Description: Style AG45NBRFDA is a 45 durometer FDA grade nitrile gasketing material used primarily in both food and pharmaceutical environments. 45 durometer FDA grade nitrile is formulated with FDA approved ingredients per 21 CFR 177.2600 and meets the ASTM D 2000 M1BG 503 Z1 Z2 Z3 specification. Style AG45NBRFDA exhibits good abrasion resistance and handles both oily and greasy food products. 45 durometer FDA grade nitrile is a non-toxic, non-marking, and non-allergenic material, which has an operating temperature of -30°F to +220°F.
Atlantic Gasket’s FDA grade nitrile is available in a wide range of durometers, ranging from as soft as 45 Durometer (AG45NBRFDA) to as hard as 80 Durometer (AG80NBRFDA) with standard durometers in between. Style AG45NBRFDA is available in the color white and can be manufactured in a wide range of standard thicknesses, ranging from as thin a 1/32" to as thick as 1/2", with custom thicknesses available upon request. 45 durometer FDA grade nitrile has a smooth finish and can be converted into rolls ranging from as narrow as 1/4 wide up to 48" in width. Additional widths are available upon request. Atlantic Gasket has the capacity to fabricate 45 durometer FDA grade nitrile by die-cutting or waterjet cutting to meet your design and production requirements.
Specifications
21 CFR 177.2600
ASTM D2000 M1BG 503 Z1 Z2 Z3
Physical Property | Unit of Measure | Typical Values |
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DUROMETER | SHORE A | 45 +/- 5 |
TENSILE STRENGTH | psi | 450 (min) |
ELONGATION | % | 300 (min) |
LOW TEMPERATURE | °F °C |
-30°F -34°C |
HIGH TEMPERATURE | °F °C |
220°F 104°C |
COLOR | N/A | WHITE |
General Characteristics of Nitrile Rubber: | |
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Dielectric Strength | Poor |
Dilute Acid Resistance | Good |
Resistance to Oil and Gasoline | Excellent |
Resistance to Water Absorption | Good |
Resistance to Oxidation | Good |
Resistance to Ozone | Fair |
Resistance to Sunlight Aging | Poor |
Solvent Resistance – Oxygenated (Ketones, etc.) | Poor |
Resistance to Heat Aging | Good |
This information is furnished as a guide for selecting materials. Atlantic Gasket Corp. disclaims liability for results or use of this information. It is the customer’s responsibility to obtain and test samples when determining suitability of material for a particular application.
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