Centrifuge
ChemicalTable
Resistance Table
Physical Properties
Centrifugeware
Tubes
Chemical, Concentration
PE
Brittleness
1-(4-Chlorophenyl)ethanone, pure
S
S
M
S
Resin
Max. Use Temp. °C HDT Temp. °C1 Temp. °C13
1,3-Butadiene, pure
S 75 toU98
U 0
U
86 to 90
ABS
PP
PSF
Melting Point
M
M
(°C)
U210 to 230U
1,4-Dioxane, pure
120
ACL
COC
1:3 Mixture Of Nitric And70
Hydrochloric Acids, pure 150
ECTFE
146
EPDM
1-Pentanol, pure
EPR
1-Phenylethanone, pure 145
150
ETFE
1-Undecanol, pure
205
FEP
2,2,4-Trimethylpentane, pure
205
FEP 890
2,2'-Oxybispropane, pure120
FLPE
2,4,6-Trinitrophenol, pure120
HDPE
2-Hydroxy-1,2,390
HIPS
Propanetricarboxylic Acid80Tributyl
LDPE
Ester, pure
79
LLDPE
489 Tubing
2-Hydroxybenzaldehyde,
pure
121
Modified
PPE
90
PBS
2-Isopropoxypropane, pure
PC
2-Methoxyethanol, pure 135
171
PEI
2-Methoxyethyl Oleate, pure
174
Permanox®
2-Propanol, pure
180
PES
2-Propanone, pure
65
PET
2-Propenenitrile, pure 70
PETG
3-Phenyl-2-propenal, pure
260
PFA
260
PFA
870 Tubing
4'-Chloroacetophenone,
pure
50
PMMA
Acetaldehyde, pure
PMP
Acetic Acid Benzyl Ester, 153
pure- 174
135
PP
Acetic Acid Phenylmethyl Ester, pure
121
PP 689 Tubing
Acetic Anhydride, pure
121
PPCO
Acetone, pure
90
PS
Acetonitrile, pure
165
PSF
260
PTFE/TFE
Acetophenone, pure
85
PURS
280
Tubing
Acrylonitrile, pure
71
PVC
180
Tubing
Adipic Acid, pure
79
PVC 380 Tubing
Alanine, pure
82
PVC 980 Tubing
Allyl Alcohol, pure
150
PVDF
Aluminum
™ Chloride, pure130 to 150
ResMer
Aluminum Hydrate, pure 85
SAN
FEP
PPCO
PC
O-rings
Closures
Tefzel®
ETFE
PS
SILI
Viton®
PP
Glass Transition
U
U20
U
M
S
Temp. (°C)
Clarity
U to 109 U
S Transparent
U to Opaque
S
105
S
–
Microwavability2
U
-- U
PE
PPE
S
177 M
U -55 M
M210 to 220U
U & 100 U
-83
U Opaque M
M
M 3
Marginal
U
S
70 U
116
U -40 U
UN/A
90
U
MTransparent
U
S2
Marginal
U 3
U
<-76
242
85
S
<20 S
MN/A
M
-45
S2
U
S
< 20M
M -68 M
U -90 M
MN/A
U
-54
U
S
S2
M
S
M
M
U
U
U
U
M
S
S
104
70
70
-105
-270
-75
265
275
275
U
Translucent
S
Yes M
U
S
Yes M
U
M
–
S
M
S2
S
–
U
U
–
U
S2
U
-25
U
U Translucent
U
S2
N/A
N/A
N/A
Translucent
Translucent
Transparent
S
U -100 U
U -100 U
M125 to 138U
U
-25
U
S Translucent
M
S
87 M
U 20
MN/A
U
130
U
U Opaque M
U
Yes
S Opaque M
U Opaque M
65 U
65 M
M
U125 to 138U
U
Yes
M
Marginal3
U
–
–
M
No U
No U
S2
S2
M 3
Marginal
U
Marginal3
45
-100
85 to 125
-25
Translucent
Yes
47
-73
85 to 125
-25
Translucent
Marginal3
S
138 S2
M -40 S
M240 to 320
M
U
164
U
MOpaque M
U
-- S
–
S
72 U
U 20
U
UN/A
U
87-93
U
U
U Transparent
U
S2
Marginal
U 3
–
S
138 S
210
U -135 S
MN/A
U
154
U
U
U Transparent
M
S2
3
Marginal
S
S2
U <20 S
MN/A
U
215
U
U
– Transparent
M Amber S
S
U
S
S
M
S2
S2
S
M
U
U
M
U
240 to 275
U
70
U
U
U265
U
U
81
U
U Transparent
U
S2
S 3
Marginal
S
S
S
S
127
>200
21
-10
-100
-40
233
N/A
N/A
350 to 390
Transparent
S
S
M
M
Transparent Amber
Transparent
Yes
Yes
--
S
S
U
Marginal
–
–
S2
3
U
S
70 U
73 U
U -40 S
M -270 U
U302 to 310
M
U & 90 U
-80
U Transparent
U
S2
Yes U
–
S
73 S
M -268 S
M302 to 310
M
-80
U & 90 U
U Transparent
M
S
Yes S
–
S
79 - M
107
U 20
M85 to 105U
N/A
U
U
U Transparent
M
M
S
93 - 127
U
U
S
Transparent
S
S2
No U
Yes
U
U
S
S
S2
U
U
U
M
S
S
S
107
100
90
S2
U
S2
U
M
U
S
96 M
U
0 to 20
0
-4
-40
235
M
S
U
M
S
U
U
M
U
N/A
160 to 176
-20 to -5
160 to 176
-20 to -5
150 to 175
MN/A
U
-20
U to 110 U
74
MN/A
Translucent
Translucent
Translucent
Yes
Yes
U
M
–
M
U
Marginal
U
–
3
U
S
174 U
U 20 U
U -100 S
U
U to 195U
185
U Transparent
M
S2
Yes S
U
S
121 M
U -100 M
M320 to 330U
120
U to 130U
U Opaque M
S
Yes M
U
S
32 U
-32
S
U87 to 140U
-30
U to 0
U
S
U -73
-32
S
SN/A
S
75 to 105
S
–
U Transparent
U Amber S2
Transparent
S2
S
S
No S
Yes19
S
S
S
S
S
S
S2
S
S
S
S
M
U
S
M
141 to 178
U
-60 to -20
–
S
S
S2
S
S200 to 270S
S to 110 U
90
S Opaque S
S
S 3
Marginal
S
S
S108
M
N/A
S Transparent
S
S
Yes S
S
S
S
S
-32
-32
139
S
S 300
200 to
S
98 S
S
-32
-21
-62
S2 20
U 20
N/A
N/A
M
75 to 105
75 to 105
S2
U Transparent
M
S2
No U
U
Transparent
Transparent
Translucent
U
S
–
Yes19
No
S
U
Marginal
S
3
–
232
-130
Yes S
SILI
50/65Hydroxide,
Tubing pure
Aluminum
S -46 S
U -62 S
SN/A
M
M to -120
S2
S Translucent
S
S
S
204
-46
-68
N/A
-130
to
-120
Transparent
to
Opaque
Yes
Silicone
Gaskets
Key:
®
65
38
-60
220 to 240
80
Transparent
Marginal3
SThermanox
= Satisfactory
121 discoloration
<23
<-50
N/A
N/A
Transparent to Opaque
Yes
TPE
S1
= Satisfactory, may cause
S2
= Satisfactory below 26°C
65 only
59
-118
N/A
N/A
Translucent
No
XLPE
3
™
MTritan
= Marginal;
may be satisfactory
for use in a centrifuge
depending
and speed.108
Testing under operation
conditions is suggested Marginal
before actual
run.
