What Gasket Materials are FDA Approved? Why Is This Necessary?
FDA-approved gaskets are important in the food, beverage, pharmaceutical and biotech industries. Why? Because any product or material that may come into direct or indirect contact with consumable products has strict rules and regulations.
Common Materials Used in FDA-Approved Gaskets
We provide a variety of FDA-compliant materials for our gaskets, including:
- PTFE Sheet and Gaskets
- Durlon 9000/9600 FDA Sheet and Gaskets
- FDA Rubber Sheet Including Nitrile, EPDM, Neoprene, Viton® and Silicone
- Standard in Line, MPU, I-Line, Q-Line Pipe and Sanitary Gaskets
- Siftex FDA Flexible Connectors
- FDA Vulcanized & Molded O-Rings
Why Are FDA-Approved Materials Necessary?
- Safety and Hygiene: It’s important to find gasket materials that prevent chemical leaching, contamination or bacterial growth.
- Compliance: Using materials that are not FDA-compliant in applications could lead to contamination, posing health risks and potentially violating regulations.
Have questions? Contact the experts! The highly qualified team at Expert Gasket & Seal would love to help you find the best solution for your FDA- approved gasket or seal application.