Is the Guillemin connector gasket, EPDM, suitable for potable water and food-grade applications?

Yes. The Guillemin connector gasket, EPDM, is suitable for potable water and most food-grade applications. EPDM (ethylene propylene diene monomer) offers excellent resistance to hot and cold water, steam, and many polar chemicals, and it is commonly used in seals and gaskets in drinking-water systems and food-processing equipment. Key points: - Potable water: EPDM is widely accepted for contact with drinking water because it does not impart taste or odor, has low extractables, and resists degradation in hot and cold aqueous environments. Many EPDM compounds meet national drinking-water standards (e.g., WRAS, ACS, NSF/ANSI 61) when formulated and certified.so confirm the specific certification for the supplied gasket if regulatory approval is required. - Food-grade use: EPDM can be formulated to meet food-contact standards (e.g., FDA 21 CFR 177.2600, EU regulations) and is suitable for many food-processing applications, especially where steam or hot water cleaning is used. Again, compliance depends on the exact compound and manufacturer certifications. - Chemical compatibility: EPDM resists acids, alkalis, and oxidizing agents but is incompatible with most hydrocarbons, oils, and organic solvents.so avoid in applications with fats, oils, or petroleum-based fluids. Recommendation: The Guillemin connector gasket, EPDM, is appropriate for potable water and many food-grade uses provided the specific gasket batch has the required potable water/food-contact certifications for your region and the fluid media are water-based (not oils or solvents).

Can the Guillemin connector gasket, EPDM, withstand common chemical cleaners and disinfectants used in sanitation?

The Guillemin connector gasket, EPDM is generally resistant to many common chemical cleaners and disinfectants used in sanitation, including diluted bleaches, alcohols, detergents and mild acids/alkalis. EPDM offers excellent resistance to water, steam, ketones, glycols and many polar solvents, plus good resistance to oxidation and ozone. However, EPDM has limited or poor resistance to hydrocarbons, oils, strong organic solvents (e.g., aromatic and chlorinated solvents), concentrated acids and strong alkalis at elevated temperatures. Compatibility depends on product concentration, temperature, exposure time and mechanical stress. For critical or prolonged sanitation regimes, verify compatibility with the specific cleaner/disinfectant (manufacturer data sheet) or perform a compatibility test before use.

How resistant is the Guillemin connector gasket, EPDM, to high temperatures and steam cleaning?

The Guillemin connector gasket, EPDM offers good resistance to elevated temperatures and steam cleaning, but has practical limits: - Temperature range: EPDM typically withstands continuous service temperatures from about -40Â°C to +120Â°C (â40Â°F to +248Â°F). Short-term exposure can tolerate slightly higher temperatures but prolonged use above ~120Â°C may accelerate aging, hardening and loss of sealing properties. - Steam cleaning: EPDM is resistant to hot water and steam, making the gasket suitable for steam-cleaning procedures at moderate temperatures and pressures. It resists degradation from moisture and repeated wet/dry cycles better than many other elastomers. However, high-pressure steam at temperatures near or above the upper service limit (e.g., >120Â°C) or aggressive sterilization cycles can reduce elasticity, cause swelling or embrittlement over time. - Chemical considerations: EPDM resists many common cleaning agents (water-based detergents, alcohols, dilute acids/bases), but is attacked by oils, hydrocarbons and certain solventsâfactors that can be relevant if residues are present during steam cleaning. Practical guidance: For routine steam cleaning and typical elevated-temperature applications the Guillemin connector gasket, EPDM is appropriate. If your process uses steam at very high temperatures/pressures, frequent sterilization cycles, or exposure to oils/solvents, verify compatibility with supplier specifications or consider alternative materials (e.g., silicone or PTFE) designed for higher-temperature steam resistance.

Guillemin connector gasket, EPDM

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Additional information

Flat gasket for Guillemin connection. Material: EPDM.

List of product variants

Article number	Product variant name	Nominal inner diameter	Working pressure [bar]
GU-U-075-EPDM	GUILLEMIN DN 20 joint gasket, EPDM	-	-
GU-U-100-EPDM	GUILLEMIN connector gasket DN 25, EPDM	-	-
GU-U-125-EPDM	GUILLEMIN DN 32 joint gasket, EPDM	-	-
GU-U-150-EPDM	GUILLEMIN DN 40 joint gasket, EPDM	-	-
GU-U-200-EPDM	GUILLEMIN DN 50 joint gasket, EPDM	-	-
GU-U-250-EPDM	GUILLEMIN DN 65 joint gasket, EPDM	-	-
GU-U-300-EPDM	GUILLEMIN DN 80 joint gasket, EPDM	-	-
GU-U-400-EPDM	GUILLEMIN DN 100 joint gasket, EPDM	-	-