TIVAR™ H.O.T. Food Grade UHMW-PE

Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene

TIVAR™ H.O.T FG UHMW-PE (Food Grade) shapes are formulated to maintain key performance properties at a higher operating temperature ranges. This UHMW-PE grade excels in a variety of industrial manufacturing environments 135°C (275°F). Components made from TIVAR™ H.O.T. FG UHMW-PE are compliant with EU 10/2011 and FDA 21 CFR § 177.1520, making them the ideal, longer-lasting material for wear parts in dairy, bakery, poultry/meat and other food processing industries where higher temperatures or frequent chemical wash downs shorten part life.

TIVAR® H.O.T. UHMW-PE plastic stock shapes
Product Information

Material Properties

  • Maintains performance at temperatures up to 135°C (275°F)
  • Excellent wear and chemical resistance
  • Compliant with EU 10/2011 and FDA 21 CFR § 177.1520

Available Geometries

TIVAR™ H.O.T. Food Grade UHMW-PE stock shapes encompass a range of standard sizes in the following geometries: Extruded Profile, Rod, Plate

Extruded Profile
Rod
Plate

Available Colors

TIVAR™ H.O.T. Food Grade UHMW-PE stock shapes come in the following colors: White, Blue


Regional Availability

Availability of products, shapes, and colors may differ by region.
Application & Testing Information

Pre-assessment Testing

TIVAR™ H.O.T. Food Grade UHMW-PE carries the following compliances:

  • Food contact - USA FDA 21 CFR § 177.2500
  • Food contact - EU 10/2011
  • products.itemGroup.compliances.9099
  • products.itemGroup.compliances.9098

Please note: In some cases, different color variations of a material grade carry different approvals. Please see product documentation for details.


Documentation

For further regulatory documentation and absence declarations, please visit the regulatory page.