What is the difference between food grade silicone and ordinary silicone
1、 What is the difference between food grade silicone and silicone?
The biggest difference between food grade silicone and ordinary silicone is their different application ranges. Food grade silicone is a non-toxic, odorless, silicone material that meets food quality testing standards and can be used for food contact utensils, tableware, kitchen supplies, and more. Ordinary silicone is mainly used in the manufacturing of industrial products, electronic products, medical devices, and other fields.
In addition to differences in application scope, food grade silicone has the following characteristics:
1. Non toxic, odorless, and harmless to the human body;
2. High temperature resistance: can be used within the temperature range of -40 ℃ to 230 ℃;
3. It has good flexibility and elasticity, is not easy to deform, is easy to clean and disinfect, and can be reused.
2、 Application scope and advantages of food grade silicone gel
1. Food contact utensils: Food grade silicone can be used to make various levels of food contact utensils, such as molds, baking trays, tableware, jewelry, etc., which comply with multiple food quality testing standards such as EPA, FDA, LFGB, etc., and are safe and reliable.
2. Baby products: Common baby products such as pacifiers, silicone spoons, toothbrushes, bath sponges, etc. can be made of food grade silicone, which is safe and hygienic.
3. Kitchen and kitchen supplies: Silicon insulated cups, non stick pans, heat-resistant baking pans, etc. that supplement calcium are all made of food grade silicone, which can avoid the release of harmful substances such as lead and cadmium and ensure food safety.
4. Stationery toys: Products made of food grade silicone, such as silicone bracelets, phone cases, stationery storage boxes, pen holders, etc., have the characteristics of softness, elasticity, wear resistance, beauty, and environmental protection, and are widely popular.
In short, food grade silicone is widely used in daily life, and its safety and reliability are unmatched by ordinary silicone. If you need to purchase silicone products, be sure to identify food grade silicone materials.