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Ismatec pump tube properties
Ismatec tubes
Tygon® ST
R-3603/R-3607
Important this is a copy of the manufacturers specifications page. For updated and detailed information go to the ismatec website
Special properties
The inexpensive all-round tubing for general laboratory applications.
Advantages

• transparent
• resistant to almost all inorganic chemicals
• tasteless
• appropriate for foodstuffs
• does not age
• high dielectric constant
• low gas permeability
• smooth inner surface

Limitations
• service-life is about 4 times shorter than Tygon® LFL
• potential leaching of plasticizers
Physical properties
Thermoplastic. PVC-based material with plasticizer.
• flexible, firm, transparent
Service temperature range
-50°C to +74°C (-58°F to + 165°F)
acids
alkaline solutions
solvents
pressure
vacuum
viscous media
sterile media
good
good
not recommended
fair
good
excellent
limited
Complies with
the following standards
FDA 21 CFR175.300
Sterilization
Steam autoclaveable and sterilizable with Ethylene oxide.
Coil loosely in non-linting cloth or paper; autoclave at 121°C (250°F), 1 kg/cm² (15psi) for 30 min. (tubing will appear milky); air dry at max. 66°C (150°F) for 2 to 2½ hours until clear.
Permeability
CO2
O2
N2
360
80
40

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