95
99
-40on length of exposure
282
Transparent
UFor
= Unsatisfactory;
not
recommended
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ChemicalTable,
Resistance
Table
Physical Properties
continued
Centrifugeware
Tubes
O-rings
Closures
Permeability
FEP
PPCO
PC
PE
(cc.-mil/100in²-24 hr.-atm)
Sterilization 4
1-(4-Chlorophenyl)ethanone, pure
S
S
M
S
Resin
NAutoclaving
O2 EtO Gas CO
N2
2
2 Heat
Dry
Radiation
1,3-Butadiene, pure --No
S
U--No
U Yes --U
-- Yes
ABS
Permeability
PP
PSF
PS
SILI
(cc.-mm/m²-24 hr.-Bar)
M
M
U
U
O2
CO2 Gravity
Disinfectants
Specific
U -- U
Some
1.05U-to 1.16 U
Tefzel®
Water Vapor
®
Viton
ETFE
PE
PP
Transmission Rate
U
M
S
S
15
16
(grams/m²)
Flexibility (grams/100 in²)
S
U
-- S Rigid U --
1,4-Dioxane, pure
0.5
Yes 5
ACL
Yes
COC
1:3 Mixture Of Nitric And15,871
Hydrochloric Acids, pure10
Yes
ECTFE
Chemical, Concentration
25
Yes- 150
EPDM
1-Pentanol, pure
25
EPR
1-Phenylethanone, pure Yes- 150
30
Yes
ETFE
1-Undecanol, pure
320
Yes
FEP
2,2,4-Trimethylpentane, pure
334
Yes
FEP 890
2,2'-Oxybispropane, pure
42
No
FLPE
2,4,6-Trinitrophenol, pure
42
No
HDPE
2-Hydroxy-1,2,320
No- 25
HIPS
Propanetricarboxylic Acid180
Tributyl
No
LDPE
Ester, pure
334
No
LLDPE
489 Tubing
S
1.0 Yes
M4.1
No
U
M
No 0.2
M 0.4 U
Some
1.42U1.6
to 1.61 U
-- U Rigid M --
5,032
Yes
S
No
U1,742
U
Yes 6,167
U
Some
U 1,955U
1.03U677
U <0.01 U
25 Yes
110
No
Yes 3.9
Yes
1.68 42.7
40.00
M Rigid U 2.58 S2
3.2 Rigid
0.2
75 -Yes
650
S
No - 8000
S800
M
No 9.7
M - 58 Some
M 29 - 253
M
0.86
S23114 - 3108
U
M 0.05 M
75 -Yes
650
S
No - 8000
M800
U
No 9.7
M - 58 Some
M 29 - 253
U
0.86U3114 - 3108
U
-- S Moderate
M to--Excellent
S
-- U Moderate
M to--Excellent
S
100Yes
250
No
Yes 12
Yes
39
1.7 97
1.65 Rigid
No 124.34
Yes
291.41
2.15 854.82
No 129.62
Yes
388.55
2.17 874.63
Yes 16U
M
Yes
S
750Yes
S
S2
2,200
Yes
M
S
–
M580
No
U
M1,000
U Yes 7.7
M - 9.7 Some
M 116 -U155 1.04U388- 582U
No - 1,500
500Yes
2,700
No
Yes 70
Yes
194
0.92 1,049
15 - 23
Good
1,001
Yes
4,670
No
No 130
Some 389
0.92 1,815
15 - 23
Moderate 1.0 - 1.5
S
1,000
Yes
Yes 5
PC
2-Methoxyethanol, pure 50
19
Yes
PEI
2-Methoxyethyl Oleate, pure
8,000
Yes
Permanox®
2-Propanol, pure
--Yes
PES
2-Propanone, pure
0.7
No - 1.0
PET
2-Propenenitrile,
pure 10
No
PETG
3-Phenyl-2-propenal, pure
291
Yes
PFA
0.95U225
U
U
300Yes
-S400
2-Hydroxybenzaldehyde,
pure
--Yes
Modified
PPE
2-Isopropoxypropane, pure
20
No- 25
PBS
U
–
S
185Yes
U
72
72 U
U
S2
U
U
S2
4.6 Moderate 0.30
M 0.30 - 0.40
M
4.6S- 6.2
Moderate
U -Rigid
S2
1220
6102 M 79 - 394
U
Yes
U
M
U
U
Yes 16
U
0.95 225
S
6.200 Excellent 0.40
U
2,251
Yes
M
M
U
S
185Yes
U
M
0.11
U580
No
1,000
Yes
U
M
9.7
U
M
WaterPPE
Adsorbtion
–
(%)
U
0.3 to 0.7
0.40
S2
M Rigid M 4.50 U
69.70
300Yes
-S400
300Yes
S
No
S1,075
37 Yes
S
171
Yes
S2
115.00
U Rigid M 7.42 S2
5.8– Rigid M 0.37 S
115,000
Yes
U
Yes 19.43
S
Some
M 116.57
U
1.20U418
U
U
Yes 7.2
S
Yes
M
14.4 U
1.28U67
U
No 3,108
Yes
12,434
0.84 44,684
Yes --
Some --
S
S
U
S
M
U
S
25 Yes
U125
No
U
-- Yes
13 Yes
--Yes
70
No
S
U
S
M
Yes 0.27 - 0.39
Some 5.1
U
S2
U
U
1.27U49
U
1.33 27
--
S
U
Rigid
S
U
S
M
0.39
--
18.13 Moderate 1.17
0.03
<0.01
<0.01
–
–
U <0.01 –
U <0.01S2
M 0.07 U
<0.01
<0.01
S 0.10 to–0.15
U 0.07 to–0.09
S 0.35 –
S 0.25 –
S
S
M
U
<0.01
0.55
S2
0.25
U
S
881Yes
U2,260
Yes
M No 113
U
U
Yes
342 M
2.17U878
U
4'-Chloroacetophenone,
pure
300
Yes
