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You can count on SCP SCIENCE for top-quality peristaltic pump tubing. Whether it is PVC, SolventFlex, Silicone, or Viton, SCP SCIENCE has the proper configurations and diameters to fit all major ICP-AES and ICP-MS instrumentation in use today.
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Chemical compatibility varies between different materials and solutions. For example Viton® tubing is resistant to many inorganic chemicals and even to some organic solvents. The chemical resistance table will help you choose the correct pump tubing material for your application. Contact your sales representative or local distributor to inquire about the right pump tubing.
| Chemical Classification | PVC® | Solvent Flex® | Silicone® | Viton® | Santoprene® |
| Acetone | U | U | X | U | U |
| Alcohols | X | X | X | X | --- |
| Aliphatic Hydrocarbons | X | U | U | U | --- |
| Aqua Regia | U | X | --- | O | U |
| Aromatic Hydrocarbons | U | U | O | X | --- |
| Gasoline (non-aromatic) | U | U | U | X | U |
| Gasoline (high aromatic) | U | U | U | X | --- |
| Hydrochloric Acid (diluted) | X | X | U | X | X |
| Kerosene | U | U | U | X | U |
| Kerosene (MIBK) | U | U | U | U | X |
| Nitric Acid (diluted) | X | X | O | X | O |
| Oils, Animal | U | X | O | X | X |
| Oils, Mineral | U | U | O | X | X |
| Oils, Vegetable | O | X | X | X | X |
Sulfuric Acid (diluted) |
X | X | U | X | O |
| Water | X | X | X | X | X |
| Xylol | U | U | U | X | U |
| Legend: X-Satisfactory, O - Use only after testing, U - Unsatisfactory, "---" No data available | |||||


