60 Durometer Translucent FDA Grade Solid Silicone
60 Durometer Translucent FDA Grade Solid Silicone is a translucent FDA grade solid silicone sheeting rated at 60 Shore A, designed for high food contact and dairy applications requiring a medium-firm, high-strength sealing material. It maintains continuous service from -80°F to 450°F, with intermittent capability to 500°F. The material passes FDA 21 CFR 177.2600 and is odorless, tasteless, and non-yellowing.
Key Properties
- Durometer / Hardness (Shore A): 60 ±5 — ASTM D2240
- Tensile Strength: 1250 psi — ASTM D412
- Elongation: 750% — ASTM D412
- Tear Strength: 180 psi — ASTM D624
- Specific Gravity: 1.15 g/cc — ASTM D297
- Service Temperature Range: -80°F to 450°F continuous; 500°F intermittent
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Physical Properties
| Property | Value | Test Method |
| Material / Substrate | Solid Silicone | — |
| Color | Translucent | — |
| Specific Gravity | 1.15 g/cc | ASTM D297 |
| Thickness | 1/32″, 1/16″, 3/32″, 1/8″, 3/16″, 1/4″, 1/2″ | — |
Mechanical Properties
| Property | Value | Test Method |
| Durometer / Hardness (Shore A) | 60 ±5 | ASTM D2240 |
| Tensile Strength | 1250 psi | ASTM D412 |
| Elongation | 750% | ASTM D412 |
| Tear Strength | 180 psi | ASTM D624 |
Thermal Properties
| Property | Value | Test Method |
| Low-Temperature Resistance | -80°F | — |
| High Temperature Resistance | 450°F | — |
| High Intermittent Temperature | 500°F | — |
Environmental Performance
| Property | Value | Test Method |
| Ozone Resistance | Excellent | — |
| UV Resistance | Excellent | — |
Regulatory / Compliance Data
| Property | Value | Test Method |
| FDA 21 CFR 177.2600 | Pass | — |
Compliance
- FDA 21 CFR 177.2600 — Compliant (Pass)
- Food contact gaskets and seals in dairy and high food contact processing equipment requiring maximum tensile strength
- Die-cut sealing components for FDA-regulated environments where physical robustness and dimensional stability are critical
- Seals and gaskets demanding odorless, tasteless, non-yellowing, and visually inspectable properties
- Medium-firm sealing elements in food contact assemblies subject to sustained mechanical stress
- General-purpose food-grade seals across a broad thermal service range
Common industries: Dairy processing, food processing, food service equipment, pharmaceutical, beverage equipment.
60 Durometer Translucent FDA Grade Solid Silicone is a medium-firm translucent FDA grade solid silicone sheeting at 60 Shore A, providing a high-strength, dimensionally stable sealing solution for high food contact and dairy environments. At 1250 psi tensile strength — the highest in the translucent FDA silicone series — this grade offers outstanding resistance to physical damage while retaining 750% elongation and compliance with FDA 21 CFR 177.2600.
Its translucent appearance, odorless and tasteless nature, and non-yellowing formulation make it appropriate for dairy processing, beverage, and food service sealing applications where hygienic properties and visual cleanliness are required.
The material exhibits excellent UV and ozone resistance and functions as an effective electrical insulator. It is readily processed by die-cutting into precision gasket and seal profiles.
Compliant with FDA 21 CFR 177.2600 — Pass.
What differentiates 60 Durometer Translucent FDA Grade Solid Silicone from softer translucent FDA grades in this series?
60 Durometer Translucent FDA Grade Solid Silicone delivers the highest tensile strength in the translucent FDA silicone series at 1250 psi alongside a medium-firm 60 Shore A durometer. This makes it the preferred choice when food contact gaskets must resist tearing or physical damage under demanding handling and processing conditions while maintaining FDA compliance and translucent hygienic properties.
Why is compression set an important consideration for solid silicone elastomers?
Compression set measures how well an elastomer recovers its original thickness after sustained compression. In sealing applications, a material with high compression set will permanently deform over time, reducing sealing force and allowing leak paths to develop. Low compression set is listed as a key feature of this material, indicating it is formulated to maintain sealing integrity over extended service periods.
What is the service temperature range for 60 Durometer Translucent FDA Grade Solid Silicone?
60 Durometer Translucent FDA Grade Solid Silicone is rated for continuous service from -80°F to 450°F, with a high intermittent temperature resistance of 500°F, as listed on the TDS.
Is 60 Durometer Translucent FDA Grade Solid Silicone suitable for food contact and dairy environments?
Yes. This material passes FDA 21 CFR 177.2600 and is specifically designed for high food contact and dairy applications. It is odorless, tasteless, and non-yellowing, as stated on the TDS.
How should 60 Durometer Translucent FDA Grade Solid Silicone be specified?
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