PFA
870 Tubing
2.78
No
PMMA
Acetaldehyde, pure
8,000
Yes
PMP
Acetic Acid Benzyl Ester, pure
48
Yes
PP
Acetic Acid Phenylmethyl Ester, pure
67
Yes
PP 689 Tubing
Acetic Anhydride, pure
45
Yes
PPCO
Acetone, pure
20
No- 25
PS
Acetonitrile, pure
55
Yes
PSF
S
1,084
Yes
S2,502
Yes
M No 117
S
M
Yes
421 M
2.15U972
U
2.0U Rigid M 0.13 S
S <0.02 –
12.4NoS
No
M68
U
U 0.35 U
32,000
Yes
S
115,000
Marginal U
S2
55.20
U Rigid M 3.56 M
775.00
S Rigid S 50.00 S2
S
300Yes
M1,000
U Yes 7.8
U - 9.7 Some
M 116 -U155 1.05U388 - 582U
No - 1,500
U700
U Yes 21.40
S
M 117 U
U
Yes
Yes
1.24U272
Acetophenone, pure --Yes
PTFE/TFE
5.0
No - 83
PURS
280 Tubing
Acrylonitrile,
pure
8.3
Yes-1433
PVC
180
Tubing
Adipic Acid, pure
8.3
Yes-1433
PVC 380 Tubing
Alanine, pure
8.3
No - 33
PVC 980 Tubing
Allyl Alcohol, pure
9Yes
PVDF
Aluminum
™ Chloride, pure-Yes
ResMer
Aluminum Hydrate, pure--No
SAN
S
308Yes
M--Yes
16.7Yes
S- 167
No - 417U
U66.7
No 1.9
S - 32.4 Some
U 6.5 - U65
16.7Yes
S- 100
No - 584S
S167
16.7Yes
- 100
240Yes
800
No
S
S2
U
S
M
U
417Yes
200Yes
300Yes
-S400
1,501
No
650
No
Yes 1.08
U
No 3,108
M
Some
M 4.8 U
Yes
S 12,434
U
No 18.7
Yes
No 26
Some 162
No 17
Yes
78
No --M
M
Yes
120 U
M
U
M
U
U
0.835
U44,684 U
0.9 311
U
U
U
U
0.9 583
0.9 253
3.90 Rigid
S
S
U
M
3.9 Rigid
0.25
0.25
4.40 Moderate 0.28
M 0.01 –
S2
M
S
U
<0.02
<0.02
–
U
S2
S
M <0.01 U
1.18U26 - 162 U
-- U Moderate
U --
S2
S 1.12 U
No 3.2
S - 13 Some
S 2.6 - S39
1.19S64.8 - 227–
15S2
- 80
ExcellentS
1.0 - 5.2
S
167
No - 584
No 3.2 - 13 Some 2.6 - 39
1.2 64.8 - 227
15 - 80
Excellent
1.0 - 5.2
167
No - 584
No 3.2 - 13 Some 2.6 - 39
1.2 64.8 - 227
15 - 80
Moderate 1.0 - 5.2
505
No
Yes 3.5
1.78 196
1.15S-to 1.50 U
29.76 Rigid
1.9
-- S Rigid S --
1.07M--
-- S Rigid S --
S
S
S
S
S
S
M
U
S
M
S
-- Yes
S--No
S
-- Yes
S--No
S2 Yes --S
U Yes --S
Yes
S -Some
5.4
S
NoS
--
M
2.2 U--
U
S
S2
U
–
S2
U -Rigid
S2
1220
6102 M 79 - 394
<0.02
U Rigid M 0.26
4.00
U
S
14 Yes
S
93
1.19U26
S 0.13 U
U <0.02 –
U 0.05 U
S 0.3 U
S
16.7Yes
- 100
U 9.7 U
Some
S2
1.37 --
6.00 Rigid
M 0.05 U
U Moderate
U 1.17 S2
18.13
2.0U ExcellentU 0.13 S2
U
S
Yes 3.9
M
U Rigid U 0.14 S2
2.20
U
<0.1
1.0 - 1.5
M Yes --S
M 389 M
U
Some
1.08U-U1,000
U Yes 7.8
U - 9.7 Some
U 116 -U155 0.91U388
No - 1,500
to 1.01
- 582U
32,000
Yes
S2
--No
6.2 Rigid
M 0.6
-- U Rigid M --
S
S
S
S
S 0.15 to–0.75
0.15 to 0.75
S
S
S2
U
S
S 0.01 S
S 0.2 S
S
S
0.15 to 0.75
0.05
–
Aluminum
S
S335,741
U Yes 17,918
S
S 51,585
M
S
S 0.1 S
46,116
Yes
132,762
Yes
Yes
Some
1.15M130,453 S2
-- S ExcellentS -SILI
50/65Hydroxide,
Tubing pure
-Yes
-Yes
-Yes
Yes
-Yes
-1.1
to
-1.5
-Moderate
to
-Excellent
0.1
Silicone
Gaskets
Key:
®
1.60
No
8.1
Yes
38.7
No
Yes
0.62
Some
3.15
1.3
15.04
-Moderate
-0.25
Thermanox
S = Satisfactory
31
Yes- discoloration
145
85 -Yes
646
900
No - 8634 Yes 12.05 - 56Some 33.03 - 2510.9 350 - 3355
-Moderate to--Excellent
0.05 to 0.1
TPE
S1
= Satisfactory, may cause
S2
= Satisfactory below 26°C
42
No only 185Yes
580
No
Yes 16
Yes 72
0.93 225
4.6 - 6.2
Rigid
0.3 - 0.4
<0.01
XLPE
™
MTritan
= Marginal;
may be satisfactory
for use
in a centrifuge
on--length of Some
exposure
under operation
conditions--is suggested before 0.43
actual run.
--No
-- Yes
--No dependingYes
-- and speed.
1.18Testing
--Moderate
U = Unsatisfactory; not recommended
For abbreviations and footnotes, please see page 626-627.
