Silicone Engineering

Why Do Silicone Body Scrubbers Mildew and Break? The Physics

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Why Do Silicone Body Scrubbers Grow Mildew and Lose Bristles? Reference Standard: FDA 21 CFR 177.2600 (Rubber articles intended for repeated use) and ASTM D624 (Standard Test Method for Tear Strength of Conventional Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplastic Elastomers). Short Answer The rapid degradation of silicone bath accessories is driven by hydro-mechanical failures. Closely packed bristle … Read more

Why Do Food-Grade Silicone Seals Fail in 120°C Autoclaves?

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Why Do Food-Grade Silicone Seals Fail in 120°C Sterilization Autoclaves? Author: skye@goldensoarpackage.com Reference Standard: FDA 21 CFR 177.2600 & ISO 3302-1 (Class M1 Tolerances) Short Answer Permanent deformation and subsequent severe leaking in food-grade silicone sealing rings under continuous 120°C steam sterilization are primarily caused by insufficient post-curing during manufacturing. When the mandatory 4-hour secondary … Read more