Polyethylene Tubing

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Ref. Size	O.D. Nom. in.	I.D. Nom. in.	O.D. Tol. in.	I.D. Tol. in.	Wall Thkns. Nom. in.	Min. Bend Radius++ in.	Min. Burst*** Pressure PSI @ 75°
PE-02	1/8	.080	+/- .004	+/- .004	.023	.39	500
PE-02.5	5/32	.106	+/- .004	+/- .004	.025	.47	500
PE-03	3/16	.118	+/- .004	+/- .004	.035	.59	500
PE-04	1/4	.170	+/- .004	+/- .004	.040	.98	500
PE-05	5/16	.188	+/- .004	+/- .004	.062	1.25	500
PE-06	3/8	.250	+/- .004	+/- .004	.062	1.5	500
PE-08	1/2	.375	+/- .004	+/- .004	.062	2.5	400
PE-10	5/8	.500	+/- .006	+/- .006	.062	4	300
PE-12	3/4	.590	+/- .006	+/- .006	.08	5	250
Ref. Size	O.D. Nom. mm.	I.D. Nom. mm.	O.D. Tol. mm.	I.D. Tol. mm.	Wall Thkns. Nom. mm.	Min. Bend Radius++ mm.	Min. Burst*** Pressure PSI @ 75°
PE-04MM	4	2.5	+.05 -.1	+/- .1	.75	12	35/500
PE-06MM	6	4	+.05 -.1	+/- .1	1	36	35/500
PE-08MM	8	6	+.05 -.1	+/- .1	1	48	24/350
PE-10MM	10	8	+.05 -.1	+/- .1	1	60	17/250
PE-12MM	12	10	+.05 -.1	+/- .1	1	140	14/200

++ Specified minimum bend radius is for minimal tube flattening.
*** The safety factor adopted set the minimum bursting pressure at four times the working pressure. Always remember that the bursting and working pressure data listed are determined at 75°F (24°C).

Economic Low Density For Lower Temperature and Pressure

Vermin & Fungus proof

Low Cost

Dimensional stability

Broad range of corrosion resistance and chemical compatibility

APPLICATIONS:

Instrumentations

Corrosive atmosphere environments

Food processing (natural color only)

Temperature Range: -100 to 175°F
HARDNESS: 46 SHORE D (ASTM D 785)

POLYETHYLENE TUBING CHEMICAL COMPATIBILITY CHART
The information given in this chart should be used as a guide only. Our laboratory testing does not take into consideration possible variations of conditions during effective service. Please refer to the raw material manufacturer website for more information.
Acetate Solvents	Limited	Diesel Fuel	Excellant	Moisture	Excellant
Acetic Acid (10%)	Excellant	Ethanol	Limited	Naphtha	Excellant
Acetone	Limited	Ether	Unsuitable	Natural Gas	Excellant
Acetylene	Excellant	Ethyl Alcohol	Excellant	Nickel Chloride	Excellant
Alum	Excellant	Ethyl Acetate	Limited	Nitric Acid	Unsuitable
Aluminum Chloride	Excellant	Ethyl Chloride	Unsuitable	Nitrogen	Excellant
Ammonia Gas	Unsuitable	Formaldehyde	Excellant	Oleic Acid	Excellant
Ammonia Liquid	Unsuitable	Formic Acid	Limited	Oxygen	Limited
Ammonium Chloride	Excellant	Freon 12-22-502	Excellant	Ozone (cold)	Limited
Ammonium Nitrate	Excellant	Gas Oil	Excellant	Paints	Excellant
Amyl Acetate	Limited	Gasoline	Excellant	Petroleum (raw)	Excellant
Barium Chloride	Excellant	Glucose	Excellant	Phenol	Unsuitable
Benzene Chloride	Unsuitable	Glycerin	Excellant	Potassium Chloride	Excellant
Benzine (Benzoyl)	Limited	Glycol	Excellant	Potassium Cyanide	Excellant
Borax	Excellant	Hydraulic Oil	Excellant	Propane	Excellant
Boric Acid	Limited	Hydrogen	Excellant	Sodium Bisulphate	Excellant
Butane	Excellant	Iron Chlorine	Excellant	Sodium Chloride	Excellant
Butilic Alcohol	Limited	Kerosene	Excellant	Sodium Nitrate	Excellant
Butyl Acetate	Excellant	Lactid Acid	Excellant	Sulphides	Excellant
Calcium Hydroxide	Excellant	LPG (liquid gas)	Excellant	Sulphuric Chloride	Excellant
Carbonic Acid	Excellant	Lubricating Oils	Excellant	Sulphuric Hydrogen	Excellant
Carbonic Dioxide	Excellant	Magnesium Chloride	Excellant	Toluene (Toluol)	Limited
Carbonic Oxide	Excellant	Mercuric Chloride	Excellant	Trichlorethylene	Unsuitable
Chloro Gas	Unsuitable	Mercury	Excellant	Xilene	Excellant
Chromic Acid	Unsuitable	Methylic	Excellant	Zinc Chloride	Limited
Citric Acid	Excellant	Mineral Oil	Excellant
Cyanide	Excellant