{"title":"Food Grade Silicone","description":"\u003ch2 id=\"common-questions\"\u003eCommon Questions about Food-Grade Silicone\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is food-grade silicone?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFood-grade silicone is a silicone sealant, lubricant or release agent formulated and certified for incidental contact with food. The most common rating is NSF H1, registered for incidental food contact. The silicone contains no heavy metals or migrating additives that would contaminate food product during normal use or processing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference between standard and food-grade silicone?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStandard silicones contain plasticisers, biocides and curing-system additives not approved for food contact. Food-grade variants are formulated with food-safe constituents and certified to NSF H1 or H2 specification. Do not substitute standard silicone in food-contact applications — even surfaces near food processing can pick up cross-contamination through equipment use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere is food-grade silicone used?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon applications include sealing joints in food processing equipment, lubricating moving parts in conveyors, valves and packaging machinery, releasing food from moulds and trays, and pharmaceutical clean-facility maintenance. Used wherever the lubricant or sealant might contact food product during normal operation in food, beverage or pharmaceutical processing facilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference between NSF H1 and H2?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNSF H1 is registered for incidental food contact — the lubricant is allowed if technically unavoidable contact with food occurs during normal operation. NSF H2 is registered for use in food-processing areas where no possibility of food contact exists. H1 is the stricter rating and the workshop default for food-grade applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat food-grade silicone brands does AIMS stock?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAIMS stocks NSF H1 food-grade silicone sealants, sprays and lubricants from CRC, Loctite and Permatex. The range covers food-grade RTV silicone sealant, spray silicone lubricant, and silicone grease for food, beverage, pharmaceutical and clean-facility applications. Contact us with the application detail for product recommendation matched to your facility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFood-Grade Silicone Quick Reference\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFood-grade silicones (sealants, lubricants, release agents) are formulated to NSF H1 or H2 specification — permitting incidental food contact. Standard silicones contain plasticisers + additives not approved for food contact. AIMS stocks the workshop-essential range for food processing, beverage, and pharmaceutical clean-facility applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNSF Rating\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest For\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFood-Grade RTV Silicone Sealant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNSF H1 (incidental contact)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSealing joints + gaskets in food processing equipment, beverage plants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFood-Grade Silicone Spray (Lubricant)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNSF H1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConveyor lubrication, bearing lubrication where food contact possible\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFood-Grade Silicone Grease\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNSF H1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eO-rings + seals in food contact equipment, valve stems\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFood-Grade Release Agent (Spray \/ Aerosol)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNSF H1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMould release in baking, food forming equipment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFood-Grade Penetrating Oil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNSF H1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReleasing fasteners in food-contact equipment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndustrial-Grade (Non-Food)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNSF H2 (no food contact)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant general lubrication where contact is impossible (separate from food zone)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNSF H1 vs H2:\u003c\/strong\u003e H1 permits incidental food contact (up to 10 ppm). H2 is for use in food processing facilities BUT with no possibility of food contact. Always verify NSF rating on product label before use. For complete silicone + sealant range, see \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/sealants\"\u003esealants\u003c\/a\u003e. For broader food-grade range, see \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/food-grade-products\"\u003efood-grade products\u003c\/a\u003e. Companion: \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/silicone-spray\"\u003esilicone spray\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/anti-seize-compounds\"\u003eanti-seize compounds\u003c\/a\u003e (food-grade variants).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Grade Silicone\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFood grade silicone products — sealants, lubricants, and release agents — are formulated for use in environments where contact with food, beverages, or pharmaceutical products may occur. Standard silicones may contain additives and plasticisers that are not approved for food contact; food grade silicones use formulations compliant with regulatory standards that permit incidental food contact. AIMS Industrial supplies food grade silicone sealants and lubricants for food processing, beverage, and clean facility applications across Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eNSF H1 and H2 Ratings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe NSF (National Sanitation Foundation) rating system is the most widely referenced standard for food contact lubricants and sealants in Australian food and beverage manufacturing. NSF H1 (food grade lubricants and sealants) are approved for incidental contact with food — they can be used in areas where occasional, unintended contact with food products may occur. NSF H2 rated products are not for food contact areas but meet food processing facility standards for non-food zones. AIMS stocks NSF H1 rated silicone products for compliant food processing applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFood Grade Silicone Sealant\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFood grade silicone sealant seals joints, gaps, and penetrations in food processing and beverage equipment — between stainless steel panels, around pipe penetrations, and at equipment interfaces where water ingress or contamination must be prevented. Unlike standard silicone sealants, food grade formulations do not contain fungicides or other additives that would be unacceptable in a food environment. White or translucent colour is standard for food grade sealants, allowing visual inspection for cleanliness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFood Grade Silicone Lubricant\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFood grade silicone lubricant (silicone oil or silicone grease) reduces friction on conveyor components, guide rails, mould release surfaces, and mechanical interfaces in food and beverage equipment. Silicone-based lubricants are inherently inert, non-toxic, and resistant to the temperature extremes and cleaning chemical exposure of food processing environments. They do not support microbial growth and are not absorbed by food products on incidental contact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAudit and Compliance Documentation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFood and beverage manufacturers operating under HACCP or SQF food safety management systems are required to document all chemicals used on the production floor, including lubricants and sealants. NSF registration numbers allow traceability in compliance documentation. For food grade silicone product selection and compliance documentation support, \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003econtact our team\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eStorage and Shelf Life\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFood grade silicone sealants and lubricants should be stored in dry conditions within the manufacturer's recommended temperature range. Silicone sealants have a shelf life typically of 12–18 months from manufacture date; product used beyond its shelf life may not cure correctly or may exhibit reduced adhesion. AIMS Industrial supplies food grade silicone products for food and beverage processing, pharmaceutical, and clean facility applications, and maintains stock for regular supply to Australian food manufacturers.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"crc-water-based-food-grade-silicone-nsf-h1-multi-purpose-spray-369g","title":"CRC Water Based Food Grade Silicone NSF H1 Multi Purpose Spray 369g","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:680px;width:100%;padding:12px 0;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr 1fr;gap:0;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:14px 16px;border-right:1px solid #e8e8e8;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:18px;margin-right:6px;\"\u003e◆\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:13px;font-weight:600;color:#333;\"\u003eNSF H1 Registered for incidental food contact\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:14px 16px;border-right:1px solid #e8e8e8;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:18px;margin-right:6px;\"\u003e●\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:13px;font-weight:600;color:#333;\"\u003eEliminates sticking and binding while protecting most surfaces\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:14px 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:18px;margin-right:6px;\"\u003e▲\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:13px;font-weight:600;color:#333;\"\u003eMinimizes corrosion and provides excellent lubricity\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;color:#444;line-height:1.7;margin:0;\"\u003eCRC Water Based Silicone is a non-flammable, NSF H1 registered multi-purpose silicone spray for food processing and handling applications. 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