FDA Compliant Materials

Interstate Plastics provides a wide selection of FDA compliant materials for various applications. From HDPE to UHMW, we are proud to offer excellent food grade materials for all your projects.

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FDA Compliance Overview

The FDA (Food & Drug Administration) is a federal agency of the United States Department of Health and Human Services. They are responsible for determining which materials may be used in places where the materials will come into direct contact with food products. Materials that meet their specifications for safety regarding food contact are FDA Compliant, which is an official way of saying that the material is considered "food grade." These materials have the qualities and composition that make them safe for food contact - they have been examined by the FDA and will not cause adverse harm or affect the color, odor, or taste of the food that they come into contact with. The FDA also refers to food grade materials as food contact substances, or FCS for short. FCS/Food grade materials must be used when a material would come into contact with, or is used in:

  • Food processing and manufacturing
  • Food packaging
  • Transportation of food
  • Food storage

When purchasing FDA compliant materials, please keep in mind the following to ensure that the material remains FDA compliant after purchase:

  1. The purchased material must be able to handle the stress of the environment it is placed in.
  2. Not all materials are safe for all types of food. Please make sure your material meets the safety requirements for the types of food it comes into contact with.
  3. The purchased material should be used within its recommended safe temperature range.

All the products listed on this page are considered to be FDA compliant.

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Product Description
 
 
 
High Density Polyethylene is durable and used in many industrial applications.
HDPE Sheet
A very light and extremely tough, chemically resistant plastic.
HDPE Rod - Natural
Marine Board withstands the rigors of harsh outdoor marine environments.
HDPE Marine Board Sheet -  Black
King Starboard withstands the rigors of harsh outdoor marine environments.
King Starboard Sheet - Black
Marine Board withstands the rigors of harsh outdoor marine environments.
HDPE Marine Board Sheet - Dolphin Gray
Marine Board withstands the rigors of harsh outdoor marine environments.
HDPE Marine Board Sheet - Sandshade
Marine Board withstands the rigors of harsh outdoor marine environments.
HDPE Marine Board Sheet - Sea Foam Off White
Marine Board withstands the rigors of harsh outdoor marine environments.
HDPE Marine Board Sheet - White
High Density Polyethylene Shim Stock is durable and used in many industrial applications.
HDPE Shim Stock - Natural
LDPE is used for its toughness and is more flexible than HDPE.
LDPE Sheet - Natural

 


 

 

 

NYLOIL-FG is a self lubricating Nylon bearing material approved for food contact.
Nyloil FG Nylon Rod - Natural
Nylon has a combination of toughness, dimensional stability, wear resistance, and versatility.
Nylon Rod - Natural Cast
Nylon has a combination of toughness, dimensional stability, wear resistance, and versatility.
Nylon - Natural Cast Tubular Bar

 


 

 

 

Polypropylene is a thermoplastic polymer used in a wide variety of applications.
Polypropylene Copoly/Copolymer Sheet - Black
Withstands repeated hot steam sterilization without deforming. Resists detergents and disinfectants.
Polypropylene Sheet - White Medical Grade
Polypropylene is a thermoplastic polymer used in a wide variety of applications.
Polypropylene Copoly/Copolymer Sheet - Natural
Polypropylene is a thermoplastic polymer used in a wide variety of applications.
Polypropylene Rod - Natural
Polypropylene is a thermoplastic polymer used in a wide variety of applications.
Polypropylene Welding Rod - White
Polypropylene/polypropene (PP) welding rod is sold by the pound, shipped in 4' straight lengths.
Polypropylene Welding Rod - Natural

 


 

 

 

An internally lubricated thermoplastic polyester providing enhanced wear and inertness.
PET Sheet - Gray TX
Internally lubricated with enhanced wear and resistance properties versus nylon and acetal.
Ertalyte TX PET Sheet
An internally lubricated thermoplastic polyester providing enhanced wear and inertness.
PET Rod - Gray TX

 


 

 

 