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Resistance
Table
Physical Properties
continued
Centrifugeware
Tubes
U
1.0 S
M4.1
U
M
0.2
M
0.4 U
U1.6
U
-- U
M --
5,032S
U1,742
U
6,167
U
U
1,955U
U677
U
40.00
M
U 2.58 S2
25
110
3.9
9.7
75 - 650
S
S800 - 8000
M
9.7
M - 58
M
29 - 253
M
S23114 - 3108
U
75 - 650
S
M800 - 8000U
9.7
M - 58
M
29 - 253
U
U3114 - 3108
U
100
250
12
Permeability
FEP
PPCO
PC
(cc.-mil/100in²-24 hr.-atm)
1-(4-Chlorophenyl)ethanone, pure
S
S
M
Resin
N2
O2
CO2
1,3-Butadiene, pure -U-U
-- S
ABS
25 - 150
EPDM
1-Pentanol, pure
EPR
1-Phenylethanone, pure25 - 150
30
ETFE
1-Undecanol, pure
320
FEP
2,2,4-Trimethylpentane, pure
334
FEP 890
2,2'-Oxybispropane, pure
42
FLPE
2,4,6-Trinitrophenol, pure
42
HDPE
2-Hydroxy-1,2,320 - 25
HIPS
Propanetricarboxylic Acid180
Tributyl
LDPE
Ester, pure
334
LLDPE
489 Tubing
Closures
Tefzel®
Water Vapor
®
Viton
ETFE
PE
PP
Transmission Rate
U
M
S
S
(grams/m²) 15 (grams/100 in²) 16
U -S
U
-- S
Chemical, Concentration
1,4-Dioxane, pure
0.5
ACL
COC
1:3 Mixture Of Nitric And15,871
Hydrochloric Acids, pure10
ECTFE
O-rings
750
S
S
S2
2,200
M
U
U
S
185
185 S
U580
U
M580
U
300 -S400
M1,000 - 1,500
U
500
1,001
1,000
S
6.200
M 0.05 U
S2
S
U225
U
4.6S- 6.2
2,700
70
194
1,049
15 - 23
1.0 - 1.5
4,670
130
389
1,815
15 - 23
1.0 - 1.5
U1,000 - 1,500
U
S1,075
171
S2
115,000
389 M
U--
U - 9.7 U
7.8
116 -U155
U388 - 582U
U
19.43
S
M
116.57
U
U418
U
7.2
S
M
14.4 U
U67
S
S
U
S
M
U
U125
U
-70
--S
3,108
M
874.63
S
S
U
M
S
3.9
U
--
0.27 - 0.39
12,434
-5.1
44,684
U
6.2
M
69.70
S2
U
0.03
<0.01
<0.01
–
–
U <0.01 –
U <0.01S2
M 0.07 U
<0.01
<0.01
U
2.20
M 4.50 U
U 0.14 S2
S 0.10 to–0.15
U 0.07 to–0.09
U
115.00
U
M 7.42 S2
S 0.35 –
U
5.8–
M 0.37 S
0.39
S 0.25 –
6.00
S2
S2
U
U
U
U49
U
U
18.13
27
0.40
U 0.30 S2
M 0.30 - 0.40
M
U - 6102 M 79 - 394
S2
1220
M
--
U
0.40
S
U388- 582U
388.55
–
M
M 0.05 M
116 -U155
300 S
37 S
M
–
S
M - 9.7 M
7.7
300 -S400
16U
854.82
0.11
U
U <0.01 U
<0.1
U
4.6
129.62
M
M
1.65
WaterPPE
Adsorbtion
–
(%)
U
0.3 to 0.7
M 0.6
0.2
M -M --
U
PC
2-Methoxyethanol, pure 50
19
PEI
2-Methoxyethyl Oleate, pure
8,000
Permanox®
2-Propanol, pure
-PES
2-Propanone, pure
0.7 - 1.0
PET
2-Propenenitrile,
pure 10
PETG
3-Phenyl-2-propenal, pure
291
PFA
U
U
M
291.41
97
3.2
-- S
-- U
U
M
U
U
16
42.7
M
U
S2
--
13
M
U
U225
1,000S
--
S
124.34
39
SILI
U
72
72 U
2,251
2-Hydroxybenzaldehyde,
--pure
Modified
PPE
2-Isopropoxypropane, pure
20 - 25
PBS
32,000
S
N2
--U
Permeability
PP
PSF
PS
(cc.-mm/m²-24 hr.-Bar)
M
M
U
O2
CO2
U -- U
U--
PE
0.55
S2
0.25
U
U
113
S
117
12.4 S
M68
U
1.08
U
32,000
S
115,000 U
S2
800
300 S
U700
U
S
21.40
M
117 U
U272
U
-- U
M --
S2
U 0.05 U
S 0.3 U
Acetophenone, pure -PTFE/TFE
5.0 - 83
PURS
280 Tubing
Acrylonitrile,
pure
8.3 - 33
PVC
180
Tubing
Adipic Acid, pure
8.3 - 33
PVC 380 Tubing
Alanine, pure
8.3 - 33
PVC 980 Tubing
Allyl Alcohol, pure
9
PVDF
Aluminum
™ Chloride, pure-ResMer
Aluminum Hydrate, pure-SAN
308 S
M--
U
--M
M
120 U
U--
U
U
4.00
M 0.26 S
M <0.01 U
16.7 S- 167
U66.7 - 417U
U
--
S 1.12 U
16.7 S- 100
S
1.0 - 5.2
S
16.7 - 100
200
U
S
M
U
300 -S400
650
M1,000 - 1,500
U
M
S
U
M
26
17
U - 9.7 M
7.8
93
162
78
U
U
U
U
U
U
116 -U155
583
253
U388 - 582U
S 0.13 U
U <0.02 –
2.0U
M 0.13 S
S <0.02 –
55.20
U
M 3.56 M
S 50.00 S2
U 0.35 U
775.00
S
3.90
S
S
U
M
3.9
4.40
U26 - 162 U
-- U
S167 - 584S
2.6 - S39
S64.8 - 227–
15S2
- 80
167 - 584
3.2 - 13
2.6 - 39
64.8 - 227
15 - 80
167 - 584
3.2 - 13
64.8 - 227
15 - 80
196
S
S
S
M
--
S
S--
--
S
S--
505
S
S
U
S
S2
--S
S
U
--S
S
3.5
S
S
S2
M
U
–
--
S
S--
U
29.76
-- S
--
M
M--
S2
-- S
2.6 - 39
5.4
0.25
0.25
0.28
S
S
S
S
M
S
U
S2
1.0 - 5.2
1.9
<0.02
<0.02
<0.02
–
U
S 0.15 to–0.75
0.15 to 0.75
S
S
S2
U
S
S 0.01 S
S 0.2 S
1.0 - 5.2
S -S --
M 0.01 –
S2
U - 6102 M 79 - 394
S2
1220
6.5 - U65
S
14
S
U44,684 U
311
2.0U
U 1.17 S2
U 0.13 S2
1.9
S - 32.4 U
3.2
S - 13 S
S
16.7 - 100
U
U
M
1,501
U26
M
<0.01
M
S2
M
4.8 U
12,434
U
S
S2,502
S
U
1.17
S
U2,260
417
U972
18.13
M
--
1,084S
18.7
U
421 M
U
S
4'-Chloroacetophenone,
pure
300
PFA
870 Tubing
2.78
PMMA
Acetaldehyde, pure
PMP
Acetic Acid Benzyl Ester,8,000
pure
48
PP
Acetic Acid Phenylmethyl Ester, pure
67
PP 689 Tubing
Acetic Anhydride, pure
45
PPCO
Acetone, pure
20 - 25
PS
Acetonitrile, pure
55
PSF
240
U878
M
S
25 S
881 S
3,108
M
U
9.7 U
342 M
--
S
S
0.15 to 0.75
0.05
–
Aluminum
S
S335,741 U
S
S 51,585
M
M130,453 S2
S -S
S 0.1 S
46,116
132,762
17,918
-- S
SILI
50/65Hydroxide,
Tubing pure
--------0.1
Silicone
Gaskets
Key:
®
1.60
8.1
38.7
0.62
3.15
15.04
--0.25
Thermanox
S = Satisfactory
31 - discoloration
145
85 - 646
900 - 8634
12.05 - 56
33.03 - 251
350 - 3355
--0.05 to 0.1
TPE
S1
= Satisfactory, may cause
S2
= Satisfactory below 26°C
42 only 185
580
16
72
225
4.6 - 6.2
0.3 - 0.4
<0.01
XLPE
™
MTritan
= Marginal;
may be satisfactory
for use
under operation
conditions--is suggested before 0.43
actual run.
