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Silicone Tubing is made from FDA-sanctioned ingredients and able to resist extreme temperature variation: -100°F to 500°F*. Translucent natural color for visual contact with the flow, these tubes are resilient, stretchable, and resistant to compression set. They are odorless, tasteless, and inert. Peroxide-cured SILCON contains no sulphur or other acid-producing chemicals, thereby eliminating the possibility of staining, corroding, or deteriorating other materials it contacts. It is extremely resistant to ozone and U.V. over long time periods. They exhibit good electrical and weatherability properties — resists U.V., ozone, gases, and moisture and are listed by the National Sanitation Foundation (NSF 51)*. They are an excellent choice for appliance and computer applications. Silicone tubes may be low pressure steam sterilized in-line or autoclaved at up to 250°F in a normal autoclaving cycle. However, 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 for SILCON as sharp barbs or unlined metal clamps could tear into the wall and possibly cause a failure. Working PSI (at 70°F) performed on hydrostatic test equipment at ambient temperature; based on the ASTM D1599 method.

Physical Properties*
Hardness, Shore A ±5 50
Tensile Strength, psi 1100
Elongation at Break, % 375
Brittle Temperature -100°F
Max. Operating Temperature 500°F
Comp. Set, 22 hrs. at 177°F 35%
Tear Resistance, (ppi min.) 100

* When used in NSF applications, the maximum operating temperature is limited to 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:
Appliances • Beverage Service • Computer • Deionized Water Transfer • Duplicating Equipment • Food Service • Gaskets, Seals, & 'O'-Rings • Hot Water Feeds • Insulation Sleeving • Laboratory • Medical & Dental • Peristaltic Pumps • Thermal Protection