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Certified Pharma & Food-Grade EPDM O-Rings

EPDM is offered within FITCO's certified pharma and food-grade range for applications requiring steam/CIP resistance with water- and steam-based cleaning regimes, subject to exact supplier documentation.

When to Select

When Pharma EPDM Should Be Selected

Select certified EPDM where the application involves primarily water-, steam- or CIP-based exposure without hydrocarbon or oil contact, and documented FDA/USP compliance is required.

Advantages

Main Advantages

  • Good steam and hot water resistance
  • FDA and USP Class VI compliant grades subject to documentation
  • Cost-effective versus silicone or FFKM for water/steam-only exposure
Limitations

Important Limitations

  • Poor resistance to oils, fuels and hydrocarbon-based media
  • Compliance applies only to the exact documented compound
Applications

Typical Industries

Pharmaceutical & BiotechFood, Beverage & Dairy
Media Compatibility

Suitable & Unsuitable Media

SUITABLE:
Water and steamCIP cleaning cycles (compound-specific verification required)
UNSUITABLE / REQUIRES VERIFICATION:
Oils and fuelsHydrocarbon-based process fluids
Technical Data

Hardness, Temperature & Standards

Hardness50–85 Shore A
Temperature Range-40°C to 150°C continuous
Relevant Standards / CertificationsFDA 21 CFR 177.2600, USP Class VI — compliance applies only to the specific compound for which supporting documentation is provided.
Comparison

Pharma EPDM vs. Alternative Materials

EPDM is the economical choice for water/steam-only hygienic sealing; where the process also includes oils or hydrocarbons, certified silicone or FDA/USP FKM should be evaluated instead.

Available As

Pharma EPDM Product Types

Pharma EPDM O-Rings

Precision-molded circular seals available across FITCO's full specialty material range.

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FAQ

Pharma EPDM Frequently Asked Questions

No — EPDM has poor oil and fuel resistance. For mixed exposure, consult FITCO for an alternative certified material.

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Share your fluid, temperature, pressure and certification requirement — FITCO will review and propose a suitable Pharma EPDM compound.

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Material information is provided for preliminary guidance. Final material selection must consider the complete application, including fluid composition and concentration, temperature, pressure, movement, operating cycle, groove design and applicable regulatory requirements. FITCO helps customers identify suitable sealing materials based on application details; this does not constitute a compatibility guarantee.