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EPDM SEAL MATERIAL (BLACK / BLUE, FDA-COMPLIANT)

EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) is a fully FDA-compliant elastomer, available in both black and blue versions. It is widely used in sealing applications where reliability, durability, and compliance with sanitary standards are essential.

EPDM elastomers provide outstanding resistance to hot water and steam (up to +180 °C), cleaning agents, detergents, alkalis, and polar organic solvents. They also exhibit excellent weather, ozone, and UV resistance, making them highly suitable for both indoor and outdoor environments. In addition, EPDM offers low gas permeability, excellent aging properties, and resistance to radiation, ensuring long service life.

Black EPDM – FDA-approved, typically used in industrial, mechanical, and general sealing applications due to its robustness and cost-efficiency.

Blue EPDM – FDA-approved, commonly used in food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries, where color differentiation is required for hygiene control and easy visual detection.

KEY ADVANTAGES OF EPDM

FDA compliance across all grades

both black and blue EPDM meet FDA requirements for food and drinking water contact.

Wide operating temperature range

From –40 °C to +150 °C, short-term up to +180 °C.

Chemical resistance

Excellent compatibility with hot water, steam, alkalis, acids, and detergents.

Superior weathering and ozone resistance

Reliable in outdoor applications and under extreme environmental exposure.

Color coding for industries

black for general/industrial use, blue for food and pharma to ensure hygiene standards.

Applications

EPDM elastomer seals (black and blue) are widely used in:

Food and beverage industry – processing equipment, pipelines, tanks, and hygienic seals
Drinking water systems – gaskets and seals in potable water supply
Pharmaceutical and medical equipment – FDA-approved EPDM components in pumps, valves, and tubing
Chemical industry – seals resistant to alkalis, cleaning agents, and aggressive environments
Industrial and outdoor applications – where durability against ozone, UV, and weathering is critical

RESISTANCE EPDM ELASTOMER

Good resistance

Hot water and steam up to +180 °C

Fire-resistant hydraulic fluids HFD-R

Detergents, sodium and potassium alkalis

Organic and inorganic acids (diluted)

Saline solutions and oxidizing environments

Fire-resistant hydraulic fluids HFC (glycol-water, in absence of mineral oils)

Large amount of polar solvents (ketones, esters, alcohols – diluted)

Brake fluids based on glycol

Average resistance

Silicone oil and grease (may cause reduction over time)

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Low resistance

Aliphatic hydrocarbons (propane, butane, petrol, methane)

Mineral oils and animal/vegetable oils

Aromatic hydrocarbons (toluene, xylene) and chlorinated hydrocarbons

Concentrated organic acids (acetic, formic)

Biodegradable hydraulic fluids (depending on additives)

Fire-resistant fluids HFA, HFB, HFD-S

Strong polar solvents in concentrated form

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EPDM Material Data Sheet

Properties

Value

Unit

Standard

Hardness at 20°:

85 +/-2

Shore A

DIN 53505

Density:

1,22

g/cm³

DIN ISO 1183-1

100% Modulus:

>10,0

N/mm²

DIN 53504

300% Modulus:

–

N/mm²

DIN 53504

Tensile strength:

>14

N/mm²

DIN 53504

Elongation at break:

>130

DIN 53504

Rebound resilience:

>35

DIN 53512

Tear strength:

N/mm²

DIN ISO 34-1

Abrasion:

<120

mm³

DIN 53516

Compression set:*

<12

ISO 815-1

Compression set:**

<17

ISO 815-1

Compression set:***

<14

ISO 815-1

Min. service temperature:

-50

°C

–

Max. service temperature (short term):

+150 (+180)

°C

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*Compression set @ 23°C, 72 hours, 10% deflexion
**Compression set @ 70°C, 24 hours, 20% deflexion
***Compression set @ 100°C, 24 hours, 20% deflexion

All above established data results from random tests which were taken from the functioning production. All data was stated based on standard test-products in accordance with ISO, DIN and ASTM standards and can substantially not be extended to the completed seal. Our practical technical recommendation, either oral, written or through tests is given in conformity with our best knowledge. However, this data is to be regarded as non-obligatory advice, also taking into consideration any protective rights of a third party, and does not acquit you from making tests with our product in relation to its adaptability for the assigned process and intendment. Utilization, application and processing of the products befall completely outside of our control and are therefore solely your liability. As regards the responsibility, it will be limited to all damages in the value of the product which we delivered and you applied. Certainly, we do assure the immaculate quality of our products in concordance with our general sales and delivery conditions.

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EPDM ELASTOMERS TUBES

EPDM SEAL MATERIAL (BLACK / BLUE, FDA-COMPLIANT)

KEY ADVANTAGES OF EPDM

FDA compliance across all grades

Wide operating temperature range

Chemical resistance

Superior weathering and ozone resistance

Color coding for industries

Applications

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