Sanitary Gaskets for Cosmetics & Personal Care Manufacturing

Yes. All gaskets in this category comply with FDA 21CFR177.2600 and FDA 21CFR177.1550. They are also approved by 3-A Sanitary Standards and the USDA, and have passed U.S.P. Class VI Cytotoxicity testing — making them suitable for direct-contact fluid handling in cosmetics and personal care production environments.

Screen gaskets combine a sealing gasket with an integrated stainless steel mesh filter (available in 5, 20, or 100 micron ratings) for inline filtration and sealing in one component. Envelope and unitized gaskets are solid sealing gaskets without filtration screens, designed to prevent leaks and provide chemical-resistant sealing at tri clamp connections.

Tri clamp screen gaskets are available in 5 micron, 20 micron, and 100 micron ratings, each using a 316L stainless steel mesh screen. The 5-micron option provides the finest particle capture for sensitive cosmetic or pharmaceutical-grade formulations, while 100 micron is suited for coarser inline straining applications.

Sanitary gaskets are available in sizes ranging from 1.5 inches up to 12 inches depending on the product. Screen gaskets are offered in sizes up to 6 inches (1.5", 2", 2.5", 3", 4", 6"), while envelope and unitized PTFE x EPDM gaskets are available up to 12 inches, accommodating a wide range of tri clamp pipeline configurations.

No. PTFE-based gaskets — including PTFE/EPDM envelope and unitized gaskets — are not recommended for use with bolted clamp assemblies. This is due to the cold flow characteristics of PTFE under sustained clamping pressure. These gaskets are designed specifically for standard sanitary tri clamp connections to maintain proper sealing performance.

PTFE x EPDM envelope and unitized gaskets have a shelf life of 10 years from the cure date. They should be stored in original packaging in a clean, dry environment at temperatures between 65°F and 85°F. Keep away from direct sunlight and at least 6 feet from electric motors to preserve material integrity and sealing performance.