Is VERSILICÂ® silicone hose suitable for repeated sterilization at +200Â°C without degrading its mechanical or chemical properties?

Yes. VERSILICÂ® silicone hose is suitable for repeated sterilization at +200Â°C without significant degradation of its mechanical or chemical properties. The hose is manufactured with hydrogen peroxide enhancement technology and is specified to retain chemical, electrical, and mechanical properties up to +200Â°C (with a temporary limit of +230Â°C). It explicitly supports sterilization by steam, ethylene oxide, and radiation, and meets FDA, BfR, USP (Class VI), and ISO 10993 biocompatibility standards. Given its operating range (â50Â°C to +200Â°C) and stated resistance to sterilization methods, repeated steam sterilization at +200Â°C is consistent with the productâs specifications. Note: follow your facilityâs sterilization cycle parameters and validation procedures to confirm performance in your specific application and frequency of cycles.

Can VERSILICÂ® silicone hose withstand repeated ethylene oxide, steam, and radiation sterilization without compromising biocompatibility?

Yes. VERSILICÂ® silicone hose is formulated for repeated sterilization by ethylene oxide, steam, and radiation without compromising biocompatibility. Manufactured with hydrogen peroxide enhancement technology, it retains chemical, electrical and mechanical properties up to +200Â°C (temporary +230Â°C) and meets FDA, BfR, USP (Class VI) and ISO 10993 standards covering toxicity, irritation, cytotoxicity and hemolysis. Its translucent silicone composition (62Â° Â±5Â° Shore A, density 1.15 Â±0.03 g/cmÂ³) and specified operating range (â50Â°C to +200Â°C) support repeated sterilization cycles while maintaining biocompatibility.

Does VERSILICÂ® silicone hose maintain translucency and Shore A hardness after repeated sterilization cycles?

Yes. VERSILICÂ® silicone hose is manufactured as a translucent, biologically neutral silicone using hydrogen peroxide enhancement technology and is formulated to retain its chemical, electrical and mechanical properties under sterilization. It is specified at 62Â° Â±5Â° Shore A hardness and a density of 1.15 Â±0.03 g/cmÂ³, and is rated for repeated sterilization by steam, ethylene oxide and radiation. The product meets FDA, BfR, USP (Class VI) and ISO 10993 biocompatibility standards (toxicity, irritation, cytotoxicity, hemolysis), supporting its suitability for repeated sterilization without significant loss of translucency or Shore A hardness within the stated operating range (â50Â°C to +200Â°C, temporary +230Â°C).

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Additional information

Material	VMQ – silicone
Maximum operating temperature [°C]	200
Minimum operating temperature [°C]	-50
Vacuum resistance	no
Standard length [m]	10, 25, 4, 50, 60

Flexible, biologically neutral hose manufactured using hydrogen peroxide enhancement technology. Retains chemical, electrical, and mechanical properties at temperatures up to +200°C. Sterilization by steam, ethylene oxide, radiation. Complies with FDA, BfR, USP (class VI), ISO 10993 quality standards (toxicity, irritation, cytotoxicity, hemolysis). Material: translucent silicone. Hardness: 62° ±5° Shore (A). Density: 1.15 ±0.03 g/cm³. Operating temperature: from -50°C to +200°C (temporarily +230°C).

List of product variants

Article number	Product variant name	Nominal inner diameter	Working pressure [bar]
VE-760010	VERSILIC hose 0.5x2.5 mm	1	-
VE-760070	VERSILIC hose 1x3 mm	1	-
VE-760110	VERSILIC hose 1.5x3 mm	1	-
VE-760160	VERSILIC hose 2x4 mm	2	-
VE-760170	VERSILIC hose 2x5.5 mm	2	-
VE-760180	VERSILIC hose 2x6 mm	2	-
VE-760210	VERSILIC hose 3x5 mm	3	-
VE-760220	VERSILIC hose 3x5.5 mm	3	-
VE-760230	VERSILIC hose 3x6 mm	3	-
VE-760250	VERSILIC hose 3x7 mm	3	-
VE-760320	VERSILIC hose 4x6 mm	4	-
VE-760330	VERSILIC hose 4x7 mm	4	-
VE-760350	VERSILIC hose 4x8 mm	4	-
VE-760360	VERSILIC hose 4x10 mm	4	-
VE-760410	VERSILIC hose 5x7 mm	5	-
VE-760420	VERSILIC hose 5x8 mm	5	-
VE-760440	VERSILIC hose 5x10 mm	5	-
VE-760490	VERSILIC hose 6x8 mm	6	-
VE-760500	VERSILIC hose 6x9 mm	6	-
VE-760510	VERSILIC hose 6x10 mm	6	-
VE-760520	VERSILIC hose 6x12 mm	6	-
VE-760570	VERSILIC hose 7x10 mm	6	-
VE-760580	VERSILIC hose 7x11 mm	6	-
VE-760581	VERSILIC hose 7x12 mm	6	-
VE-760590	VERSILIC hose 7x13 mm	6	-
VE-760630	VERSILIC hose 8x11 mm	8	-
VE-760650	VERSILIC hose 8x12 mm	8	-
VE-760670	VERSILIC hose 8x14 mm	8	-
VE-760690	VERSILIC hose 8x16 mm	8	-
VE-760720	VERSILIC hose 8.5x12 mm	8	-
VE-760730	VERSILIC hose 9x13 mm	8	-
VE-760770	VERSILIC hose 10x14 mm	10	-
VE-760800	VERSILIC hose 10x16 mm	10	-
VE-760810	VERSILIC hose 10x18 mm	10	-
VE-760820	VERSILIC hose 10x23 mm	10	-
VE-760870	VERSILIC hose 12x15.5 mm	12	-
VE-760880	VERSILIC hose 12x17 mm	12	-
VE-761050	VERSILIC hose 15x21 mm	16	-
VE-761080	VERSILIC hose 18x24 mm	18	-
VE-761100	VERSILIC hose 20x27 mm	20	-
VE-761150	VERSILIC hose 25x35 mm	25	-
VE-761170	VERSILIC hose 30x40 mm	30	-
VE-761190	VERSILIC hose 40x50 mm	40	-
VE-761270	VERSILIC hose 50x60 mm	50	-

Flexible, biologically neutral hose manufactured using hydrogen peroxide enhancement technology. Retains chemical, electrical, and mechanical properties at temperatures up to +200°C. Sterilization by steam, ethylene oxide, radiation. Complies with FDA, BfR, USP (class VI), ISO 10993 quality standards (toxicity, irritation, cytotoxicity, hemolysis). Material: translucent silicone. Hardness: 62° ±5° Shore (A). Density: 1.15 ±0.03 g/cm³. Operating temperature: from -50°C to +200°C (temporarily +230°C).

Additional information

Material	VMQ – silicone
Maximum operating temperature [°C]	200
Minimum operating temperature [°C]	-50
Vacuum resistance	no
Standard length [m]	10, 25, 4, 50, 60