Silicone vs. Nitrile vs. EPDM vs. Natural Rubber Sheets – Comparison for Malaysia Market
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Property |
Food Grade Silicone Rubber Sheet (Translucent) |
Nitrile Rubber Sheet (NBR) |
EPDM Rubber Sheet |
Natural Rubber Sheet (NR / Latex) |
|
Temperature Resistance |
-50°C to +200°C (up to +250°C special grade) |
-20°C to +100°C |
-40°C to +120°C |
-20°C to +80°C |
|
Food Safety (FDA / Non-Toxic) |
100% Food Grade, FDA & EU Compliant |
Not food safe |
Not food safe |
Not food safe |
|
Oil & Grease Resistance |
Moderate |
Excellent |
Limited |
Poor |
|
Chemical Resistance |
Excellent (UV, ozone, cleaning agents) |
Moderate (resists petroleum oils) |
Excellent (weather, acids, alkalis) |
Poor |
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Flexibility at Low Temp |
Excellent |
Fair |
Good |
Poor |
|
Durability & Aging |
Long life, UV & ozone resistant |
Prone to hardening over time |
Excellent weather resistance |
Ages quickly, cracks |
|
Colour Options |
Translucent, Red, White, Blue, Grey |
Mostly Black |
Black (can be coloured) |
Natural Tan |
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Typical Applications |
Food processing, pharma, medical, bakery, beverage, OEM sealing |
Oil seals, gaskets, automotive, fuel industries |
Roofing, outdoor seals, water tanks, chemical industries |
Mining, wear pads, anti-abrasion use |
|
Hygienic & Clean Surface |
Smooth, easy to sterilize |
Not hygienic |
Not hygienic |
Not hygienic |
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Malaysia Market Demand |
Strong in Food & Beverage, Pharma, OEM |
Strong in Oil & Gas, Automotive |
Strong in Construction & Outdoor |
Strong in Mining & General Industry |
Why Silicone Sheets Are the Superior Choice in Malaysia?
The only true FDA & Food Grade compliant rubber sheet
Handles extreme temperature variations (-50°C to +200°C)
Hygienic, non-toxic, easy to clean – perfect for food, pharma & medical use
Long-lasting, resistant to UV, ozone, water, and cleaning chemicals
Available in sheets, rolls, strips, gaskets, mats, and custom fabrications
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