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Materials and certifications

The VACE range is manufactured in three documented materials with precisely defined properties. This page describes each material's composition, certification status and provides access to relevant documents for download.

MM019NN antistatic NBR Wacker R 4001 80 silicone FDA NBR – Colour Line ISO 1853:2011 FDA 21 CFR 177.2600 BfR Recommendation XV EU 1935/2004
ATEX / ESD

MM019NN – Antistatic NBR compound

Specially developed antistatic rubber compound with documented electrical properties for use in explosion-sensitive industrial environments. Volume resistivity has been verified by an accredited laboratory in accordance with ISO 1853:2011.

Technical properties

MaterialNBR (Nitrile rubber)Compound code MM019NN
Hardness80–85 Shore A
Temperature range−20°C to +120°C
Volume resistivity1.1 Ω·mCERISIE lab · ISO 1853:2011 · RP n.248/2023
Electric resistance5–50 kΩInternal measurement · ISOL 1000 N Chauvin Arnoux
Tensile strength>120 kg/cm²
Elongation at break>250%
ColourBlack
Antistatic / ESDYes – documented
Oil resistantYes
Responsibility for ATEX suitability: Test results apply to the sample tested. It is the customer's and system manufacturer's responsibility to verify that the nozzle's documented properties are sufficient for the specific ATEX-classified installation in accordance with directive 94/9/EC.

Download documentation

MM019NN – CERISIE certificate & data sheet ISO 1853:2011 · Volume resistivity 1.1 Ω·m · Test report RP n.248/2023 · PDF

Certifications and ATEX suitability

ISO 1853:2011 – Volume resistivity
Certified by CERISIE (accredited Italian laboratory) to 1.1 Ω·m. Test report RP n.248/2023.
ESD – Electrostatic dissipation
Electric resistance 5–50 kΩ ensures correct equipotential bonding in Zone 21 and Zone 22 installations.
ATEX 2014/34/EU – Suitable for explosive atmospheres
The ATEX directive certifies the complete system — not the individual components. The nozzle's role is to provide documented antistatic properties that the system manufacturer incorporates into their overall ATEX certification. MM019NN delivers this with a verified volume resistivity of 1.1 Ω·m (ISO 1853:2011), ensuring equipotential bonding and preventing spark formation.

Recommended applications

Extraction of combustible dusts: grain, starch, sugar, wood dust, coal, light metals
ATEX Zone 21 and Zone 22 – explosive atmosphere with dust
Flour mills, woodworking, grain silos, chemical industry
Environments requiring ESD control and equipotential bonding
FOOD / PHARMA – Silicone

Wacker CHEMIE R 4001 80 – FDA-compatible silicone

Transparent silicone manufactured with Wacker Chemie polymers. Documented compliance with FDA 21 CFR 177.2600 and BfR Recommendation XV "SiliKone". Autoclavable at +200°C and suitable for GMP cleanrooms and pharmaceutical production lines.

Technical properties

MaterialSiliconeWacker CHEMIE R 4001 80
Temperature range−60°C to +200°CAutoclavable
ColourTransparentOther colours on request
FDA 21 CFR 177.2600YesDocumented by Wacker Chemie
BfR Recommendation XVYesBundesinstitut für Risikobewertung, DE
GMP-suitableYes
Antistatic / ESDNo
Oil resistantLimited
Note: FDA and BfR compliance applies to the material, not the products as a whole. It is the user's and the responsible company's responsibility to verify suitability for specific processes and GMP requirements.

Download documentation

Silicone R 4001 80 – Material declaration FDA 21 CFR 177.2600 · BfR Recommendation XV · Wacker Chemie · PDF

Certifications and ATEX suitability

FDA 21 CFR 177.2600 (USA)
Polymers and ingredients approved for food contact. Compliance documented by Wacker Chemie in material declaration.
BfR Recommendation XV "SiliKone" (DE)
Complies with the German Bundesinstitut für Risikobewertung's recommendation XV for silicones in food contact.
GMP-suitable – autoclavable at +200°C
Can be autoclaved, making the material suitable for GMP cleanrooms and pharmaceutical production lines.

Recommended applications

Food production with direct or indirect food contact
Pharmaceutical production and GMP-regulated cleanrooms
Process lines where autoclaving of equipment is required
Laboratories and chemical industry with high hygiene requirements
FOOD / PHARMA – Colour Line

FDA NBR – Colour Line (coloured food-grade rubber)

Coloured NBR rubber (NDA compound) for colour-coded hygiene systems in the food industry. Ingredients are listed on the FDA positive list — Title 21 CFR Part 177.2600. Available in blue, red, yellow, green and white — all colours can be supplied.

Technical properties – body

MaterialFDA NBR rubberNDA85 / NDA82 compound
Temperature range−20°C to +120°C
ColoursBlue, Red, Yellow, Green, WhiteAll colours available
FDA 21 CFR 177.2600YesIngredients on FDA positive list
BfR complianceNot documented
Antistatic / ESDNo
Oil resistantYes
AutoclavableNo
Note: FDA compliance applies to the material composition. It is the end user's responsibility to verify compatibility with specific foodstuffs and the actual production environment.

Download – Body (FDA NBR)

FDA NBR NDA85/NDA82 – Food declaration FDA 21 CFR 177.2600 · Progetto Gomma · PDF
FDA NBR NDA series – Liability statement Progetto Gomma · Hold harmless clause · PDF

Colour coding

Colour Line is designed for colour-coded cleaning systems that prevent cross-contamination between production zones.

Blue: General food production, standard hygiene zone
Red: Allergen zones, raw materials or dedicated process lines
Yellow: Alternative zone identification or product coding
Green: Alternative zone identification or product coding
White: Cleanrooms, pharmaceutical production or special hygiene requirements

PBT bristles – light blue (EU 1935/2004)

Bristles in Colour Line products are made from light blue PBT (Polybutylene Terephthalate), declared suitable for food contact in accordance with EU directive 1935/2004 with documented migration tests.

PBT light blue – Food declaration EU 1935/2004 · Migration tests · Progetto Gomma · PDF
PBT & NY bristles – Liability statement All colours · Progetto Gomma · PDF

Material comparison

Overview of the three materials' properties and certifications. A dash (–) indicates that the property is not relevant to that material's area of application.

PropertyMM019NN NBRWacker R 4001 80FDA NBR – Colour Line
Certification lineATEX / ESDFOOD / PHARMAFOOD / PHARMA
ColourBlackTransparent5 colours
Temperature−20 / +120°C−60 / +200°C−20 / +120°C
ATEX-suitable✓ ISO 1853:2011––
ATEX-compatible✓ Compatible––
FDA 21 CFR 177.2600–✓ Wacker doc.✓ Positive list
BfR Recommendation XV–✓–
EU 1935/2004 (bristles)––✓ PBT light blue
Autoclavable–✓ +200°C–
GMP-suitable–✓–
Oil resistant✓Limited✓
Colour coding––✓ 5 colours

– indicates that the property is not relevant for the material in question. BfR Recommendation XV "SiliKone" is specific to silicone materials and is not a relevant standard for NBR rubber. The ATEX directive certifies the complete system — not individual components. FDA 21 CFR 177.2600 and autoclavability are not relevant requirements for antistatic NBR designed for explosive atmospheres.

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