Product Overview
60 Durometer Translucent FDA Grade Solid Silicone — Technical Overview & FAQs
Product Overview
60 Durometer Translucent FDA Grade Solid Silicone Rubber is a medium-firm to firm platinum-cured silicone elastomer engineered for food-contact safety, high mechanical durability, and stable sealing performance under moderate to high compression loads.
Fully compliant with FDA 21 CFR 177.2600, this material is non-toxic, odorless, tasteless, and suitable for food processing equipment, pharmaceutical systems, beverage machinery, and sanitary industrial applications.
At 60 Shore A, this grade offers a strong balance of firmness, tensile strength, and compression resistance, making it ideal for applications requiring stable dimensional control, reliable sealing under pressure, and long-term durability.
The translucent appearance further supports clean, hygienic, and inspection-critical environments.
Applications
Medium-to-high pressure sanitary sealing
Food- and beverage-processing equipment gaskets
Pharmaceutical and lab system seals
Medical device housings (non-implant)
High-temperature sanitary equipment
FDA-compliant extruded profiles, strips, and die-cut gaskets
Key Properties
Material Type: Platinum-cured FDA Silicone Rubber
Durometer: 60 Shore A (medium-firm to firm)
FDA Compliance: Meets FDA 21 CFR 177.2600
Mechanical Strength: Higher tear and tensile strength than 30A–50A grades
Flexibility: Moderate — maintains elasticity while offering strong structural integrity
Compression Set: Excellent long-term sealing retention
Temperature Range: –80 °F to +450 °F (–62 °C to +232 °C)
Environmental Resistance: UV, ozone, steam, and outdoor weather resistant
Chemical Resistance: Compatible with CIP washdown, sanitizers, and food-safe chemicals
Appearance: Translucent silicone ideal for sanitary/clean applications
Available Formats: Rolls, sheets, strips, die-cut gaskets, PSA-backed silicone, extrusions
Compliance: FDA 21 CFR 177.2600 | RoHS | REACH
FAQs
What is 60 Durometer Translucent FDA Silicone used for?
It is used for medium- to high-pressure sealing in food-processing equipment, beverage systems, pharmaceutical equipment, and industrial sanitary machinery requiring firm, FDA-approved elastomers.
How does 60A silicone compare to softer FDA silicone grades?
Compared to 30A, 40A, and 50A grades, 60A silicone offers:
Higher sealing force
Improved dimensional stability
Greater resistance to compression and tearing
Longer durability under clamping or mechanical stress
Is 60 durometer silicone safe for food-contact applications?
Yes — this silicone meets FDA 21 CFR 177.2600, ensuring that it is fully approved for incidental food-contact sealing applications.
Can 60 durometer silicone withstand high temperatures and washdown environments?
Absolutely. It withstands:
–80 °F to +450 °F operating temperatures
Steam and hot water
CIP and SIP sanitation chemicals
Detergents and industrial cleaners
Can this silicone be fabricated into custom gaskets or adhesive-backed parts?
Yes — H-O Products manufactures precision die-cut gaskets, PSA-backed silicone sheets, extruded seals, strips, and custom OEM FDA components.
Contact H-O Products today to request 60 Durometer Translucent FDA Silicone samples, engineering support, or custom sanitary gasket manufacturing - contact us.
