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Food Contact Safety Deep Dive: The Complete Picture from Platinum-Cure LSR to Mold Steel for Silicone Spatulas

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Food Contact Safety Deep Dive: The Complete Picture from Platinum-Cure LSR to Mold Steel for Silicone Spatulas

04/02/2026

Consumer awareness of food safety is higher than ever. Understanding the full spectrum of considerations, from base polymer to mold construction, is vital for manufacturers of food-contact silicone products. This article provides a comprehensive overview of food safety for silicone spatulas.

A silicone spatula is a staple in modern kitchens, but its safety for food contact is paramount. Consumers rightly demand assurance that every aspect of its production, from the base material to the final polish, meets the highest safety standards. Ensuring this requires a deep understanding of regulations and material science across the entire supply chain.

The foundation is the material itself. TYM exclusively recommends and supplies only platinum-cure Liquid Silicone Rubber (LSR) for food-contact applications. Unlike peroxide-cure systems, platinum-cure LSR produces no harmful by-products during curing and offers superior thermal stability. All our LSR compounds are formulated to be inherently free of substances restricted by the FDA (21 CFR) and EU (EC 1935/2004) for food contact.

However, material is just the beginning. The mold steel used is equally important. TYM specifies corrosion-resistant steels like 420SS or equivalent for all food-contact surfaces. These materials do not leach harmful ions and can be polished to a high finish, preventing bacterial adhesion. Furthermore, all post-molding processes, including any cleaning agents or packaging materials, are vetted for food safety compliance. This comprehensive approach, scrutinizing every element from polymer to packaging, guarantees that our silicone spatulas are not just functional, but absolutely safe for direct food contact.