Tubing, Thermoplastic Tubing

Tygon® ND 100-55 Tubing

Tygon® ND 100-55 tubing has met the requirements of Biological Test for Plastics, Class VI, as described in USP <88> (2010; fluid path), making it well-suited for many medical applications. This tubing has good clarity and offers a balance of kink resistance and bendability, making it ideal for fluid transfer and peristaltic pump applications.* Tygon ND 100-55 tubing offers a good flow rate stability for continuous fluid delivery.  

Tygon® ND 100-55 Tubing Product Details

Features & Benefits

  • Clear for easy visualization of fluid flow
  • Regular evaluations to ensure REACH compliance
  • Good peristaltic pump performance (including flow rate stability)
  • Good kink resistance
  • Fluid path has met the requirements of Biological Test for Plastics, Class VI, as described in USP <88> (2010)
  • Physical properties are not significantly impacted by the following sterilization methods: autoclave (steam at 135°C during 30 min), EtO, and gamma radiation  
  • Tygon ND 100-55 is designed and manufactured without the intentional addition of animal-derived materials or DEHP

Typical Applications

Physical Properties

Property ASTM Method Value or Rating
Durometer Hardness (Shore A), 15 sec. D2240 55
Tensile Strength, psi (MPa) D412 1,725 (11.9)
Ultimate Elongation, %  D412 425
Tear Resistance, lbf/inch (kN/m) D1004 145 (25,4)
Specific Gravity D792 1.18
Water Absorption, % 24 hrs at 73°F (23°C) D570 0.14
Compression Set Under Constant Deflection, % @ 158°F (70°C) for 22 hours D395 Method B 57
Maximum Recommended Operating Temperature, °F (°C) - 165 (74)
Brittleness by Impact Temperature, °F (°C) D746 -53 (-47)
Tensile Stress, @ 100% Elongation, psi (MPa) D412 596 (4.1)

*Unless otherwise noted, all tests were conducted at room temperature (73°F). 

**Values shown were determined on 0.075" thick extruded strips, 0.075" thick molded ASTM plaques, or molded ASTM durometer buttons.

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