--- in a centrifuge
-- depending on--length of exposure
-- and speed. Testing
--U = Unsatisfactory; not recommended
For abbreviations and footnotes, please see page 626-627.
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appendix
Centrifuge
ChemicalTable,
Resistance
Table
Physical Properties
continued
Centrifugeware
Tubes
Suitability
Permeability
for FoodPPCO
Chemical, Concentration
FEP
PC
PE
(cc.-mil/100in²-24 hr.-atm)
Nonand Bev.
Regulation Part
1-(4-Chlorophenyl)ethanone, pure 6 S 7
S
M
S
Resin
NCytotoxicity
O2 Use
CO21
N2
2
2 CFR
1,3-Butadiene, pure ---U-- -U
-- --S
--U
ABS
1,4-Dioxane, pure
0.5
Yes
ACL
Yes
COC
1:3 Mixture Of Nitric And15,871
Hydrochloric Acids, pure10
Yes
ECTFE
O-rings
S 8
1.0 Yes
M4.1177.2480
U
M
0.2
5,032
Yes
S
177-1520
U1,742
U
6,167
1533
U
U
25 Yes
110
177.1380
3.9
75 -Yes
650
S 9
177.2600
- 8000
S800
M
9
75 -Yes
650
S
177.2600
- 8000
M800
U
9.7
M - 58 -- M
9.7
M - 58 -- M
250
177.1380
12
2,200
177.1550
124.34 1.341 to291.41
1.347
96 854.82
2,251
177.1550
129.62 1.347 388.55
96 874.63
S 9
185Yes
M580
U
177.1520
16U
300Yes
-S400
M1,000
U
177.1640
- 1,500
M - 9.7-- M
7.7
500Yes 9
2,700
177.1520
70
1,001
Yes 9
4,670
177.1520
130
2-Hydroxybenzaldehyde,
pure
--Yes
Modified
PPE
2-Isopropoxypropane, pure
20
Yes- 25
PBS
S
1,000
Yes
S2
M 17
-- 177.2460
--S
300Yes
-S400
U1,000
U
177.1640
- 1,500
U - 9.71.535
U to116
7.8
1.573
-U155
90U388
to 95- 582U
Yes
PC
2-Methoxyethanol, pure 50
19
-PEI
2-Methoxyethyl Oleate, pure
8,000
Yes
Permanox®
2-Propanol, pure
--Yes
PES
2-Propanone, pure
0.7
Yes- 1.0
PET
2-Propenenitrile,
pure 10
Yes
PETG
3-Phenyl-2-propenal, pure
291
Yes
PFA
300Yes
S
177.1580
S1,075
U
19.43
1.5860
S
M 116.57
U
91U418
37 Yes
S
171
177.1595
S2
U
7.2
S
58U67
32,000
Yes
115,000
177.1520
1.4600
M 14.4 U
3,108 1.46 12,434
-- 177.2440
--
90 --
25
-- - 150
EPDM
1-Pentanol, pure
25
EPR
1-Phenylethanone, pure -- - 150
30
Yes
ETFE
1-Undecanol, pure
320
Yes
FEP
2,2,4-Trimethylpentane, pure
334
-FEP 890
2,2'-Oxybispropane, pure
42
Yes
FLPE
2,4,6-Trinitrophenol, pure
42
Yes
HDPE
2-Hydroxy-1,2,320
Yes- 25
HIPS
Propanetricarboxylic Acid180
Tributyl
Yes
LDPE
Ester, pure
334
-LLDPE
489 Tubing
100Yes
S
750Yes
S
1,000
Yes
S
185Yes 9
S2
M
U
U
U580
U
177.1615
S
S
U
S
M
U
-- Yes
13 Yes
S
U
U
16
S
U
1,955U
1.4200 9.7
-- U 2.58 S2
90 R / 0.2
75 D
U --<0.01 U
0 S23114 - 3108
U -- -- S
0 U3114 - 3108
U -- -- U
45M- 87--A
S
0.05 M
M 0.725
45M- 87--A
S
0.05 U
M 0.853
-- 97
-- 1.65
50 R 0.11
-- 6.200
60 D / 0.40
25 to 45 R
M
S2
S
-- 6.2
58 D 0.40
U
S2
U
-- 42.7
29 - 253
M
29 - 253
U
1.3580 39
91U677
M
M
U
M
U
U
1.5400 72
M 72 U
1.5400
M
–
U
U
U
-- 225
U
-- U225
U
-- 1,049
-- 15 - 23
41 to 46
1.0D - 1.5
1.5100 389
-- 1,815
-- 15 - 23
50 D 1.0 - 1.5
-- M
0 U--
M
-- 69.70
115MR to
4.50
120 RU / 78 M
S --0.10 to–0.15
U
-- 2.20
53 Uto 64
0.14
D S2
U --0.07 to–0.09
U
-- 115.00
U
0.35 –
S 0.31
U
-- 5.8–
70MM 7.42 S2
125
MR 0.37 S
-- 6.00
87 R 0.39
-- --
120 to -127 R
S
1.65
M
389 M
--
M
U
94 44,684
U
S2
S2
U
U
91U49
U
M
U
113
S
117
12.4Yes
S
M68177.1010
U
1.08
U
92U26
11
32,000
Yes
S
115,000
177.1520
S2
U
800
177.1520
18.7
1.4735 to
931.490
93U44,684 U
-- 311
1,501
177.1520
26
1.4900 162
-- 583
650
177.1520
17
U - 9.71.5894
M 116 -U155
7.8
1.4735 to
781.5100
90U388 - 582U
S
300Yes
U700
U
177.1655
S
M 117 U
21.40
1.6330
86U272
Acetophenone, pure --Yes
PTFE/TFE
5.0
-- - 83
PURS
280 Tubing
Acrylonitrile,
pure
8.3
-- - 33
PVC
180
Tubing
Adipic Acid, pure
8.3
-- - 33
PVC 380 Tubing
Alanine, pure
8.3
-- - 33
PVC 980 Tubing
Allyl Alcohol, pure
9Yes
PVDF
Aluminum
™ Chloride, pure--ResMer
Aluminum Hydrate, pure---SAN
S
308Yes
M-- 177.1550
U
--M
0 U--
16.7No
S- 167
-- - 417U
