60 Durometer FDA Grade Industrial Nitrile
60 Durometer FDA Grade Industrial Nitrile is a 60 Shore A NBR/SBR solid nitrile elastomer with a smooth white finish, formulated as an odorless, tasteless, and non-toxic product with natural resistance to bacterial growth. It delivers 1,000 psi min. tensile strength and 300% min. ultimate elongation with a compression set of 50% max. (22 hours @ 212°F). The material passes FDA 21 CFR 177.2600, is rated ASTM D2000: 1BF610, and is rated for service from -40°F to 200°F.
Key Properties
- Durometer / Hardness (Shore A): 60 — ASTM D2240
- Tensile Strength: 1,000 psi min. — ASTM D412
- Ultimate Elongation: 300% min. — ASTM D412
- Compression Set, 22 Hours @ 212°F: 50% max. — ASTM D395B
- Specific Gravity: 1.4 gr/cc — —
- Temperature Range: -40°F to 200°F
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Physical Properties
| Property | Value | Test Method |
| Polymer | NBR / SBR | — |
| Color | White | — |
| Finish | Smooth | — |
| Specific Gravity | 1.4 gr/cc | — |
| Thickness | 1/16″, 3/32″, 1/8″, 3/16″, 1/4″, 3/8″, 1/2″ | — |
Mechanical Properties
| Property | Value | Test Method |
| Durometer / Hardness (Shore A) | 60 | ASTM D2240 |
| Tensile Strength | 1,000 psi min. | ASTM D412 |
| Ultimate Elongation | 300% min. | ASTM D412 |
| Compression Set, 22 Hours @ 212°F | 50% max. | ASTM D395B |
Thermal Properties
| Property | Value | Test Method |
| Temperature Range | -40°F to 200°F | — |
Chemical Resistance
| Property | Value | Test Method |
| Petroleum-Based Hydraulic Fluids Resistance | Very Good | — |
Aging Performance — Heat Aging (70 Hours @ 212°F)
| Property | Value | Test Method |
| Hardness Change | ±15 points max. | ASTM D573 |
| Tensile Heat Aging @ 70 Hours @ 212°F | ±30% max. | ASTM D573 |
| Elongation Change | -50% max. | ASTM D573 |
Aging Performance — Oil Aging (70 Hours @ 212°F)
| Property | Value | Test Method |
| Volume Change After Oil Aging #3, 70 Hours @ 212°F | 60% max. | ASTM D471 |
Regulatory / Compliance Data
| Property | Value | Test Method |
| FDA 21 CFR 177.2600 | Pass | — |
| ASTM D2000: 1BF610 | Rated | — |
Compliance
- FDA 21 CFR 177.2600 — Compliant (Pass)
- ASTM D2000: 1BF610 — Rated
- Gaskets for food appliances — blenders, food processors, and related equipment — requiring oil-resistant, FDA-compliant rubber
- Dairy processing seals and gaskets for milk production equipment (Dairy 3A certified)
- Food processing counter tops, non-slip pads, and skirting where animal fat and vegetable oil exposure is a service condition
- Sealing and gasketing in butcher shops, commercial kitchens, grocery stores, and food processing plants requiring superior oil resistance
- Pharmaceutical processing and hospital equipment gaskets requiring FDA-compliant, non-toxic, oil-resistant elastomeric materials
Common industries: Food processing, dairy processing, food service, pharmaceutical, healthcare, cosmetics, commercial kitchen equipment.
60 Durometer FDA Grade Industrial Nitrile is a smooth-finish white NBR/SBR nitrile rubber sheeting at 60 Shore A, formulated for food contact applications requiring an odorless, tasteless, non-toxic elastomer with natural resistance to bacterial growth.
Nitrile rubber’s primary performance advantage is its resistance to oils and fats — the material provides excellent resistance to animal fat and vegetable oil where food items are present, and very good resistance to petroleum-based hydraulic fluids, making it the preferred FDA rubber compound for food processing environments where oil exposure is a service condition.
It is Dairy 3A certified for milk production and is an excellent gasket material for food appliances such as blenders and food processors. Very good resistance to alkalis and acids and white color that is easily visible in most applications further support its use across butcher shops, commercial kitchens, food processing plants, pharmaceutical processing, hospitals, cosmetics manufacturing, grocery stores, and general industrial plant applications.
Material is within Commercial Sheet Rubber Tolerances.
Oil aging volume change (Oil #3, 70 hours @ 212°F) is 60% max. per ASTM D471 — substantially lower than neoprene-based FDA rubber grades, reflecting nitrile’s superior oil resistance. Heat aging at 212°F for 70 hours yields hardness change of ±15 points max., tensile change of ±30% max., and elongation change of -50% max.
Compliant with FDA 21 CFR 177.2600 — Pass; ASTM D2000: 1BF610 — Rated.
What differentiates 60 Durometer FDA Grade Industrial Nitrile from other FDA rubber grades in this series?
60 Durometer FDA Grade Industrial Nitrile uses an NBR/SBR nitrile polymer specifically formulated for oil resistance — delivering excellent resistance to animal fat, vegetable oil, and petroleum-based hydraulic fluids, and an oil aging volume change of only 60% max. (vs. 120% max. on neoprene FDA grades). It is also Dairy 3A certified for milk production, making it the preferred FDA rubber material for food processing and dairy applications where oil or fat contact is a routine service condition. The white color provides high visibility in food contact environments.
Why is compression set an important consideration for solid nitrile elastomers?
Compression set measures how well an elastomer recovers its original thickness after sustained compression. In food processing gaskets, counter tops, and sealing pads, high compression set means the material permanently flattens over time, reducing its sealing effectiveness and load distribution capability. 60 Durometer FDA Grade Industrial Nitrile is rated at 50% max. compression set (22 hours @ 212°F per ASTM D395B), appropriate for nitrile industrial elastomer applications operating within the stated temperature range.
What is the temperature range for 60 Durometer FDA Grade Industrial Nitrile?
60 Durometer FDA Grade Industrial Nitrile is rated for service from -40°F to 200°F, as listed on the TDS.
Is 60 Durometer FDA Grade Industrial Nitrile suitable for food contact and regulated food processing environments?
Yes. This material passes FDA 21 CFR 177.2600 and is formulated as an odorless, tasteless, non-toxic product with natural resistance to bacterial growth. It is also Dairy 3A certified for milk production and is specifically designed for food processing, commercial kitchen, pharmaceutical processing, and related food contact applications, as stated on the TDS.
How should 60 Durometer FDA Grade Industrial Nitrile be specified?
Specify grade (60 Durometer FDA Grade Industrial Nitrile), thickness, compliance requirements (FDA 21 CFR 177.2600 / ASTM D2000: 1BF610), dimensional tolerances, and finished format.
