White Food Quality Nitrile Rubber Approved to: FDA 21 CFR 177.2600

SKU: SM137
Roll Size: 5m, 10m

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SM137 white Food Quality Nitrile Rubber 60° shore is a High Grade of white NBR synthetic rubber suitable for use with food and drink. The components used and their maximum proportions in the composition of the rubber mixture are in accordance with the FDA (food and drug administration) regulation 177 (indirect food additives) section 177.2600 – rubber articles for repeated usage, EU1935/2004 and USP Class1 V1 Compliant.

N.B. Metroseal Sheeting can be supplied plain or with self adhesive backed tape (SAB). Rubber Strip to bespoke sizes are available along with customised sheets/gaskets. Please email your enquiry details to sales@metroseal.co.uk.

The above sheeting is manufactured from top quality virgin materials and ingredients meeting high standard of performance.

  • Material Profile: See below
  • Thickness: 0.5mm to 50mm
  • Sheet Size: 1.4m wide in 5, 10 and 20m rolls
  • Finish: Smooth finish
  • Cutting: Standard press-tools

The component parts used and maximum levels in compound mixtures are in accordance with FDA [Food & Drug Administration – Department of Health and Human Services] part 177 – indirect food additives section 177.2600 – rubber articles for repeated use.

Other grades, colours and finishes are available – subject to minimum batch quantities.

This Product is REACH, RoHS, PAH and CE Compliant.

Chemical Resistances

Brine, Calcium Chloride, Carbon Dioxide, Carbon Monoxide, Castor Oil, Corn Oil, Crude Oil, Diesel Oil, Fatty Acids, Gasoline, Glucose, Grease, Heptane, Hydraulic Fluid, Hydrogen Gas, Hydrogen Sulphide, Jet Fuels, Kerosene, Lard, Lime, Linoleic Acid, Linseed Oil, LPG, Lubricating Oils, Mineral Oil, Natural Gas, Neon Gas, Nitrogen, Oil Petroleum, Oleic Acid, Paraffin Wax, Pentane, Petroleum Oils, Pine Oil, Propane, Sea Water, Sewage, Steam, Sulfuric Acid, Toluene, Transformer Oil, Urea, Varnish

PROPERTIES

TEST METHOD

VALUES FPS UNITS

TEST METHOD

VALUES METRIC UNITS

SPECIFIC GRAVITY 1.4 +- 0.05 ASTM D297 1.4 +- 0.05
HARDNESS ISO48-4 60 ± 5 SH A ASTM D2240 60 ± 5 SH A
TENSILE STRENGTH ( MIN ) ISO 37 711 PSI ASTM D412 50 KG/CM2
ELONGATION AT BREAK ( MIN ) ISO 37 250% ASTM D412 250%
COMPRESSION SET (70 ºC/24 HRS/25% SET) (MAX) ISO 815-1 30 ASTM D395 METHOD B 30%
TEAR RESISTANCE ( ANGULAR ) MIN ISO 34-1 139 LBS/INCH ASTM D624 25 KG/CM
CHANGE IN PROPERTIES
HEAT AGEING ( 72 HRS. AT 70 ºC ) ASTM D573
— HARDNESS (PTS) + 15 (MAX) + 15 (MAX)
— TENSILE STRENGTH (%) + /- 30 + /- 30
— ELONGATION AT BREAK (%) + /- 50 + /- 50
VOLUME SWELL : AT 70º C FOR 72 HRS/IN ASTM D 471
IRM OIL NO.1 NOT RECOMMENDED NOT RECOMMENDED
IRM OIL NO.2 NOT RECOMMENDED NOT RECOMMENDED
IRM OIL NO.3 + 40% + 40%
ABRASION RESISTANCE -(RVL) 200mm3 200mm3
POLYMER CONTENT (NITRILE) 100 100%
CHEMICAL RESISTANCE
— OZONE FAIR FAIR
— DILUTE ACIDS AND BASES GOOD GOOD
— CONCENTRATED ACIDS AND BASES GOOD GOOD
— OILS FAIR FAIR
— SOLVENTS FAIR FAIR
TEMPERATURE RANGE -30º TO + 110º C -30º TO + 110º C
COLOUR OFF WHITE – RAL 9010 OFF WHITE – RAL 9010

 

Extraction Data Test Results 

Test Name: Determination of Amount of Extractives

Method : With reference to US FDA 21 CFR 177.2600

EXTRACTANTS TEST CONDITION AMOUNT OF EXTRACTIVES (MG/INCH²) 1 Acceptable Limit (mg/inch²)   CONCLUSION
Distilled Water 70º C for 2 hour <1 <20 Pass
n-Hexane 70º C for 2 hours <4 <175 Pass

Conclusion: When tested as specified, the submitted sample complies with the specifications for the amount of extractives requirement for rubber articles intended for repeated use in contact with aqueous and fatty foods as stated in FDA 21 CFR 177.2600

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