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TUBING
FlexiblePeristaltic Tubing
Tygon
®
2001Tubingfor
AggressiveMedia
XX
High chemical resistance for
broad applicationuse
XX
Options available for
single andmulti-channel
pump systems
XX
Ultra-pure tubing for
peristalticpumps
Tygon2001tubingfeaturesallofthe
benefitsofmostTygonblends—
includingwall transparency and
FDA approval. Added to this is strong chemical resistance formany
solutions (excludinghydrocarbons),makingTygon2001amaterial of
choice formanydemandingapplicationswhereotherblendsmaynot
be suitable.
Optionsareavailable inbothStandardTubing,up to0.626” (15.9mm)
andStopper Tubingup to0.109” (2.79mm).
Special Properties
The transparent, plasticizer-free tubingwith superiorpump-life;
especiallydesigned forMEKandother aggressive solvents
Advantages
•Plasticizer andoil-free
•Smooth inner-bore
•Low sorptionmaintainsfluidand tube integrity
•Doesnot impart anything into thepumpingmedium
•No releaseof hazardousmaterialswhenproperly incinerated
Limitations
None
Physical Properties
Polyolefin
ServiceTemperature
Range
-73 °C to+57 °C (-100 °F to+135 °F)
Applications
Acids Excellent
Alkaline solutions Excellent
Solvents Good /Excellent
Complieswith the
FollowingStandards
FDAcertification for foodcontact
Sterilization
Autoclavablewith steam, 30minutesat 1bar (15psi)
and141 °C (250 °F).Gas sterilizationwithEthyleneoxide.
Sterilizationwith radiationup to2.5mrad.
Permeability
Volumeofgas [cm3] xwall thickness [mm]
Areaof tubing ID [cm2] x time [sec]
xpressuredropacross tubingwall [cmHg]
x10
-10
CO
2
1140
O
2
76
N
2
190
Odor and taste
Noodoror taste
Toxicity
–
Tubing
life
at 0bar 75hrs
at 0.7bar –
SPECIFICATIONS&DETAILS
SiliconePeroxideTubing
XX
Non-toxicmaterial great for
biological applications
XX
Soft and translucent for
applications requiring
visual checks
Special Properties
Silicone tubingblendedwithorganicperoxide forbiological applications
Advantages
•Steamautoclavability
•Excellentbiological compatibility
•Greaterphysical compressioncapability
•Notprone tomold
•Non-toxic
•Waterproof and resistant toozone, radiation, and sunlight
•Resistant to fungus
•Odorless
Limitations
•Not recommended for concentrated solvents, oils,
acids, ordiluted sodiumhydroxide
•Relativelyhighgaspermeability
Physical Properties
•Polydimethylsiloxanewith silicafilter and siliconeoil
•Excellent resistance tocompression
•Soft, translucent, clear to light amber
ServiceTemperature
Range
-51 °C to+238 °C (-60 °F to+460 °F)
Applications
Acids Limited
Alkaline solutions Good
Solvents Not recommended
Pressure Not recommended
Vacuum Good
Viscousmedia Fair
Sterilemedia Excellent
Complieswith the
FollowingStandards
FDA21CFR177.2600;USPharmacopoeaXXIIICl.Vl
Sterilization
Autoclavablewith steam, 30minutesat 1bar (15psi) and
121 °C (250 °C) Radiation: Irradiateatup to2.5mrad
Gas:Not recommended to sterilizewithethyleneoxide
Permeability
Volumeofgas [cm3] xwall thickness [mm]
Areaof tubing ID [cm2] x time [sec]
xpressuredropacross tubingwall [cmHg]
x10
-10
CO
2
25147
O
2
4715
N
2
2284
Odor and taste
—
Toxicity
—
Tubing
life
at 0bar —
at 0.7bar —
SPECIFICATIONS&DETAILS
