B-44-4X

The only choice for phthalate-free f lexible tubing

Ensuring a bacterial-free fluid path in a wide variety of food

processing applications.
Tygon S3™ B-44-4X from Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics is now phthalate-free. Saint-Gobain is
proud to be among the first companies to offer sustainable flexible tubing products. The bio-based
Tygon S3™ line combines the high performance standards customers demand with an eco-friendly
tubing design.

Preferred Tubing of the Food Industry

Producers of food, milk and dairy products insist upon Tygon S3™ B-44-4X for dependable Tygon S3™ B-44-4X
performance in countless filling, draining, transfer and processing applications. Its smooth, non-
porous bore inhibits particle entrapment, promoting a sanitary fluid path by minimizing potential
Features/Benefits
for bacterial growth. It has outstanding resistance to harsh alkaline cleaners and is equally • Smooth, non-porous bore will not trap
unaffected by commonly used sanitizers. particulates or promote bacterial growth

Lightweight and Flexible • Compatible with foods containing a high

oil content
Light in weight and easy to handle, Tygon S3™ B-44-4X can be put into service quickly. It readily
bends to accommodate abrupt corners and obstructions, requiring a minimum of couplings and • Resistant to harsh alkaline cleaners
fittings. Its flexibility can save up to one-third the footage and much of the labor required to install and sanitizers
rigid stainless steel or plastic piping. • E xcellent alternative to rigid
piping systems
Available in Large Bore Sizes
• Contains no BPA or phthalates
Tygon S3™ B-44-4X is available in large bore sizes up to 6" inside diameter, making it a flexible
alternative to rigid piping systems. It offers complete clarity for positive visual inspection and
flow control. Typical Applications*
• Aseptic filling
Reinforced Tubing Available for Elevated Pressure
• Condiment dispensing
A special construction of Tygon S3™ B-44-4X is also available to meet applications involving
elevated pressure. In these instances, select Tygon® Pressure Tubing, Formulation • Dairy processing
B-44-4X I.B. • Vitamin and flavor concentrate systems
Tygon® Pressure Tubing has the identical product features found in Tygon S3™ B-44-4X, with • Soft-serve dispensing
reinforcement added to withstand up to four times the pressure.

Regulatory Standards
Tygon S3™ complies with FDA, NSF, 3-A, Japan Food Sanitation Law # 370/1959, REACH,
1935/2004/EC and 10/2011/EU for many foods and beverages. Tygon S3™ tubing products do not
contain chemicals listed in California’s Proposition 65.
* For complete compliance information and appropriate use instructions, please refer to the detailed document
of compliance. The complete compliance information and use instructions can be found at www.TygonS3.com.
Tygon S3™ B-44-4X www.processsystems.saint-gobain.com

