Is silicone tubing chemical resistant?

With regards to the effects of solvents and industrial chemicals on silicone rubber, the following data has been complied: Silicones are chemically inert and are attacked by very few common materials.

What is C flex tubing made from?

thermoplastic elastomer
C-Flex tubing is manufactured from pharmaceutical-grade thermoplastic elastomer, is fully characterized, validated and tested to a variety of specifications. Extensive biological, chemical, physical properties and extractable testing is available to assist in the validation of C-Flex application.

Is C flex a TPE?

C-Flex® tubing is part of a family of TPE tubing offering the widest range of formulations and sizes in the industry including C-Flex® 082 and 374 translucent tubing for fluid flow visibility, and C-Flex® 072 opaque for peristaltic pump and light sensitivity applications.

Is Santoprene oil resistant?

Santoprene thermoplastic rubber is designed to offer fluid and oil resistance equivalent to that of conventional thermoset rubbers such as neoprene.

Is silicone resistant to acetone?

In general – be careful with silicone tubes and gaskets with oil products. Depending on the content of the products silicone may – or may not – be resistant….Chemical resistance of silicone.

Substance	Classification
Acetamide, 150oC	resistant
Acetic acid, 20oC	resistant
Acetone, 20oC	conditionally resistant

Is silicone hose ethanol resistant?

Well standard silicone hoses are porous and therefore not suitable for oil or fuel. There are flurosilicone liners, which are specially formulated to prevent oil from penetrating the wall but we would not recommend these for Fuel lines, or heavy use of Fuel Filling.

What is C-Flex CPAP setting?

C-Flex is a comfort feature you will find on Respironics CPAP machines. This feature decreases the pressure when you exhale. The clinician will set C-Flex before you get your machine, but you will have the option to adjust the pressure relief to meet your needs.

What is C-flex fiberglass?

C-Flex is a unidirectional fiberglass building material originally developed for the manufacturing of custom boats. These rods allow the fiberglass to hold its form while resin is applied to the cloth. This eliminates the need for a full mold as is used in traditional fiberglass construction.

What is C-flex plastic?

C-Flex® is the original patented thermoplastic elastomer tubing specifically designed to meet the critical demands of pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical applications for fluid processing with excellent heat seal and sterile weld capabilities. Each coil of C-Flex tubing is extruded to precise ID and wall dimensions.

What is the difference between neoprene and Santoprene?

Santoprene: Known to have the same flexibility and durability as natural rubber, but with the ability to last longer in harsher temperatures. Neoprene: Good tensile strength and moderate flexibility.

What material is TPV?

TPV is a dynamically vulcanized alloy consisting mostly of fully cured EPDM rubber particles encapsulated in a polypropylene (PP) matrix. There are almost 100 grades in the S portfolio which are used globally in the automotive, household appliance, electrical, construction and healthcare markets.

Does acetone melt plastic?

The acetone will damage the plastic’s surface, softening it, smearing it, or even dissolving the plastic.