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Food Grade Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPE) - Natural Color or Transparent Suppliers from China Factory
Product Introduction
Food-Grade TPE Material is available in natural or translucent variants, with hardness ranging from 35A to 60D, ensuring versatility for diverse applications. Odorless, eco-friendly, and non-toxic, it meets strict safety standards for food contact. Its properties can be tailored to specific scenarios, balancing flexibility and durability. Ideal for food-related products, it is widely used in meat trays, food storage container seals, ice cube molds, baby soft spoons, bottle handles, suction cups, cutting boards, and wine bottle stoppers. This material guarantees safe, reliable performance in daily food contact, making it a trusted choice for both household and industrial food-grade applications.
Food-Grade Safety
Odorless, eco-friendly, and non-toxic formulation complying with strict food contact standards.
Versatile Hardness
Ranges from 35A to 60D, offering tailored flexibility and durability for diverse products.
Reliable Durability
Ensures long-term performance in daily food-contact applications and environments.
Typical Material Properties Specifications
| Test property | Test method | Units | 6055C | 6275C | 6080C | 6090C | 6085C | 9085C | 6585C |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardness Shore | ASTM D-2240 | Shore | 50-55A | 70-75A | 80-85A | 85-90A | 80-85A | 80-85A | 85-90A |
| Melt Flow index | ASTM D-1238* | g/10min | 26** | 31.3** | 19.8** | 26.4** | 16.7** | 10.8** | 28.1** |
| Specific Gravity | ASTM D-792 | g/cm3 | 0.89 | 1.01 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.89 | 0.93 | 0.9 |
| Color | _________ | - | Transparent | nature | Transparent | Transparent | nature | nature | Transparent |
| Tensile Strength | ASTM D-412 | kgf/cm2 | 59.2 | 80.5 | 95.5 | 106 | 150 | 120 | 130 |
| Break Elongation | ASTM D-412 | % | 600 | 500 | 600 | 600 | 550 | 450 | 450 |
| Application | Food box sealing ring, wine bottle stopper, ice cube template, breast pump suction ball | Folding drain basket, ice cube mold, pet food folding bowl | Baby spoon | Bottle handle | PP and PE cutting board wrapping adhesive. Adhere to GB4806.7 Food Contact Level Testing Standard Set | Silicone elastomer, PP and PE cutting board encapsulation, in compliance with GB4806.11 food contact level testing standards | Drip glue bottle cap gasket, in compliance with GB4806.7 food contact level standard | ||
* Test conditions: 180℃, 1.2 KG
** Test conditions: 200℃, 2.16KG
*** Test conditions: 200℃, 5KG
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What makes this TPE material suitable for food-grade applications?
Our TPE material is formulated to be completely odorless, eco-friendly, and non-toxic. It is engineered specifically to meet strict international food-contact safety standards, ensuring it does not leach harmful substances into food.
What range of hardness is available for this material?
The material offers a wide versatility in hardness, ranging from 35A (softer, more flexible) to 60D (harder, more rigid), allowing manufacturers to select the exact grade needed for their specific product design.
Which testing standards do these TPE grades comply with?
Specific grades of our TPE material comply with national food contact standards, including GB4806.7 and GB4806.11, making them highly reliable for both domestic and commercial kitchen applications.
Can this material be used for overmolding onto other plastics?
Yes, certain grades (such as 6085C and 9085C) are specifically designed for excellent encapsulation and adhesion to substrates like PP (Polypropylene) and PE (Polyethylene), which is ideal for cutting boards and handles.
What are the standard color options available?
Our food-grade TPE materials are primarily supplied in transparent and natural variants, allowing for easy coloring and integration into various aesthetic product designs.
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