FDA Compliant Viton Tubing
Advantages:
- Perfect for food and lab applications where FDA compliance is required.
- Good chemical resistance.
- Resistant to corrosives
- High temperature properties
Limitations:
- Limited pumping life.
Application Suitability:
| Acids: | Excellent |
|---|---|
| Alkalies: | Excellent |
| Organic solvents: | Variable—test before using |
| Pressure: | Good |
| Vacuum: | Good |
| Viscous fluids: | Good |
| Sterile fluids: | Fair |
Physical Characteristics and Composition:
- Thermal set rubber.
- Viton B (67 percent fluorine).
- Firm (stiff) material.
- Opaque, black.
Temperature Range:
-25 to 400°F (-32 to 205°C)
Meets Classifications:
- FDA 21 CFR 177.2600
Gas Permeability:
cc x mm
x 10
(cm2 x sec. x cm Hg
| CO2: | 76 to 79 |
|---|---|
| H2: | - |
| O2: | 13 to 15 |
| N2: | 4.3 |
Cleaning/Sterilization:
- Sterilize with circulating hot air oven at 249°C (480°F) for 16 hours.
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