Guide to Selecting Tubing for Pumps and Fluid Handling Systems
The right pump tubing is crucial when building your fluid processing pump system. Before you choose, consider all aspects of your application: Chemical compatibility, operating temperature, pressure, necessary regulatory approvals, gas permeability of the tubing and cleaning/sterilisation requirements.
Use the "Tubing Selection Guide" below to help you select the appropriate tubing for your application. The Chemical Compatibility guide and the chemical resistance summary in the table below are only guidelines. Chemical resistance and tubing wear may vary according to use always test the tubing you select under the actual conditions.
We are here to help you determine just the right tubing for your pump and fluid handling needs. Learn more about chemical classifications and formulations below.
Chemical Resistance Classifications
A —No damage after 30 days of constant exposure.
B —Little or no damage after 30 days of constant exposure.
C —Some effect after 7 days of constant exposure. Effects may include: cracking, crazing, loss of strength, discoloration, softening, or swelling. Softening and swelling are reversible in some cases.
D —Not recommended for continuous use. Immediate damage may occur.
"_" —Test data unavailable or not applicable.
| Formulation | Operating temperature |
Resin certification(s) |
Durometer | Chemical resistance summary | Permeability (approx)† Units: {cc-mmsec-cm2-cm Hg } x 10-10 |
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| Acids, weak |
Acids, strong |
Bases, weak |
Bases, strong |
Ozone | UV light |
CO2 | H2 | O2 | N2 | ||||
| Bev-A-Line® IV | -60 to +160 °F (-51 to +71 °C) |
FDA, USP, USDA, | 80 (D) | B | D | B | B | D | | | | | |
| Bev-A-Line® V | -60 to +200 °F (-51 to +93 °C)* |
National Formulary | 80 (D) | B | B | B | B | D | | | | | |
| Bev-A-Line® XX | -60 to +160 °F (-51 to +71 °C) |
FDA*, NSF* | 55 (D) | C | D | C | D | C | A | | | | |
| C-FLEX® | -100 to +275 °F (-73 to +135 °C) |
FDA, USP, USDA, GMP | 50 (A) | A | A | A | A | | B | | | 150 | |
| Chemfluor® 367 | -400 to +450 °F (-240 to +260 °C) |
FDA | 58 (A) | A | A | A | A | A | | | | | |
| Copper | -60 to +400 °F (-53 to +204 °C) |
None | | D | D | C | C | A | A | | | | |
| EPDM food grade, PTFE lined, wire reinforced |
-40 to +300 °F (-40 to +148 °C) |
FDA, USDA, 3A | | A | B | A | A | | | | | | |
| ETFE | -150 to +302 °F (-101 to +150 °C) |
GMP | 75 (D) | A | A | A | A | A | A | | | | |
| FEP | -454 to +400 °F (-270 to +205 °C) |
FDA, USP, GMP | 55 (D) | A | A | A | A | A | A | 5.9 | 1.3 | 14 | 2.0 |
| Gum rubber | -15 to +158 °F (-26 to +70 °C) |
GMP | 35 (A) | A | D | A | B | C | D | 1311 | 492 | 307 | 118 |
| Hypalon® | 40 to +220 °F (4 to +104 °C) |
None | 70 (D) | | A | | | | | | | | |
| Kynar® | -40 to +260 °F (-40 to +127 °C) |
FDA, USP, USDA | 80 (D) | A | A | A | A | A | A | | | | |
| MFA | -103 to +482 °F (-75 to +250 °C) |
USP | 59 (D) | A | A | A | A | A | A | | | | |
| Norprene® | -75 to 275°F (-60 to 135°C) |
GMP | 61 (A) | A | B | A | C | A | B | 1200 | | 80 | 200 |
| Norprene® food grade | -60 to +275 °F (-51 to +135 °C) |
FDA, NSF, GMP | 61 (A) | A | B | A | C | A | B | 1200 | | 80 | 200 |
| Norprene® pressure | -60 to +275 °F (-51 to +135 °C) |
FDA, 3A, NSF | 61 (A) | A | B | A | C | A | B | 1200 | | 80 | 200 |
| Nylon | -60 to +200 °F (-51 to +93 °C) |
None | | A | D | A | C | C | D | 20 | 19 | 5.4 | 1.1 |
| PEEK | Up to 212 °F (up to 100 °C) |
None | | A | A | A | A | A | A | | | | |
| PFA | -320 to +500 °F (-195 to +260 °C) |
FDA, USP, GMP | 60 (D) | A | A | A | A | A | A | | | | |
| PFA-450 high purity | -320 to +500 °F (-195 to +260 °C) |
FDA, GMP | 60 (D) | A | A | A | A | A | A | | | | |
| PharMed® | -75 to +275 °F (-59 to +135 °C) |
FDA, USP, NSF, GMP | 64 (A) | A | B | A | C | A | B | 1200 | | 80 | 200 |
| Polyethylene | -100 to +175 °F (-73 to +80 °C) |
FDA, USDA | 50 (D) | A | D | B | B | B | A | 280 | | 60 | 20 |
| Polyethylene, FEP lined |