Ultra detectable acetal copolymer plate designed for food contact applications.
TECAFORM AH UD Blue Plate
Acetal is a tough, stable engineering thermoplastic.
Acetal Sheet - Black Extruded
Delrin® offers an excellent balance of properties that bridge the gap between metals and plastic.
Delrin Sheet - Black
Acetal is a tough, stable engineering thermoplastic.
Acetal Sheet - Natural Extruded
Delrin vs Acetal - Delrin sheets and Delrin plastic offer an excellent balance of properties.
Delrin Sheet - Natural
A blue FDA compliant copolymer acetal rod.
FDA Compliant Blue Acetal Rod
A blue FDA compliant copolymer acetal sheet.
FDA Compliant Blue Acetal Sheet
Acetal is a tough, stable engineering thermoplastic.
Acetal Rod - Black
Ultra detectable acetal copolymer rod designed for food contact applications.
TECAFORM AH UD Blue Rod
Acetal is a tough, stable engineering thermoplastic.
Acetal Rod - Black

 


 

 

 

Environmentally stabilized, super tough, cost effective industrial polymer sheet.
King Hy-Pact Industrial Polymer Sheet
Compression molded and skived sheets, extruded profiles, rods and custom-finished parts.
Tivar® H.O.T. maintains key performance properties in an extended temperature range.
TIVAR H.O.T. UHMW Sheet
Tivar® H.O.T. is ideal for performing within extreme temperature ranges.
TIVAR H.O.T. UHMW Rod
A FDA compliant blue colored UHMW rod.
FDA Compliant Blue UHMW Rod
Virgin UHMW is a relatively low cost abrasion, impact, and chemically resistant material.
Virgin UHMW Rod - Natural
UHMW is a relatively low cost abrasion, impact, and chemically resistant material.
UHMW Tube - Natural
Ideal solution for conveying applications where long lengths with no seams are preferred.
UHMW Natural King Coil
Non-Adhesive UHMW-PE Wear Strip Rolls
Durasurf UHMW Wear Strips (Non-Adhesive)
50 ft. rolls of adhesive-backed Anti-Static UV Stable Pressure-Sensitive Tape.
50 ft. rolls of adhesive-backed Anti-Static UV Stable Pressure-Sensitive Tape.

 


 

 

 

PTFE offers exceptional resistance to high temperatures, chemicals, corrosion and stress cracking.
PTFE - Molded Natural Virgin Sheet
PTFE offers exceptional resistance to high temperatures, chemicals, corrosion and stress cracking.
PTFE - Extruded Natural Virgin Sheet
A rigid, high-strength, semi-tough thermoplastic that has a heat deflection temperature of 345f.
Polysulfone Sheet - Natural
High compressive strength, low deformation under load and stability within a wide thermal range.
Kel-F PCTFE Sheet
PROPYLUX? HS products deliver the required attributes for orthopedic applications.
Propylux HS Rod
Low flammability homopolymeric polyvinylidene fluoride rod.
PVDF Kynar Solid Rod
Polysulfone Rod known for its high thermal and mechanical capacity.
Polysulfone Rod - Natural
PEEK is high heat resistant engineered thermoplastic with excellent chemical and fatigue resistance.
PEEK Rod - Natural
PTFE offers exceptional resistance to high temperatures, chemicals, corrosion and stress cracking.
PTFE Tube - Natural

Prop 65 WarningWARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Antimony trioxide, CAS 1309-64-4, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Prop 65 WarningWARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Tetrafluoroethylene, CAS 116-14-3, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Prop 65 WarningWARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Tetrafluoroethylene, CAS 116-14-3, which are known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Prop 65 WarningWARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including N,N-Dimethylformamide, CAS 68-12-2, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Prop 65 WarningWARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including METHYLPYRROLIDONE, CAS 872-50-4, which are known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Prop 65 WarningWARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Ethylene Oxide, CAS 75-21-8, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Prop 65 WarningWARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Ethylene Oxide, CAS 75-21-8, which are known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Prop 65 WarningWARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Formaldehyde, CAS 50-00-0, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Prop 65 WarningWARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Hexachlorobenzene, CAS 118-74-1, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Prop 65 WarningWARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Bisphenol A, CAS 80-05-7, which are known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

 

 


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