Product Overview
60 Durometer FDA Grade Solid Silicone — Technical Overview & FAQs
Product Overview
60 Durometer FDA Grade Solid Silicone Rubber is a firm, platinum-cured silicone elastomer engineered for food-contact safety, industrial durability, and high mechanical stability.
Fully compliant with FDA 21 CFR 177.2600, this material is odorless, tasteless, non-toxic, and ideal for medium-to-high compression sanitary sealing where enhanced structural strength is required.
With a firmness of 60 Shore A, this grade offers excellent resistance to deformation under load, improved sealing pressure, and superior durability for food processing, pharmaceutical equipment, sanitary enclosures, and high-temperature manufacturing environments.
Applications
Medium-to-high compression sanitary gaskets
High-temperature food equipment seals
Beverage and dispensing system components
Pharmaceutical manufacturing and cleanroom systems
Medical and laboratory device housings (non-implant)
FDA-compliant die-cut gaskets, strips, pads, and extruded profiles
Key Properties
Material Type: FDA Grade Solid Silicone
Durometer: 60 Shore A (firm sanitary silicone rubber)
FDA Compliance: Meets FDA 21 CFR 177.2600
Mechanical Strength: Higher tensile strength vs. softer FDA grades
Compression Set: Very low — maintains high-pressure sealing performance
Elongation: Moderate flexibility with firm mechanical stability
Temperature Range: –80 °F to +450 °F (–62 °C to +232 °C)
Environmental Resistance: UV, ozone, moisture, and steam resistant
Chemical Resistance: Excellent resistance to sanitizers, detergents, and CIP washdowns
Color Options: Translucent, white, red iron oxide, or cstom FDA-compliant colors
Formats Available: Sheets, rolls, strips, extrusion profiles, die-cut gaskets, PSA-backed parts
Compliance: FDA 21 CFR 177.2600 | RoHS | REACH
FAQs
What is 60 Durometer FDA Grade Silicone used for?
It is used for durable sanitary gaskets, food equipment seals, pharmaceutical devices, and high-pressure FDA-compliant sealing applications requiring firm, long-lasting performance.
Is 60 durometer silicone safe for food-contact applications?
Yes — it is fully compliant with FDA 21 CFR 177.2600 and safe for incidental food contact in processing, dispensing, and sanitary manufacturing environments.
What makes 60A FDA silicone different from softer grades?
60A silicone is significantly firmer, providing:
Higher sealing pressure
Improved structural support
Greater resistance to compression and deformation
Longer service life in industrial environments
Does 60 durometer silicone withstand high temperatures and sanitation cycles?
Yes — it remains stable from –80 °F to +450 °F, resisting:
Steam
Hot water
Cleaning and CIP chemicals
Repeated sanitation cycles without degradation
Can FDA silicone be die-cut or supplied with adhesive backing?
Absolutely — H-O Products manufactures die-cut sanitary gaskets, PSA-backed components, strips, sheets, and custom OEM sanitary parts.
Contact H-O Products today for 60 Durometer FDA Grade Solid Silicone samples, custom sanitary gasket fabrication, or FDA compliance documentation - contact us.
