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Properties :: Food Compatibility

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Material Food Compatibility Rating Comments
PTFE (Virgin)
Yes
High Perform. Mats
Yes
Most grades. See HPM data page
Polypropylene
Yes
Polycarbonate
Yes
PETP
Yes
Black is under investigation
Acetal
Yes
Nylon 66SA
Yes
Other nylons not compatible
UHMWPE
Yes
Except black or filled grades
HMWPE
Yes
Except black or filled grades
HDPE
Yes
Except black or filled grades
Acrylic
Yes
Bakelite
No
Polyurethane
No
PVC
No

Materials have been colour-coded based on their maximum continuous operation temperature in °C in air.
Coding is as follows:

260 250 130 121 110 110 95 90 90 85 80 80 60 50

For more details see Min/Max Operating Temperature. For a detailed specification sheets on plastic materials, or more specific information on materials and their properties please contact us .

 

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