BioPharm Silicone Tubing
Advantages:
- Ultra-smooth inner surface.
- Minimizes particle entrapment.
- Lower absorption; excellent biocompatibility; no leachable additives, DOP, or plasticizers.
- Odorless and nontoxic, fungus resistant. No taste imparted to transported fluids. Weather, ozone, corona, and radiation resistant.
Limitations:
- Do not use with concentrated solvents, oils, or acids.
- Relatively high gas permeability.
Application Suitability:
| Acids: | Poor |
|---|---|
| Alkalies: | Poor |
| Organic solvents: | Not recommended |
| Pressure: | Fair |
| Vacuum: | Good |
| Viscous fluids: | Fair |
| Sterile fluids: | Excellent |
Physical Characteristics and Composition:
- Thermal set rubber.
- Siloxane polymers and amorphous silica. Excellent compression strength.
- Soft material.
- Translucent, clear to light amber.
Temperature Range:
-75 to 450°F (-60 to 232°C)
Meets Classifications:
- USP Class VI
- FDA 21 CFR 175.300
- Exceeds 3A standards
Gas Permeability:
cc x mm
x 10-10
(cm2 x sec. x cm Hg
| CO2: | 25,147 |
|---|---|
| H2: | - |
| O2: | 4715 |
| N2: | 2284 |
Cleaning/Sterilization:
- Sterilize by ethylene oxide (ETO), autoclave, or gamma irradiation up to 2.5 Mrad.
- To autoclave: Coil loosely in nonlinting cloth or paper; autoclave at 250°F (121°C), 15 psi (1 bar)for 30 minutes.