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Materials formulated for food and beverage contact

Meet all the major regulations

Minnesota Rubber and Plastics Portfolio
Minnesota Rubber and Plastics Portfolio

Minnesota Rubber and Plastics materials are available with certified compliance to the European Commission framework regulation EC 1935/2004, US FDA Title 21 CFR and NSF Standards 61 and 51; they are suitable for all seals used in pumps, valves, heat exchangers and other process machine components. Engineered for both hot and cold process applications, Qmonix 558CH high-purity EPDM rubber resists chemicals, as well as the ozone and UV used in sanitization processes. FKM 51 SCG carbon-backbone polymer resists harsh chemicals and ozone, and has a thermal stability to 500°F. NBR 536EG rubber withstands environments that require low-compression set, abrasion resistance and low-temperature performance, and resists oils found in food products such as milk and yogurt.

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