60 Durometer FDA Grade Industrial EPDM
60 Durometer FDA Grade Industrial EPDM is a 60 Shore A solid EPDM elastomer formulated for food-contact and regulated industrial environments, providing odorless, tasteless, and non-toxic performance with natural resistance to bacterial growth. It delivers a minimum tensile strength of 1,000 psi and minimum ultimate elongation of 300%, with a service temperature range of -40°F to 250°F. The material complies with FDA 21 CFR 177.2600 and is rated to ASTM D2000: 1BA610.
Key Properties
- Durometer / Hardness (Shore A): 60 ±5 (ASTM D2240)
- Tensile Strength: 1,000 psi min. (ASTM D412)
- Ultimate Elongation: 300% min. (ASTM D412)
- Compression Set, 22 hrs @ 158°F: 50% max (ASTM D395B)
- Specific Gravity: 1.33 gr/cc
Temperature Range: -40°F to 250°F
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Physical Properties
| Property | Value | Test Method |
| Thickness | 1/8″, 1/4″ | — |
| Color | White | — |
| Finish | Smooth | — |
| Polymer | Solid EPDM | — |
| Specific Gravity | 1.33 gr/cc | — |
Mechanical Properties
| Property | Value | Test Method |
| Durometer / Hardness (Shore A) | 60 ±5 | ASTM D2240 |
| Tensile Strength | 1,000 psi min. | ASTM D412 |
| Ultimate Elongation | 300% min. | ASTM D412 |
| Compression Set, 22 hrs @ 158°F | 50% max | ASTM D395B |
Thermal Properties
| Property | Value | Test Method |
| Temperature Range | -40°F to 250°F | — |
Aging Performance — Heat Aging (22 Hours @ 212°F)
| Property | Value | Test Method |
| Hardness Change | +/- 15 points max. | ASTM D573 |
| Tensile Change | -30% max. | ASTM D573 |
| Elongation Change | +/- 50% max. | ASTM D573 |
Regulatory / Compliance Data
| Property | Value | Test Method |
| FDA 21 CFR 177.2600 | Pass | — |
| ASTM D2000: 1BA610 | Rated | — |
Compliance
- FDA 21 CFR 177.2600 — Compliant (Pass)
- ASTM D2000: 1BA610 — Compliant (Rated)
- General gaskets and sealing components for food processing equipment requiring FDA-compliant elastomer contact surfaces
- Counter top surfaces, non-slip pads, and skirting in food processing facilities, butcher shops, and commercial kitchens
- Gaskets and seals for pharmaceutical processing and cosmetics manufacturing equipment requiring non-toxic, bacterial-growth-resistant materials
- Sanitary flooring accessories, matting, and contact surfaces in hospitals, grocery stores, and regulated industrial plants
- Outdoor and weather-exposed gaskets and seals requiring heat, ozone, and weathering resistance across the full service temperature range
Common industries: Food processing, pharmaceutical manufacturing, commercial foodservice, healthcare, cosmetics manufacturing, grocery retail.
60 Durometer FDA Grade Industrial EPDM is a 60 durometer solid EPDM elastomer designed for gasket, pad, and contact surface applications in food processing and regulated sanitary environments. As an odorless, tasteless, and non-toxic material, it is inherently suited for direct and indirect food contact service.
The natural resistance to bacterial growth makes it appropriate for use in butcher shops, commercial kitchens, food processing plants, pharmaceutical processing operations, hospitals, cosmetics manufacturing facilities, and grocery store environments.
Beyond its food-safety characteristics, the material offers good resistance to ordinary diluted acids and alkalis, as well as superior resistance to hot and cold weather conditions. It is resistant to heat, ozone, and weathering, supporting long-term outdoor or exposed-environment service. The white smooth finish allows visual inspection for contamination, which is an important consideration in food-contact applications.
Heat aging performance per ASTM D573 (22 hours @ 212°F) shows a maximum hardness change of ±15 points, a maximum tensile change of -30%, and a maximum elongation change of ±50%. Compliant with FDA 21 CFR 177.2600 and rated to ASTM D2000: 1BA610.
What differentiates 60 Durometer FDA Grade Industrial EPDM from standard industrial EPDM grades?
60 Durometer FDA Grade Industrial EPDM is specifically formulated as an FDA-grade EPDM — odorless, tasteless, non-toxic, and with natural resistance to bacterial growth — properties not required or guaranteed in standard industrial EPDM compounds. It is white in color to support visual contamination inspection in food-contact environments, and it complies with FDA 21 CFR 177.2600 and is rated to ASTM D2000: 1BA610. Standard industrial EPDM grades are not certified for food-contact or pharmaceutical use.
Why is compression set critical for a solid EPDM gasket material?
Compression set measures how much permanent deformation a rubber material retains after being held under compression for a defined period. In gasket applications, a material with high compression set loses its ability to maintain sealing force over time — the rubber does not recover its original thickness after the compressive load is released, allowing leaks to develop. 60 Durometer FDA Grade Industrial EPDM is rated at 50% maximum compression set after 22 hours at 158°F (ASTM D395B), establishing the upper bound of permanent deformation acceptable for the sealing applications this material is designed to serve.
What is the service temperature range for 60 Durometer FDA Grade Industrial EPDM?
60 Durometer FDA Grade Industrial EPDM is rated for service from -40°F to 250°F, as listed on the TDS.
Is 60 Durometer FDA Grade Industrial EPDM suitable for food-contact or regulated pharmaceutical environments?
Yes. 60 Durometer FDA Grade Industrial EPDM complies with FDA 21 CFR 177.2600 and is rated to ASTM D2000: 1BA610. The material is odorless, tasteless, and non-toxic, and displays natural resistance to bacterial growth, making it suitable for direct and indirect food-contact applications in food processing, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, and healthcare environments.
How should 60 Durometer FDA Grade Industrial EPDM be specified?
Specify grade (60 Durometer FDA Grade Industrial EPDM), thickness (1/8" or 1/4"), color (white), compliance requirements (FDA 21 CFR 177.2600, ASTM D2000: 1BA610), dimensional tolerances, and finished format.
