TYGON Lab (R-3603) Tubing

Advantages:

• Inexpensive tubing for general laboratory applications.
• Nonaging, nonoxidizing.
• Clear for easy flow monitoring.
• Handles virtually all inorganic chemicals.
• Low gas permeability.
• Smooth bore.
• Good for viscous fluids.
• High dielectric constant.

Limitations:

• Limited pumping life
• Potential leaching of plasticizer.

Application Suitability:

Acids:	Good
Alkalies:	Good
Organic solvents:	Not recommended
Pressure:	Good
Vacuum:	Good
Viscous fluids:	Excellent
Sterile fluids:	Poor

Physical Characteristics and Composition:

• Thermoplastic.
• PVC-based material with plasticizer.
• Firm (stiff) material.
• Transparent, clear.

Temperature Range:

-58 to 165°F (-50 to 74°C)

Meets Classifications:

• FDA 21 CFR 175.300

Gas Permeability:

cc x mm
x 10^-10
(cm² x sec. x cm Hg

	CO2:	360
	H2:	97
	O2:	80
	N2:	40

Cleaning/Sterilization:

• 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.

Last Updated: 08/28/20