Is the Flat gasket for STORZ firefighter connectors, silicone safe for use with food and high-temperature sterilization processes?

Yes. The Flat gasket for STORZ firefighter connectors, silicone is suitable for food use and for many high-temperature sterilization processes. Silicone is a food-grade material and the product description explicitly states it is "For food applications." Its operating temperature range of -60Â°C to +180Â°C covers common sterilization methods such as autoclaving (typically up to ~121â134Â°C) and many dry-heat or hot-water procedures, so it will maintain integrity and function under those conditions. Limitations to note: - The gasket is not resistant to greases and oils, so it should not be used where exposure to oils, fatty foods, or oil-based cleaning agents is expected. - Confirm that the specific sterilization cycle (temperature, pressure, chemicals) you plan to use falls within the stated temperature range and is compatible with silicone. - For regulatory or critical food-contact applications, verify any required food-grade certifications (e.g., FDA, EU) for this specific product batch or supplier.

Can the Flat gasket for STORZ firefighter connectors, silicone withstand repeated dishwasher cycles and hot-water sanitization?

Yes. The Flat gasket for STORZ firefighter connectors, silicone is suitable for repeated dishwasher cycles and hotâwater sanitization. Made of silicone with an operating range of â60Â°C to +180Â°C, it withstands typical dishwasher temperatures and hotâwater sanitizing processes. Note: it is intended for food applications but is not resistant to greases and oils, so avoid exposure to such substances to maintain performance and longevity.

Does the Flat gasket for STORZ firefighter connectors, silicone resist acidic or alcoholic foodstuffs?

Flat gasket for STORZ firefighter connectors, silicone. silicone materials generally have good chemical resistance to many substances, including diluted acids and most alcohols. Based on the product description (silicone material, for food applications, operating range â60Â°C to +180Â°C, not resistant to greases and oils), the gasket should be resistant to common acidic and alcoholic foodstuffs (e.g., fruit juices, vinegar solutions, ethanol-based beverages) under normal conditions of use. Caveats: concentrated strong acids or bases, aggressive solvents, and long-term exposure at high temperature can degrade silicone. Because the description explicitly warns against greases and oils, avoid contact with oily or fatty foods and oil-based products. For specific or critical food-contact applications (high concentrations, elevated temperatures, long contact times, or regulatory compliance), verify compatibility with the silicone grade and supplier data sheets or request chemical-resistance testing.

Flat gasket for STORZ firefighter connectors, silicone

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Additional information

Maximum operating temperature [°C]	180
Minimum operating temperature [°C]	-60

Flat gasket intended for connections with internal threads. For food applications. Not resistant to greases and oils. Material: silicone. Operating temperature: from -60°C to +180°C.

List of product variants

Article number	Product variant name	DN	BAR	Availability	Actions
ST-91-003100-02	Flat gasket 33/20/3 (G1"), silicone	-	-	In stock	Enquiry
ST-91-003200-02	Flat gasket 60/47/3 (G 2"), silicone	-	-	In stock	Enquiry
ST-91-003300-02	Flat gasket 88/76/3 (G 3"), silicone	-	-	In stock	Enquiry
ST-91-003400-02	Flat gasket 113/102/3 (GW 4"), silicone	-	-	In stock	Enquiry

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Flat gasket intended for connections with internal threads. For food applications. Not resistant to greases and oils. Material: silicone. Operating temperature: from -60°C to +180°C.