TYGON Food (B-44-4X) Tubing
Advantages:
- Designed especially for handling food products; bore is extremely smooth (better than most stainless steels), nontoxic, will not affect taste or odor, and clear for CIP and flow verification.
- Excellent nonwetting properties permit flush cleaning and complete drainage.
- High dielectric constant.
Limitations:
- Limited pumping life
Application Suitability:
| Acids: | Good |
|---|---|
| Alkalies: | Good |
| Organic solvents: | Not recommended |
| Pressure: | Good |
| Vacuum: | Good |
| Viscous fluids: | Excellent |
| Sterile fluids: | Good |
Physical Characteristics and Composition:
- Thermoplastic.
- PVC-based material with plasticizer.
- Firm (stiff) material.
- Transparent, clear.
Temperature Range:
-47 to 165°F (-44 to 74°C)
Meets Classifications:
- FDA 21 CFR 175.300
- NSF-listed (Standard 51)
- All 3A Sanitary Plastics Products
- Various USDA standards
Gas Permeability:
cc x mm
x 10-10
(cm2 x sec. x cm Hg
| CO2: | 270 |
|---|---|
| H2: | 97 |
| O2: | 60 |
| N2: | 30 |
Cleaning/Sterilization:
- Unaffected by all commercially available sanitizers (when using recommended procedures).
- Sterilize with ethylene oxide (ETO) or autoclave.
- To autoclave: Coil loosely in nonlinting cloth or paper; autoclave at 250°F (121°C), 15 psi for 30 minutes (tubing will appear milky); air dry at max 150°F (66°C) for 2 to 2.5 hours until clear.