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  Sustainability is a worldwide concern. Industries prefer adopting eco-friendly practices to maintain sustainability. We often use silicone rubber products as an alternative to plastic. But do we know if it is safe for nature?  Does a silicone rubber sheet release harmful toxins and gases into the ecosystems after disposal? If you are maintaining sustainable practices, you should keep a close eye on the products you are using. A silicone rubber sheet is composed of silicone polymer comprising silicon, oxygen, carbon, and hydrogen atoms. It is inert, flexible, and lightweight. Besides, silicone sheets have excellent resistance against high temperatures, UV rays, and ozone. Silicone Rubber Sheet: Friend or Foe of the Planet? In 2023, the silicone market size was reported to be estimated at USD 21.33 billion . From 2024 to 2030, it shows the forecast of growth at a CAGR of 6.0%. Check out the following points to know whether silicone sheets are eco-friendly or not! 1. Sustainab...

  Baking mats- food molds to catheters- prosthetics, they all are made of silicone rubber! Is silicone rubber sheeting safe for applications having direct or indirect contact with food?  Is silicone sheeting safe for medical and pharmaceut,ical applications? How can you assure that? ,  FDA (Food and Drug Administration): The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approves of silicone rubber. This federal Health and Human Services ensures the proper safety and health of the citizens . In other words, they ensure that silicone sheeting meets the safety standard.  The FDA oversees food, drugs, and medical devices. Besides, they check if the radiation-emitting products are safe. In addition, the FDA also looks after vaccines, biologics, and veterinary. They help assure the security of tobacco products and cosmetics for human use.  Before proceeding further into the topic, let us learn more about Silicone rubber sheeting: The composition of silicone sheeting includes...