Tygon Tubing

Tygon is a brand name for a variety of flexible tubing. Tygon is a registered trademark of Saint-Gobain Corporation. It is an invented word, owned and used by Saint-Gobain and originated in the late 1930s. Tygon is produced in 3 countries but sold throughout the world. Tygon Tubing is used in many markets including food and beverage, chemical processing, industrial, laboratory, medical, pharmaceutical, and semiconductor processing. There are many formulations of clear, flexible, Tygon tubing. The chemical resistance and physical properties vary among the different formulations.

Formulations and applications

Food and beverage applications

"Tygon B-44-3", "Tygon B-44-4X", "Tygon B-44-4X I.B.," and "Tygon Silver" (antimicrobial) are widely used in the food and beverage industry. These formulations each meet FDA, 3-A and NSF 51 criteria. They are used in: beverage dispensing, dairy processing, soft-serve dispensing, vitamin and flavor concentrate systems, cosmetic production, and water purification systems.

Class VI approved

Several formulations of Tygon are Class VI approved and can be used in either surgical procedures or pharmaceutical processing.

Medical

"Tygon Medical/Surgical Tubing S-50-HL" - Characterized to the latest ISO 10993 standards and FDA guidelines for biocompatibility. This material is non-toxic, non-hemolytic, and non-pyrogenic. This formulation is used in minimally invasive devices, dialysis equipment, for bypass procedures, and chemotherapy drug delivery.

"Tygon Medical Tubing S-54-HL" was introduced in 1964 for use in medical applications. This material can be used in catheters, for intravenous or intra-arterial infusion and other surgical uses. Tygon S-54-HL can also be fabricated into cannulae or protective sheath products using thermoforming and flaring techniques.

Pharmaceutical

"Tygon LFL" (Long Flex Life) pump tubing is non-toxic clear tubing with broad chemical resistance.Fact|date=June 2008 It is often used in product filtration and fermentation and surfactant delivery.

"Tygon 2275 High Purity Tubing" is a plasticizer-free material that is often used in sterile filling and dispensing systems and diagnostic equipment. This formulation is also considered to have low absorption/adsorption properties which minimizes the risk of fluid alteration.

"Tygon 2275 I.B. High-Purity Pressure Tubing" is plasticizer-free and is reinforced with a braid for use with elevated working pressures.

Peristaltic pumps

Many formulations of Tygon can be used in peristaltic pumps including the following:

"Tygon R-3603 Laboratory Tubing" is commonly used in university laboratories. It is often used in incubators, hoods and as a replacement for rubber tubing for Bunsen burners. This material is produced in vacuum sizes and can withstand a full vacuum at room temperature.

"Tygon R-1000 Ultra-Soft Tubing" is used in general laboratory applications. It is the softest of the Tygon formulations with a durometer hardness of Shore A 40 (ASTM Method D2240-02). Because of the low durometer of this material it is often used in low-torque peristaltic pumps.

"Tygon LFL" (Long Flex Life) Pump Tubing, "Tygon 3350", "Tygon S-50-HL Medical/Surgical" Tubing, "Tygon 2275 High Purity Tubing", and "Tygon 2001" Tubing are also used in peristaltic pump applications.

Plasticizer-free/DEHP-free

Tygon tubing is available in plasticizer-free/DEHP-free formulations. These formulations have a high degree of chemical resistance and do not release any hazardous material when properly incinerated. "Tygon 2275 High Purity tubing", "Tygon Ultra Chemical Resistant Tubing 2075", and "Tygon Plasticizer Free Tubing 2001" are all plasticizer-free.

"Tygon Silver" Tubing has a plasticizer free inner bore and a silver-based compound on the I.D. surface. This material is formulated with a silver based compound on the inner surface to decrease bacterial growth and protect against microbes.

Industrial use

There are several formulations of Tygon that are used in industrial applications.

"Tygon Fuel and Lubricant Tubing F-4040-A" is translucent yellow for positive identification and flow monitoring. It is used in small engine fuel lines, recreational vehicles, and lubrication lines.

"Tygon LP1000" is a low permeation CARB rated small engine fuel line and"Tygon LP100" is a low permeation EPA approved material also used in small engines.

"Tygon R-3400 UV Resistant Tubing" is black in color and opaque. It remains flexible in ultraviolet environments and is often used for electrical insulation lines, ink and adhesive dispensing, and fertilizer and pesticide dispensing. Because it is resistant to UV light, ozone and weathering, it is commonly used in outdoor applications.

"Tygon 2075 Ultra Chemical Resistant Tubing" is a plasticizer-free material that is known for its high degree of chemical resistance. It can be used in ink and printing fluid dispensing, paint and solvent production, and is resistant to MEK and other chemicals. When properly incinerated it releases only carbon dioxide and water.

External links

* [http://www.tygon.com/Data/Element/Node/Category/Category_edit.asp?ele_ch_id=C0000000000000001208 Saint-Gobain website]
* [http://www.matweb.com/search/QuickText.aspx?SearchText=tygon Tygon on MatWeb]