Is the Food-grade hose with braid for food and dairy products TYGONÂ® S3â¢ B-44-4X I.B. safe for CIP cleaning and ethylene oxide sterilization?

Yes. Food-grade hose with braid for food and dairy products TYGONÂ® S3â¢ B-44-4X I.B. can be sterilized with ethylene oxide and . after fitting installation with appropriate hygienic design . is suitable for cleaning by CIP (clean-in-place). The hose is resistant to alkaline cleaning agents, has a smooth non-porous inner surface to limit residue and bacterial growth, and meets relevant hygiene and food-contact standards (EU 1935/2004 and 10/2011, FDA, NSF-51, NSF-61, 3-A, Japanese #370/1959 and MHLW370(3-D)). Ensure fittings and system design are CIP-compatible and observe the hoseâs maximum operating temperature (+74Â°C) and manufacturerâs installation/validation guidelines.

Can Food-grade hose with braid for food and dairy products TYGONÂ® S3â¢ B-44-4X I.B. withstand repeated alkaline CIP cycles without degradation?

Yes - Food-grade hose with braid for food and dairy products TYGONÂ® S3â¢ B-44-4X I.B. is resistant to alkaline cleaning agents and, after installation with appropriately hygienic fittings, can be cleaned by CIP without degradation. It is designed for food/dairy contact, has a smooth nonâporous inner surface to minimize residue and bacterial growth, meets relevant hygiene and food-contact standards (EU 1935/2004, EU 10/2011, FDA, NSFâ51/61, 3âA, Japanese MHLW), and allows sterilization with ethylene oxide. Ensure CIP temperatures do not exceed the hoseâs maximum operating temperature (+74Â°C) and that pressures remain within the specified working pressure (burst pressure safety factor 1:4) to avoid mechanical or thermal damage.

Does Food-grade hose with braid for food and dairy products TYGONÂ® S3â¢ B-44-4X I.B. meet EU and US food-contact regulations?

Yes. Food-grade hose with braid for food and dairy products TYGONÂ® S3â¢ B-44-4X I.B. meets relevant EU and US food-contact regulations. It explicitly states compliance with European Regulation 1935/2004/EC and Commission Regulation (EU) No 10/2011 (for certified conditions/substances), and with US FDA requirements. Additionally it holds NSF-51 and NSF-61 certifications and meets 3-A sanitary standards. The product is also compliant with Japanese MHLW370/1959 and MHLW370(3-D), REACH, and California Proposition 65 (does not contain hazardous/prohibited substances). Sterilization by ethylene oxide is possible and, with hygienic fittings, CIP cleaning is allowable.

Food-grade hose with braid for food and dairy products TYGON® S3™ B-44-4X I.B.

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Additional information

Material	PVC – polyvinyl chloride
Maximum operating temperature [°C]	74
Vacuum resistance	yes
Standard length [m]	15, 6

Flexible, reinforced polyester braided hose, odorless and tasteless, non-toxic, free from phthalates and BPA (Bisphenol A). Designed for the transfer and dispensing of food products under higher pressure. Smooth, non-porous inner surface of the hose eliminates the problem of product particle settlement and bacterial growth. Resistant to alkaline cleaning agents. Meets hygiene and food contact requirements: European 1935/2004/EC and 10/2011 EU (for conditions and substances according to certification), American FDA, NSF-51, NSF-61, 3-A, Japanese #370/1959 and MHLW370(3-D). Compliant with REACH and California Proposition 65 – does not contain hazardous and prohibited substances. Possible sterilization with ethylene oxide. After installing fittings with appropriate hygienic design, cleaning by CIP method is possible. Full hose roll length 15 m (from internal diameter 38.1 mm – 6 m). Working pressure defined relative to burst pressure with a safety factor of 1:4. Material: PVC (special). Maximum operating temperature: up to +74°C. Brittleness temperature: -36°C. Hardness: 66° Shore (A). Density: 1.21 g/cm³. Note: Product packaged in the Clean Zone of Tubes International (CLEAN ROOM) adhering to strict standards. Return of the product after opening the packaging is not possible.

List of product variants

Article number	Product variant name	Nominal inner diameter	Working pressure [bar]
VE-T1408-33	Hose TYGON S3 B-44-4X I.B. 6.4x11.2 mm	6	17.2
VE-T1412-43	Hose TYGON S3 B-44-4X I.B. 9.5x15.9 mm	10	11.7
VE-T1432-63	Hose TYGON S3 B-44-4X I.B. 25.4x35 mm	25	6.9

Flexible, reinforced polyester braided hose, odorless and tasteless, non-toxic, free from phthalates and BPA (Bisphenol A). Designed for the transfer and dispensing of food products under higher pressure. Smooth, non-porous inner surface of the hose eliminates the problem of product particle settlement and bacterial growth. Resistant to alkaline cleaning agents. Meets hygiene and food contact requirements: European 1935/2004/EC and 10/2011 EU (for conditions and substances according to certification), American FDA, NSF-51, NSF-61, 3-A, Japanese #370/1959 and MHLW370(3-D). Compliant with REACH and California Proposition 65 – does not contain hazardous and prohibited substances. Possible sterilization with ethylene oxide. After installing fittings with appropriate hygienic design, cleaning by CIP method is possible. Full hose roll length 15 m (from internal diameter 38.1 mm – 6 m). Working pressure defined relative to burst pressure with a safety factor of 1:4. Material: PVC (special). Maximum operating temperature: up to +74°C. Brittleness temperature: -36°C. Hardness: 66° Shore (A). Density: 1.21 g/cm³. Note: Product packaged in the Clean Zone of Tubes International (CLEAN ROOM) adhering to strict standards. Return of the product after opening the packaging is not possible.