U66.7
1.9
1.5Uto 1.6
6.5 - U65
S - 32.4
-- U26 - 162 U
12
16.7Yes
S- 100
176.180
- 584S/ 175.300
3.2
2.6 - S39
S167
S - 13 1.53S to 1.55
12
16.7Yes
- 100
U
1.57
9.7 U
U 342 M
1.3580
M 421 M
1.3580
85 27
S
U
-- 18.13
U
-- 18.13
--<0.01
--<0.01
S --0.25 –
S
S
S
M
M
U
112 R 1.17
--<0.01
880.55
M
S2
U
0.2
0.25
to 0.4
106U R 1.17 S2
S --0.13 U
U878
93.5
U
-- 2.0U
55 UD 0.13 S2
U 0.18
<0.02 –
U972
93.5
U
-- 2.0U
60MD 0.13 S
S --<0.02 –
U
-- 55.20
U
U --0.35 U
2.1775.00
S
92Mto 100
3.56M M
85 SR 50.00 S2
-- 3.90
80-1100.25
R / 70-75 D
-- 3.9
75 D 0.25
-- 4.40
80-1000.28
R / 70-75 D
U
-- -- U
M R -120
U
U
-- 4.00
58MR / 0.26
50-65 DS
M 0.04
<0.01 U
-- -- U
-- 15S2
- 80
85 UA
--
S --1.12 U
-- S64.8 - 227–
55 SA
1.0 - 5.2
S
167
176.180
- 584 / 175.300
3.2 - 13 1.53 to 1.55
2.6 - 39
-- 64.8 - 227
-- 15 - 80
65 A
1.0 - 5.2
167
176.180
- 584 / 175.300
3.2 - 13 1.53 to 1.55
2.6 - 39
-- 64.8 - 227
-- 15 - 80
65 A
1.0 - 5.2
-- 196
-- 29.76
78 D 1.9
S
S2
U
S
M
U
M1,000
U
177.1640
- 1,500
1.48
4.8 U
M to 1.57
3,108
1.4630
M
S 12,434
U
M
U
S
U
M
U
M 120 U
1.3500
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
M
U
S
M
-- --S
S-- --
S2
--S
S
-- Yes
S-- 177.1040
U
--S
14 Yes
–
1.5100 194
S2,502
M
177.1550
12
16.7Yes
- 100
--<0.01
U 0.29
<0.01S2
U2,260
--
300Yes
-S400
U
U 0.29
–
<0.01
M --0.07 U
S
1,084
Yes
200Yes
U 0.30
S2
60 to 73
D
–
0.03
<0.01
to 0.40
M
-- 4.6S- 6.2 60Mto 73
0.30
D - 0.40
4'-Chloroacetophenone,
pure
300
-PFA
870 Tubing
2.78
Yes
PMMA
Acetaldehyde, pure
Yes
PMP
Acetic Acid Benzyl Ester,8,000
pure
48
Yes
PP
Acetic Acid Phenylmethyl Ester, pure
67
-PP 689 Tubing
Acetic Anhydride, pure
45
Yes
PPCO
Acetone, pure
20
Yes- 25
PS
Acetonitrile, pure
55
Yes
PSF
417Yes
–
U
-- 4.6
--0.03
U - 6102
S2
-- 1220
-- M 79 - 394
0.27 - 0.39
1.5750 5.1
240Yes
S
0.19
<0.1
0 U388- 582U
116 -U155
70177.1315
S
3.9
-- 40.00
M
-- 3.2
S 10
25 Yes
S
881No
U125
U
177.1315
Closures
Tefzel®
Permeability
Water Vapor
®
WaterPPE
PP
PSF
PS
SILI
Viton
ETFE
PECoeffiecient
PP
(cc.-mm/m²-24 hr.-Bar)
Transmission Rate
Transparency
Hardness (Rockwell
ofAdsorbtion
Friction
M
M
U
U
U
M
S
S
–
15
Refractive
O2 Index (%)CO2
Haze
(grams/m²)
(%) R/M
or(grams/100
Shore D/A) in²) 16 (static)
(%)
U 2.5--toS11 93 Uto 115
U --0.3 to 0.7
U
-- U -- U
78U-to 90
-- R S
M to 1.51
U -- -- U
M 0.07-0.20
1.48
0.4 U
0 U1.6
94M- 120
-- R M
0.6 U
505
177.2510
3.5
1.4200 5.4
-- S
U
U
U
U
-- 253
S
S2
U
–
S
U
S
S2
M
M
S
U
U - 6102
S2
-- 1220
60Mto 90
79M- 394
S
S
--
S
-- S--
U
-- -- S
S -1.5700
M
89M--
S2 -- -- S
M --0.01 –
S
S2
S2
0.24
<0.02
--<0.02
0.24
<0.02
–
U
U --0.05 U
S 0.29
0.3
U
S --0.15 to–0.75
--0.15 to 0.75
S
S
S2
U
-- S --
S
S --0.01 S
125S R --
S
S --0.2
S
S
--0.15 to 0.75
0.3
0.05
–
S
Aluminum
S 9
S335,741
U
S
S 51,585
M
S --0.1 S
46,116
Yes
132,762
Yes
177.2600
17,918
1.4035
--M130,453 S2 -- -- S
50 SA / 65
-- A S
SILI
50/65Hydroxide,
Tubing pure
9
---Yes
-177.2600
---0
to
-95
------0.1
Silicone
Gaskets
Key:
®
1.60
Yes
8.1
Yes
38.7
177.1315
0.62
1.57
3.15
91
15.04
--94
M
-0.2
0.25
to 0.4
Thermanox
S = Satisfactory
31
Yes- discoloration
145
85 -Yes
646
900
177.2600
- 8634
12.05 - 56
-33.03 - 251 0 to350
95 - 3355 -- -----0.05 to 0.1
TPE
S1
= Satisfactory, may cause
S2
= Satisfactory below 26°C
42
Yes only 185No
580
-16
1.5400 72
-- 225
-- 4.6 - 6.2 50 to 70
0.3R - 0.4
0.1
<0.01
to 0.2
XLPE
™
MTritan
= Marginal;
may be satisfactory
for use
in a centrifuge
depending
on729
under operation
conditions
actual run.
--Yes
-- Yes
-- 174.5(d)(5)
FCN
--length of-- exposure
-- and speed.
90Testing
-1 -112 R --is suggested before--0.43
U = Unsatisfactory; not recommended
For abbreviations and footnotes, please see page 626-627.
