In a food processing facility, every construction detail matters.
Floors, walls, equipment, panels and joints must be designed to support strict hygiene requirements and prevent the accumulation of moisture, dirt and contaminants.
This makes sealant selection particularly important.
MS-2000 Modified Hybrid Sealant provides a durable and flexible sealing solution for selected joint and sealing applications in food processing environments.
More importantly, MS-2000 has been subjected to testing against FDA 21 CFR Part 175.300 – Resinous and Polymeric Coatings.
Why Sealant Matters in Food Processing Areas
Food processing facilities are exposed to demanding operating conditions, including:
- Frequent cleaning
- Moisture
- Temperature changes
- Mechanical movement
- Regular wash-down operations
- High hygiene requirements
A poorly sealed joint can become a location where moisture and contaminants accumulate.
A properly designed and sealed joint helps maintain a cleaner and more maintainable environment.
FDA 21 CFR 175.300 Testing
MS-2000 was evaluated by TÜV SÜD PSB for total extractives according to FDA 21 CFR Part 175.300.
The testing included extraction using:
Distilled Water
120°F for 24 hours
Result: 0.2 mg/in² — Pass
n-Heptane
70°F for 30 minutes
Result: 7.9 mg/in² — Pass
8% Alcohol
120°F for 24 hours
Result: 0.4 mg/in² — Pass
All three results were below the specified 18 mg/in² requirement in the test report.
This testing provides valuable supporting evidence when evaluating MS-2000 for applications where food-contact material requirements are relevant.
Suitable Food Processing Applications
Depending on the specific joint design and exposure conditions, MS-2000 can be considered for sealing applications such as:
- Food processing equipment areas
- Panel joints
- Wall-to-floor joints
- Equipment interfaces
- Service-area joints
- Non-structural construction joints
- Areas requiring durable, cleanable sealing
The specific application should always be evaluated against the project’s food-contact requirements and conditions of use.
Why Choose MS-2000?
MS-2000 combines:
Excellent Adhesion
Reliable bonding to commonly used construction substrates.
Flexible Performance
Designed to accommodate joint movement.
Weather & UV Resistance
Suitable for demanding environments.
Low VOC Characteristics
Supporting environmentally conscious building projects.
FDA 21 CFR 175.300 Testing
Tested for extractives under specified conditions with passing results.
Conclusion
In food processing environments, sealant is not simply a finishing material.
It can be an important component of the overall hygiene and maintenance strategy.
With its durable hybrid formulation and documented testing against FDA 21 CFR 175.300 extractives requirements, MS-2000 provides a technically supported option for appropriate sealing applications where food-contact requirements need to be considered.
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