Food grade

Key Features & Benefits

• Global Regulatory Compliance: Adheres to strict international food contact regulations, including (EU) No. 10/2011, GB4806-2016, and (FDA) CFR 21. Many grades also comply with REACH, SVHC, and RoHS, and DIN EN 71-3 for toys.
• Excellent Organoleptic Properties: Engineered to be taste-free and odor-neutral, preventing any alteration to the flavor or aroma of food and beverages in contact with the material.
• Low Migration Values: Formulated to ensure minimal migration of substances into food, safeguarding product purity and consumer health.
• Soft-Touch & Haptic Qualities: Provides a pleasant soft-touch feel and excellent grip, enhancing user experience for various consumer products.
• Wide Hardness Range: Available in a broad spectrum of hardnesses, typically from 30 to 90 Shore A, allowing for versatile design and application possibilities.
• Superior Mechanical Performance: Offers high flexibility, good tensile strength, and excellent elongation, ensuring durability and long-term performance in demanding applications.
• Optimized Adhesion: Exhibits strong bonding capabilities to various thermoplastics such as PP, PE, ABS, and PC, facilitating multi-component designs and overmolding processes.
• Thermal Stability: Capable of performing across a wide temperature range, with some grades stable up to 100°C, suitable for both hot and cold applications, including microwavable and dishwasher-safe items.
• Efficient Processing: Easily processed using standard methods like injection molding and extrusion, supporting high productivity and cost-effective manufacturing.
• Sustainability & Recyclability: Many grades are halogen-free and adaptable for in-process recycling, contributing to a lower environmental footprint. Biobased options are also available.
• Free from Harmful Substances: Compounds are typically free from animal ingredients, heavy metals, phthalates, bisphenol A, and latex, ensuring maximum safety for sensitive applications.

Typical Applications

• Food & Beverage Packaging: Crown cork liners, bottle closures, sealing compounds for aluminum closures, T-stoppers, sports bottle caps, food boxes, and packaging seals.
• Kitchenware & Utensils: Knife handles, non-slip surfaces for chopping boards, ice cube trays, kitchen tools, and other household goods.
• Baby Products: Child drinking cups, bowls, bibs, and other items requiring food-safe and soft materials.
• Consumer Care Products: Razors, toothbrushes, and other personal care items that come into contact with the body.
• Appliances & Components: Seals, valves, and other components in food processing equipment and domestic appliances.