Food-grade silicone and regular silicone can differ in the following aspects:
1. Raw materials: Food-grade silicone and ordinary silicone are synthesized from silica and water. However, the raw materials of food-grade silicone need to be more strictly screened and processed to meet the food-grade standards.
2. Safety: Food-grade silicone is specially processed and does not contain any harmful substances, and can be used safely. While ordinary silicone may contain some impurities, you need to pay attention to it when using.
3. Transparency: Food-grade silicone is more transparent than ordinary silica gel, so it is easier to be processed into transparent products, such as baby bottles, food boxes, etc.
4. High temperature resistance: food grade silicone can withstand high temperature, the highest temperature can reach about 300℃, while ordinary silica gel can only withstand about 150℃. Therefore, food-grade silicone is more suitable for withstand high temperatures.
5. Softness: Food-grade silicone is softer and feels better than ordinary silicone, so it is more suitable for making baby bottles and other products that need softness.
Overall, food grade silicone and regular silicone differ in raw materials, safety, transparency, high temperature resistance and softness. Food-grade silicone has higher safety and transparency, stronger high temperature resistance, and softer texture, so it is more suitable for products used in contact with food.
Post time: Nov-17-2023