Physical Properties**
| Hardness, Shore A ±5 - Core |
70 |
| Hardness, Shore A ±5 - Cover |
60 |
| Tensile Strength, psi |
1000 |
| Elongation at Break, % |
350 |
| Brittle Temperature |
-120°F |
| Max. Operating Temperature |
500°F |
**Values listed are typical and are meant only as a guide
to aid in design. Field testing should be performed to find the actual
values for the application.
Recommended
Fittings & Clamps
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Notes
The construction of platinum-cured SILBRADE MED-X consists
of a core of silicone elastomer, an open polyester braid reinforcing layer,
and a covering of silicone elastomer. The braid reinforcement allows for
increased pressure usage over unreinforced silicone tubing.
SILBRADE MED-X is made under strict accordance with FDA
Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and conforms to the biocompatibility
requirements of USP Class VI. SILBRADE MED-X's surface properties resist
encrustation, and it will not support bacteria growth. The hose is pliable
and contains no plasticizers.
Note: SILBRADE MED-X is not recommended for implantable
or in-body uses.
Care is recommended in the selection and application of
fittings and clamps as sharp barbed fittings or unlined metal clamps could
tear into the hose wall and possibly cause a failure.
Radiopaque hose can be supplied with the Barium Sulfate
opaquing agent either fully dispersed throughout the hose, co-extruded
as striping on the outer surface, or fully encapsulated within the wall.
^If exposed to repeated steam sterilization or long-term
high temperature or pressure, silicone will eventually become gummy. It
should then be replaced. |
