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Medical Grade Braid Reinforced Silicone Hoses have a construction that consists of a core of silicone elastomer, an open polyester braid reinforcing layer, and a cover layer of silicone elastomer. Good Manufacturing Procedures, including lot traceability, are applicable to all Class VI ingredients. Made from FDA-sanctioned ingredients, these hoses are a translucent natural color for visual contact with the flow. Able to resist extreme temperature variation: -80°F to 350°F. Odorless, tasteless, and inert. Peroxide cured hose is supplied in individual, non-sterile, heat sealed polybags and should be sterilized prior to use. The hose's smooth bore, coupled with its resistance to allow material to adhere to the tube wall, facilitates easy cleaning and system purging. May be low pressure steam sterilized in-line or autoclaved at up to 250°F in a normal autoclaving cycle. (If exposed to repeated steam sterilization or long-term high temperature or pressure, silicone will eventually relax and become gummy. It should then be replaced). Not recommended for implantable or in-body uses or for continuous steam applications. Care is recommended in the selection of fittings and clamps, as sharp barbed fittings or unlined metal clamps could tear into the hose wall and possibly cause a failure, especially at elevated pressures.

Physical Properties*
Hardness, Shore A ±5 - Core 70
Hardness, Shore A ±5 - Cover 60
Tensile Strength, psi 1000
Elongation at Break, % 350
Brittle Temperature -80°F
Max. Operating Temperature 350°F

**Values listed are typical and are meant only as a guide to aid in design. Field testing should be performed to find the actual values for the application.

Applications:
Adhesive Lines • Aerospace Uses • Biological Fluids • Blood Plasma • Cell Culture • Clean Room Applications • Food Processing • Hot Viscous Material • Laboratory Uses • Pharmaceuticals • Sterile Filling • Vaccines