Typical Physical Properties Tygon S3™ B-44-4X

ASTM Value or Saint-Gobain Max. Working Vacuum Rating
Property Method Rating Part Minimum Bend Pressure In. of Mercury
Number I.D. O.D. Radius, in at 73°F, psi at 73°F
Durometer Hardness AAA00001 1/32 3/32 1/8 100 29.9
D2240 66
(Shore A), 15 Sec AAA00002 1/16 1/8 1/4 60 29.9
AAA00003 1/16 3/16 1/8 100 29.9
Tensile Strength, psi (MPa) D412 2,200 (15.8)
AAA00004 3/32 5/32 3/8 43 29.9
Ultimate Elongation, % D412 390 AAA00006 1/8 3/16 1/2 34 25.0
AAA00007 1/8 1/4 3/8 60 29.9
Tear Resistance, AAA00009 5/32 7/32 3/4 28 16.0
D1004 250 (43.8)
lb-f/inch (kN/m) AAA00010 5/32 9/32 1/2 50 29.9
AAA00011 3/16 1/4 1 25 11.0
Specific Gravity D792 1.21 AAA00012 3/16 5/16 5/8 43 29.9
Water Absorption, % 24 hrs. @ AAA00013 3/16 3/8 1/2 60 29.9
D570 0.22 AAA00017 1/4 3/8 1 34 25.0
73°F (23°C)
AAA00018 1/4 7/16 3/4 47 29.9
Compression Set AAA00019 1/4 1/2 5/8 60 29.9
D395
Constant Deflection, 59 AAA00022 5/16 7/16 1-3/8 28 16.0
Method B
% @ 158°F (70°C) for 22 hrs. AAA00023 5/16 1/2 1 40 29.9
AAA00024 5/16 9/16 7/8 50 29.9
Brittleness Temp., °F (°C) D746 -32 (-36) AAA00025 5/16 5/8 3/4 60 29.9
AAA00027 3/8 1/2 1-3/4 25 11.0
Maximum Recommended Operating AAA00028 3/8 9/16 1-3/8 34 25.0
- 165 (74)
Temp. °F (°C)
AAA00029 3/8 5/8 1-1/8 44 29.9
AAA00032 7/16 9/16 2-1/4 22 8.0
Tensile Stress @ 200% AAA00033 7/16 5/8 1-3/4 30 19.0
- 1,379 (9.5)
Elongation, psi (MPa) AAA00036 1/2 5/8 2-1/8 19 6.0
AAA00037 1/2 11/16 2-1/8 27 14.0
Tensile Set, % D412-98 57 AAA00038 1/2 3/4 1-3/4 34 25.0
AAA00039 1/2 13/16 1-1/2 40 29.9
Color - Clear
AAA00041 9/16 3/4 2-1/2 25 11.0
AAA00045 5/8 13/16 3 23 9.0
AAA00046 5/8 7/8 2-3/8 29 16.0
AAA00047 5/8 15/16 2 35 26.0
AAA00053 3/4 1 3-1/4 25 11.0
The values listed for working and burst pressures AAA00054 3/4 1-1/16 2-3/4 30 18.0
are derived from tests conducted under controlled AAA00055 3/4 1-1/8 2-3/8 34 26.0
laboratory conditions. Many factors will reduce the AAA00057 3/4 1-1/4 2 43 29.9
tubing’s ability to withstand pressures, including AAA00059 7/8 1-1/8 4-1/8 22 8.0
AAA00062 1 1-1/4 5-1/8 20 6.0
temperature, chemical attack, stress, pulsation and AAA00063 1 1-5/16 4-3/8 24 10.0
the attachment to fittings. It is imperative that the AAA00064 1 1-3/8 3-3/4 27 14.0
user conduct tests simulating the conditions of the AAA00065 1 1-1/2 3 34 25.0
application prior to specifying the tubing for use. AAA00067 1-1/8 1-3/8 6-1/4 18 5.0
AAA00070 1-1/4 1-5/8 5-1/2 23 9.0
AAA00073 1-1/2 1-7/8 7-1/4 19 6.0
AAA00074 1-1/2 2 5-7/8 25 11.0
Tygon S3™ B-44-4X Tubing is not intended AAA00078 2 2-1/2 9-3/8 19 6.0
for use as an implant material. AAA00079 2 2-3/4 6-7/8 27 14.0
AAA00080 2 3 5-1/2 34 25.0
AAA05082 2-1/2 3 13-3/8 16 4.0
AAA05083 2-1/2 3-1/4 10 23 9.0
AAA05085 3 3-1/2 18 14 2.0
AAA05086 3 3-3/4 13-1/4 19 6.0
AAA05088 4 5 17 19 6.0
AAA05318 6 6-1/2 55-3/8 8 0.5

Working pressures are calculated at a 1:5 ratio relative to burst pressure using ASTM D1599.

Unless otherwise noted, all tests were conducted at room temperature (73°F). Values shown were
determined on 0.075" thick extruded strip or 0.075" thick molded ASTM plaques or molded ASTM
durometer buttons.

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