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ChemicalAbbreviations
Resistance Table
Physical Properties
Centrifugeware
Tubes
O-rings
Closures
Table of Abbreviations
Chemical, Concentration
Abbreviation
1-(4-Chlorophenyl)ethanone,
pure
ACL
FEP
PPCO
Name
S Acetal S
PC
PE
PP
PSF
PS
SILI
Viton®
PP
Tefzel®
ETFE
M
S
M
M
U
U
U
M
S
1,3-Butadiene,
pure
COC
S Cyclic Olefin
U Copolymer
U
1,4-Dioxane,
pure
ECTFE
S EthyleneMChlorotrifluoroethylene
U
M
1:3
Mixture Of Nitric And
EPDM
Hydrochloric Acids, pure
S EthyleneUPropyleneUDiene Monomer
U
U
Rubber
1-Pentanol, pure
S
1-Phenylethanone, pure
S
1-Undecanol,
pure
FLPE
EPR
Ethylene Propylene Rubber
U
PE
PPE
S
–
U
U
U
U
S
U
S
U
U
M
U
U
U
U
M
M
M
U
U
U
U
M
U
S2
U
U
M
S
M
M
M
M
S2
U
S
M
S
M
M
U
M
M
U
U
U
U
M
S
M
U
S Fluorinated
S2 High-density
M
S
M
Polyethylene
M
M
–
S
M
S2
S
–
2,2,4-Trimethylpentane,
pure
HDPE
S High-density
U Polyethylene
U
U
U
M
U
U
–
U
S2
U
–
2,2'-Oxybispropane,
pure
HIPS
S High Impact
U Polystyrene
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
S2
U
–
ETFE
FEP
Ethylene Tetrafluoroethylene
Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene
2,4,6-Trinitrophenol,
pure
LDPE
S Low Density
M Polyethylene
U
U
M
U
U
U
S
M
M
U
S2
2-Hydroxy-1,2,3PC
Propanetricarboxylic Acid Tributyl
PEI
Ester, pure
S Polycarbonate
M
M
M
U
U
U
U
M
S2
M
U
2-Hydroxybenzaldehyde, pure
S
2-Isopropoxypropane, pure
S
2-Methoxyethanol, pure
S
2-Methoxyethyl Oleate, pure
S
2-Propanol, pure
S
2-Propanone, pure
S
2-Propenenitrile, pure
S
3-Phenyl-2-propenal, pure
S
4'-Chloroacetophenone, pure
S
Acetaldehyde, pure
S
Acetic Acid Benzyl Ester, pure
S
Acetic
Acid Phenylmethyl Ester, pure
ResMer™
S ResMerS2
U
™
- Glass Filled
S (No Suggestions)
M
U
PET
PETG
PFA
PMMA
PMP
PP
PPCO
PPE
PS
PSF
PURS
PVDF
Acetic
SAN Anhydride, pure
Acetone,
pure
Silicone Gaskets
Acetonitrile,
pure
Silicone 50/65
Tubing
U
Pothetherimide
Polyethylene terephthalate
S2
M
S
M
M
U
U
M
M
U
S
–
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
S2
U
–
Polyethylene terephthalate copolymer
Perfluoroalkoxy
S
U
S
M
U
U
U
U
M
S2
S
–
S2
U
S
M
U
U
U
–
M
S
S
–
S2
Polymethylmethacrylate
Polymethylpentene
S
U
S
S
M
S2
S2
S
S
S
S
M
U
U
M
U
U
U
U
M
M
U
U
U
U
S
U
U
U
U
U
U
S2
S
U
U
M
U
U
M
U
U
U
U
S2
U
–
S
M
S
M
M
U
U
U
M
S
S
–
Polypropylene
Polypropylene Copolymer
Modified Polyphenylene Ether
Polystyrene
Polysulfone
M
U
U
M
U
U
U
U
M
M
U
U
S2
U
M
S
U
U
U
S
S
S2
M
–
Thermoplastic Polyester Polyurethane
Polyvinylidenedifluoride
M
S
U
U
U
S
S
S2
M
–
U
M
U
U
U
U
M
S
U
U
S SiliconeM- Gaskets,Ufilled - typically
U red M
U
S SiliconeU- Tubing, and
U unfilledS(translucent)
M o-ringsU
U
U
U
M
S2
U
U
U
U
U
M
S2
S
U
M
M
U
U
U
U
M
S
M
U
Acrylonitrile,
pure
TPE
S Tetrafluoroethylene
M
U
S Thermoplastic
U
U
Elastomer
S
U
U
U
U
U
U
S2
S
U
Adipic
Acid,® pure
Thermanox
S Proprietary
S NUNC Resin
S
S
S
S
S
–
S2
S
S
S
–
Acetophenone,
pure
PTFE / TFE
®
Alanine,
Permanoxpure
S Proprietary
S NUNC Resin
S
S
S
S
S
S2
S
S
S
S
S
™
Allyl
pure
TritanAlcohol,
S Proprietary
S CoPolyester
M
U
S
M
U
–
S
S
S2
U
–
Aluminum Chloride, pure
S
S
S
S
S
U
S
S
S
S
S
S
S2
Aluminum Hydrate, pure
S
S
U
S
S
M
M
S2
S
S
S
S
S
Aluminum Hydroxide, pure
S
S
U
S
S
M
M
S2
S
S
S
S
S
Key:
S = Satisfactory
S1 = Satisfactory, may cause discoloration
S2 = Satisfactory below 26°C only
M = Marginal; may be satisfactory for use in a centrifuge depending on length of exposure and speed. Testing under operation conditions is suggested before actual run.
U = Unsatisfactory; not recommended
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Centrifuge
ChemicalFootnotes
Resistance Table
Physical Properties
Centrifugeware
Tubes
O-rings
Closures
®
Heat Deflection Temperature is the temperature at which an injection molded bar deflects 0.01 in. when placed under 66 psig (ASTM D648) ofTefzel
pressure.
Materials may be
used
above
Heat
Deflection
Temperatures
in
non-stress
applications;
see
Max.
Use
Temp.
®
Chemical, Concentration
FEP
PPCO
PC
PE
PP
PSF
PS
SILI
Viton
ETFE
PE
PPE
PP
1
2
Ratings based on five minute
Do
which
1-(4-Chlorophenyl)ethanone,
puretests using
S 600 watts
S of power
M on exposed,
S emptyMlabware. CAUTION:
M
U not exceed
U Max. UseU Temp., orMexpose labware
S to chemicals
S
–
heating cause to attack the plastic or be rapidly absorbed.
1,3-Butadiene,
pure
S
U
U
U
U
U
U
3
The plastic will absorb and retain significant amounts of heat resulting in an unexpectedly hot surface.
U
S
U
S
U
U
1,4-Dioxane,
pure
4
STERILIZATION:
U
U
M
M
M
U
S
M
U
M
M
U
U
1:3 Mixture
Of Nitric
And 15 psig for 20 minutes)
S
U and rinse
U items with
U distilled
U before autoclaving.
U
U(Always completely
U
M
U beforeS2autoclaving.)
U Certain U
Autoclaving
(121°C,
– Clean
disengage
thread
chemicals
which
have no appreciable effect on resins at room temperature may cause deterioration at autoclaving temperatures unless removed with distilled water before
Hydrochloric
Acids,
pure
hand.
