requiring minimal closure force
Aesthetic and sanitary translucency for clean environments
Is 30 durometer silicone safe for food-contact applications?
Yes. It is compliant with FDA 21 CFR 177.2600, making it ideal for food, beverage, and sanitary processing systems requiring hygienic sealing.
How does 30 durometer silicone perform under high temperatures and cleaning cycles?
It performs exceptionally well across –80 °F to +450 °F, resisting:
Steam
Hot water
Sanitization chemicals
CIP washdown conditions
This makes it ideal for high-heat sanitary equipment.
Can this material be die-cut or supplied with adhesive backing?
Yes — H-O Products manufactures die-cut FDA silicone gaskets, PSA-backed versions, strips, sheets, and extruded custom components.
Contact H-O Products today to request 30 Durometer Translucent FDA Grade Solid Silicone samples, FDA documentation, or custom sanitary gasket solutions - contact us.
