C-Flex® Tubing

C-Flex® is a unique, patented thermoplastic elastomer specifically designed to meet the critical demands of the medical, pharmaceutical, research, biotech and diagnostics industries.

C-Flex® biopharmaceutical tubing has been used by many of the world's leading biotech and pharmaceutical processing companies for over 20 years. Each coil of C-Flex® tubing is extruded to precise ID, OD and wall dimensions in an FDA-registered medical device facility in accordance with the regulations concerning this registration. All Tubing is formulated to meet the standards of the biopharmaceutical industry and is QA tested before leaving our production facility.


Features / Benefits:
• Complies with USP 24/NF19, Class VI, FDA and USDA standards
• Manufactured under strict GMPs
• Non-pyrogenic, non-cytotoxic, not-hemolytic
• Chemically resistant to concentrated acids and alkalis
• Significantly less permeable than silicone
• Low platelet adhesion and protein binding
• Ultra-smooth inner bore
• Superior to PVC for many applications, with significantly fewer TOC extractables
• Longer peristaltic pump life
• Heat-sealable, bondable and formable
• Steamable for low TOCs and extractables
• Remains flexible from -50°F to 275°F
• Sterilizable by radiation, EtO, autoclave or chemicals
• Available in animal-free (ADCF), clear and opaque formulations
• Low traceable

• Safer disposal through incineration
Typical Applications:
• Cell culture media and fermentation
• Diagnostic equipment
• Pharmaceutical, vaccine and botanical product production
• Pinch valves
• High-purity water

• Reagent dispensing
• Medical fluid / drug delivery
• Dialysis and cardiac bypass
• Peristaltic pump segments
• Sterile filling and dispensing systems


 

Specifications:    
Hose/Tubing
  Tubing
Material of Construction
  Thermoplastic elastomer
Pump Tubing/Pump Life (hrs)
  No - N/A
Size Range ID (in.)
  .125 & 1.000
Maximum Operating Temp.
  275°F (135°C)
Color
  Clear or Opaque
General Product Features
  Chemical resistant, ultra smooth inner bore
Typical Applications
  Pharmaceutical processing, sterile filling and dispensing
Durometer
  60
Autoclave Sterilization
  Yes
Gamma Sterilization
  Yes
EtO Sterilization
  Yes
Molded Version
  No
Sterile Weldable & Sealable
  No
USP Class VI Approval
  Yes
Validation Guide
  Yes
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Drug Master File
  Yes