1-Pentanol,
pure
S
S mixture,MEtO:HCFCMmixture M
EtO Gas
– Ethylene Oxide: 100% EtO, EtO:Nitrogen
M
S2
U
S
M
S
M
Dry Heat – exposure
stress/load
onMthe polymer
1-Phenylethanone,
pure to 160°C for 120Sminutes without
M
U
M parts U
U
U
U
M
S
M
U
1-Undecanol, pure
M
–
S
M
S2
S
–
Disinfectants – Benzalkonium chloride, formalin/formaldehyde, hydrogen peroxide, ethanol, etc.
S
S2
M
S
M
M
Radiation – gamma or beta irradiation at 25 kGy (2.5 MRad) with unstabilized plastic.
2,2,4-Trimethylpentane, pure
U
U
U
U
M
U
U
–
U
S2
U
–
Labware, for detailed
2,2'-Oxybispropane,
pure information on sterilizing.
S
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
S2
U
–
5
S
M
Sterilizing reduces mechanical strength. Do not use PC vessels for vacuum applications if they have been autoclaved. Refer to Use and Care Guidelines for Nalgene™
6
“Yes” indicates the
toMbe non-cytotoxic,
based
testing
2,4,6-Trinitrophenol,
pureresin has been determined
S
U
U on USPMand ASTMU biocompatibility
U
U standards
S utilizingMan MEM elution
M technique
U with WI38
S2
human diploid lung cell line.
S
M
U
M
M
U
U
U
U
M
S2
M
U
2-Hydroxy-1,2,37
Resins meet requirements of CFR21 section of Food Additives Amendment of the Federal Food and Drug Act. End users are responsible for validation of compliance for
Propanetricarboxylic
Acid
Tributyl
specific containers used in conjunction with their particular applications.
Ester, pure
8
Acceptable for aqueous foods only, at temperatures up to 121°C / 250°F. Not sanctioned for use with alcoholic or fatty foods at any temperature.
9
Acceptable for:
2-Hydroxybenzaldehyde, pure
M
M
U
U
M
M
U
S
–
2-Isopropoxypropane,
S salt, sugar
U or bothU(pH aboveU5.0)
Nonacid, aqueouspure
products; may contain
S
S2
M
S
U
U
U
U
U
U
S2
U
–
Dairy productspure
and modifications; oil-in-water
emulsions,
high
2-Methoxyethanol,
S
S
U or low fat
S
M
U
U
U
U
M
S2
S
–
Moist bakery products with surface containing no free fat or oil
S
S2
U
S
M
U
U
U
–
M
S
S
–
Dry solids with the surfaces containing no free fat or oil (no end-test required) and under all conditions as described in Table 2 of FDA Regulation 177.1520 except condition
2-Propanol,
S / 212°F)U
S
S
M
S2
S2
S
S
S
S
S2
A - highpure
temperature sterilization (e.g. Sover 100°C
2-Methoxyethyl Oleate, pure
U
M
M
U
U
Alcoholic foods containing not more than 15% (by volume) alcohol; fill and storage temperature not to exceed 49°C (120°F)
2-Propenenitrile,
pure
S
U
U
S
U
U
U
U
U
10 Acceptable
for:
2-Propanone,
pure
S
M
U
U
M
U
U
S2
S
U
Non-alcoholic foods of hot fill to not exceed 82°C (180°F) and 49°C (120°F) in storage.
3-Phenyl-2-propenal,
pure
U thermal
U processing.
M
Not suitable for carbonated
beverages Sor beer orUpackagingMfood requiring
4'-Chloroacetophenone,
pure and graduated
S cylinders
S only. M
11 Straight-sided jars, beakers
U
U
U
U
U
U
S2
U
–
M
M
U
U
U
M
S
S
–
Acetaldehyde,
pure
S and alcoholic
M
U up to 71°C/160°F.
U
M
12 Acceptable
for aqueous, oil, dairy, acidic,
foods
U
U
U
U
M
M
U
U
S
Acetic
Acidbrittleness
Benzyl Ester,
pure is the temperature
S
S2which an Uitem madeMfrom the resin
S may break
U
U
U
13 The
temperature
at
or cracked
if dropped.
ThisSis not the Slowest useS2
temperatureMif care is –
exercised in use and handling.
Acetic Acid Phenylmethyl Ester, pure
S
S2
U
M
S
U
U
M
–
U
U
U
S
M
S
S2
S
U
U
U
U
M
S2
U
U
14
The tubing will become opaque from absorbed water, see the current NALGENE® Labware catalog information on Autoclaving PVC Tubing for for details.
15
WVTR = Water Vapor Transmission rate in g-mm/m² - 24 hr. - 1 Bar at 37°C and 90% Relative Humidity.
16
WVTR = Water Vapor Transmission rate in g-mm/100 in² - 24 hr. - 1 Bar at 37°C and 90% Relative Humidity.
Acetic Anhydride, pure
S
M
U
U
M
U
U
Acetone, pure
S
M
U
U
M
U
U
Acetonitrile, pure
S
U
U
S
M
U
U
17
Acceptable for:
S
M
U
M
M
U
U
Frozen or refrigerated storage: Ready-prepared foods intended to be reheated in container at time of use
Acrylonitrile,
pureor oil-in-water emulsion of Shigh- or low-fat.
U
U
S
U
U
U
1. Aqueous
Aqueous,
Adipic2.Acid,
pure high- or low-free oil or fat.S
S
S
S
S
S
S
Acetophenone, pure
18 Willpure
vary based on exact composition S
Alanine,
S
S
S
S
S
S
U
U
M
S2
S
U
U
U
M
S
M
U
U
U
U
S2
S
U
–
S2
S
S
S
–
S2
S
S
S
S
S
19 Alcohol,
If microwaved
Labware
catalog
PVC–
Allyl
pure in the prsence of water; Sthe tubingSwill become
M opaqueUfrom absorbed
S moisture,
M see theU current Nalgene
–
S
S information
S2 on Autoclaving
U
Tubing for details.
Aluminum Chloride, pure
S
S
S2
S
S
S
S
U
S
S
S
S
S
Aluminum Hydroxide, pure
S
S
U
S
S
M
M
S2
S
S
S
S
S
20
Glass Transition Temperature is the reversible transition in amorphous or semi-amorphous materialsfrom a hard and relatively brittle state into a flexible or rubber-like state
without
becoming
Aluminum
Hydrate,
purea true liquid.
S
S
U
S
S
M
M
S2
S
S
S
S
S
Key:
S = Satisfactory
S1 = Satisfactory, may cause discoloration
S2 = Satisfactory below 26°C only
M = Marginal; may be satisfactory for use in a centrifuge depending on length of exposure and speed. Testing under operation conditions is suggested before actual run.
U = Unsatisfactory; not recommended
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