-100 to +175 °F (-73 to +80 °C) |
FDA, GMP | | A | A | A | A | A | A | 5.9* | 1.3* | 14* | 2.0* |
| Polyimide | -418 to +896 °F (-250 to +480 °C) |
USP, NEMA | | A | A | A | A | A | A | | | | |
| Polypropylene | 32 to 250 °F (0 to 121 °C) |
FDA, USDA | 75 (D) | A | D | B | B | C | D | 90 | | 25 | 4 |
| Polyurethane (clear, aqua-tint) |
-40 to +180 °F (-40 to +82 °C) |
None | 95 (A) | B | D | B | B | A | | 395 | 66 | 10.5 | 17.1 |
| Polyurethane (red, green, blue, black) |
-70 to +185 °F (-57 to +85 °C) |
None | 95 (A) | B | D | B | B | A | | 395 | 66 | 10.5 | 17.1 |
| PTFE | -400 to +500 °F (-240 to +260 °C) |
FDA, USP, GMP | 50 (D) | A | A | A | A | A | A | 6.8 | | | 1.0 |
| PTFE colour coded |
-400 to +500 °F (-240 to +260 °C) |
None | 50 (D) | A | A | A | A | A | A | 6.8 | | | 1.0 |
| PVC | 10 to 140 °F (-12 to +60 °C) |
None | 65 (A) | A | A | A | A | A | A | 6.8 | | | 1.0 |
| PVC Bubble® | -5 to +180 °F (-21 to +82 °C) |
None | 55 (A) | A | D | A | D | B | D | 1305 | | 1345 | |
| PVC food grade | 10 to 140 °F (-12 to +60 °C) |
FDA, 3A, USDA | 65 (A) | A | A | A | A | A | A | 6.8 | | | 1.0 |
| PVC reinforced | -5 to +180 °F (-21 to +82 °C) |
FDA, USDA, NSF, 3A | 65 (A) | A | D | A | A | B | D | 36 | | 36 | |
| PVC wire reinforced |
25 to 150 °F (-4 to +65 °C) |
FDA, USDA, 3A, NSF | 70 (A) | A | D | A | A | B | D | 36 | | 36 | |
| Silicone, peroxide cured |
-60 to +460 °F (-51 to +238 °C) |
FDA, USP, GMP | 50 (A) | B | D | A | A | A | | 20,132 | 6579 | 7961 | 2763 |
| Silicone, platinum cured |
-60 to +460 °F (-51 to +238 °C) |
FDA, USP, USDA, GMP | 50 (A) | B | D | A | A | A | | 20,132 | 6579 | 7961 | 2763 |
| Silicone reinforced, peroxide |
-60 to +400 °F (-51 to +204 °C) |
FDA, USP, GMP | 60 (A) | B | D | A | A | A | | 20,132 | 6579 | 7961 | 2763 |
| Stainless steel, 316 | -65 to +550 °F (-53 to +289 °C) |
None | | A | B | A | C | A | A | | | | |
| Tygon®, FEP lined |
-40 to +180 °F (-40 to +82 °C) |
FDA*, USP*, GMP | 67 (A) | A | A | A | A | B | B | 5.9* | 1.3* | 14* | 2.0* |
| Tygon® fuel/lubricant |
-35 to +165 °F (-37 to +74 °C) |
GMP | 57 (A) | B | C | C | D | A | A | 100 | | 12 | 22 |
| Tygon® food/beverage |
-49 to +165 °F (-45 to +74 °C) |
FDA, NSF, 3A | 63 (A) | A | B | A | B | B | D | 270 | | 30 | 60 |
| Tygon® high purity |
-94 to +125 °F (-70 to +52 °C) |
FDA, USP, GMP | 72 (A) | A | C | A | A | B | B | 745 | | 135 | 45 |
| Tygon® high purity reinforced |
-94 to +125 °F (-70 to +52 °C) |
FDA, NSF, GMP | 72 (A) | A | C | A | A | B | B | 745 | | 135 | 45 |
| Tygon® lab, vacuum |
-58 to +165 °F (-50 to +74 °C) |
FDA, GMP | 55 (A) | A | D | A | D | B | D | 360 | | 40 | 80 |
| Tygon® LFL |
-58 to +165 °F (-50 to +74 °C) |
FDA, USP, GMP | 56 (A) | A | A | A | B | | | | | | |
| Tygon® pressure |
-47 to +165 °F (-44 to +74 °C) |
FDA, 3A, NSF | 65 (A) | A | A | B | A | | | 2700 | | 600 | 300 |
| Tygon® sanitary silicone pres. |
-112 to +320 °F (-51 to +160 °C) |
FDA, USP, NSF, GMP | 70 (A) | B | D | A | A | A | | | | | |
| Tygon® silicone |
-112 to +392 °F (-80 to +200 °C) |
FDA, USP, NSF, GMP | 50 (A) | A | C | A | A | B | B | | | | |
| Tygon® ultra-chemical resistant |
-108 to +125 °F (-78 to +52 °C) |
GMP | 72 (A) | A | C | A | A | B | B | 4840 | | 980 | 350 |
| Tygothane® pressure |
-100 to +180 °F (-73 to +82 °C) |
FDA, NSF | 82 (A) | C | C | B | D | A | | 1680 | | 180 | 60 |
| Vinyl | -45 to +180 °F (-43 to +82 °C) |
GMP | 67 (A) | A | D | A | A | C | D | 360 | | 40 | 80 |
| Viton® | -25 to +400 °F (-32 to +204 °C) |
GMP | 75 (A) | A | A | C | D | A | A | 79 | | 15 | 4.3 |
*Based on liner
†At 25°C
Bev-A-LineReg TM Thermoplastic Processes, Inc.
BubbleReg TM Sherwood Medical Industries Inc.
Chemfluor, Norprene, PharMed, Tygon, TygothaneReg TM Norton Performance Plastics Corp.
C-FLEXReg TM Consolidated Polymer Technologies, Inc.
Hypalon, VitonReg TM DuPont Dow Elastomers L.L.C.
Kynar, SuperflexReg TM Elf Atochem North America
PTFEReg TM E. I. DuPont de Nemours & Co.
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