60MG Medical Grade PVC Foam
60MG Medical Grade PVC Foam is a closed-cell, low-density PVC foam independently tested and certified to comply with the ISO 10993-10 protocol for direct skin contact, available in nine thicknesses from 1/16″ to 1″ in Black and Gray. Compression deflection is 2.2 psi per ASTM D1667, Shore 00 hardness is 25 per ASTM D2240, and the foam remains pliable at temperatures of -4°F to 180°F. Density is thickness-dependent across three gauge ranges.
Key Properties
- Compression Deflection: 2.2 psi (ASTM D1667)
- Tensile Strength: 20 psi (ASTM D412, Die A)
- Elongation: 130% (ASTM D412)
- Hardness (Shore 00): 25 (ASTM D2240)
- Density (3/16″–1″): 5.5–8.5 lb/ft³
- Flammability: Self-Extinguishing (MVSS 302)
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Physical Properties
| Property | Value | Test Method |
| Thickness | 1/16″, 3/32″, 1/8″, 3/16″, 1/4″, 3/8″, 1/2″, 3/4″, 1″ | — |
| Color | Black, Gray | — |
| Material/Substrate | Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) | — |
| Density, 1/16″–<1/8″ | 7–10 lb/ft³ | — |
| Density, 1/8″–<3/16″ | 6–9 lb/ft³ | — |
| Density, 3/16″–1″ | 5.5–8.5 lb/ft³ | — |
| Hardness (Shore 00) | 25 | ASTM D2240 |
| Thermal Conductivity | .27 | ASTM C518 |
Mechanical Properties
| Property | Value | Test Method |
| Force to Compress, 1/16″–1/4″ | 4.0 psi | ASTM D1667 |
| Force to Compress, ≥1/4″–1″ | 3.0 psi | ASTM D1667 |
| Compression Deflection | 2.2 psi | ASTM D1667 |
| Water Absorption | 6% | ASTM D1056 |
| Tensile Strength | 20 psi | ASTM D412, Die A |
| Elongation | 130% | ASTM D412 |
Flame & Fire Performance
| Property | Value | Test Method |
| Flammability | Self-Extinguishing | MVSS 302 |
Environmental Performance
| Property | Value | Test Method |
| Fungi Resistance | Excellent | — |
| Oxidation Resistance | Excellent | — |
| Weather Resistance | Excellent | — |
Storage
| Property | Value | Test Method |
| Shelf Life (With Adhesive) | 6 months when stored at or below 75°F from date of production | — |
| Shelf Life (Without Adhesive) | 2 years when stored at or below 75°F from date of production | — |
Compliance
- ISO 10993-10 — Compliant (independently tested and certified, direct skin contact)
- MVSS 302 — Compliant (Self-Extinguishing)
- Face shields and face mask sealing components requiring ISO 10993-10 certified bio-compatible PVC foam for direct skin contact
- Padding and sealing components for diagnostic devices and therapeutic accessories where skin-contact bio-compatibility certification is required
- Wheelchair seating pads and healthcare cushioning applications requiring a durable, moisture-resistant, closed-cell PVC foam across nine available thicknesses
- Seals for tight-radius curves in medical device and healthcare equipment assemblies requiring a soft, conformable closed-cell foam
- General healthcare sealing applications requiring MVSS 302 self-extinguishing flammability performance and ISO 10993-10 compliance in Black or Gray
Common industries: Healthcare, medical devices, therapeutic accessories, general industrial sealing.
60MG Medical Grade PVC Foam is a closed-cell, low-density PVC foam bio-compatible and independently tested and certified to comply with the ISO 10993-10 protocol for direct skin contact. Available in nine thicknesses from 1/16″ to 1″ in both Black and Gray, it is used in the healthcare industry for face shields, face masks, pads for diagnostic devices, therapeutic accessories, and wheelchair seating, as well as for sealing tight-radius curves.
The ISO 10993-10 certification for direct skin contact is the defining compliance credential that distinguishes this product from other PVC foam grades in the product line.
Density is thickness-dependent: 7–10 lb/ft³ for 1/16″–<1/8″, 6–9 lb/ft³ for 1/8″–<3/16″, and 5.5–8.5 lb/ft³ for 3/16″–1″. Force to compress is 4.0 psi for 1/16″–1/4″ and 3.0 psi for ≥1/4″–1″ per ASTM D1667. Water absorption is 6% per ASTM D1056. Thermal conductivity is .27 per ASTM C518. Fungi, oxidation, and weather resistance are all rated Excellent. Flammability is Self-Extinguishing per MVSS 302.
Shelf life is six months with adhesive and two years without adhesive when stored at or below 75°F from the date of production. The TDS includes a back-stripping note: when reverse-wrapped so the adhesive side faces the liner, a loss of yield in roll length occurs equal to the outer circumference of the material minus 10 inches.
Compliant with ISO 10993-10 (direct skin contact, independently tested and certified) and MVSS 302 (Self-Extinguishing).
What differentiates 60MG Medical Grade PVC Foam from other PVC foam grades in the product line?
60MG is the only PVC foam grade in the product line independently tested and certified to comply with ISO 10993-10 for direct skin contact, making it the required selection for any healthcare, medical device, or patient-contact application where bio-compatibility certification is a design or regulatory requirement. It is available in nine thicknesses up to 1" in both Black and Gray, and includes a 3/32" gauge not offered in many other grades. The flammability designation is Self-Extinguishing per MVSS 302 — phrased differently from the "Pass FMVSS-302" language used on other PVC foam TDS documents in this product line; both designations are reported exactly as written on their respective TDS documents.
Why is compression deflection important for a medical-grade PVC foam used in skin-contact and sealing applications?
In face mask, face shield, and wheelchair seating applications, the foam must conform to curved anatomical surfaces under low contact pressure to achieve a complete seal or cushion without causing discomfort or pressure-related tissue damage. A low compression deflection — 2.2 psi for 60MG — ensures the foam compresses fully against the skin contour under the minimal applied force available from straps, frames, or body weight. For tight-radius curve sealing in medical devices, low stiffness allows the foam to bend and maintain continuous contact around curved substrates without springing away from the surface.
What is the temperature range for 60MG Medical Grade PVC Foam?
The foam remains pliable at temperatures of -4°F to 180°F as stated in the product features on the TDS. No explicit service temperature range is listed in the technical data table.
Is 60MG Medical Grade PVC Foam suitable for regulated healthcare and skin-contact environments?
Yes. 60MG has been independently tested and certified to comply with the ISO 10993-10 protocol for direct skin contact, as stated on the TDS. It also meets MVSS 302 Self-Extinguishing flammability performance.
How should 60MG Medical Grade PVC Foam be specified?
Specify grade (60MGPVC), thickness (from the nine available gauges), color (Black or Gray), adhesive configuration (with or without adhesive — noting the back-stripping yield loss for reverse-wrapped rolls with adhesive), applicable compliance requirements (ISO 10993-10 direct skin contact, MVSS 302), dimensional tolerances, and finished format (sheet, slit roll, or die-cut component).
