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DuPont™ Liveo™ Pharma TPE Tubing
High-purity, thermoweldable, single-use TPE tubing for fluid transport and bioprocessing applications.
When you need a single-use biopharma processing solution, use sterilizable, weldable Liveo™ Pharma TPE Tubing
Liveo™ Pharma TPE Tubing offers an alternative for many biopharma applications, including fluid, media and solvent transport; single-use assemblies; peristaltic pump applications; aseptic connection and disconnection without connectors (e.g., sampling); and applications where compatibility with industry benchmark TPE tubing is needed.
This TPE tubing from DuPont offers improved heat-welding and high tensile strength and burst resistance before and after welding, as well as:
- Low extractables
- Good chemical resistance
- Minimal spallation after 24 hours of pumping
- Good clarity
- A comprehensive data package to accelerate qualification and validation under the form of a qualification guide
Plus, Liveo™ Pharma TPE Tubing is manufactured in an ISO Class 7 cleanroom and is produced under the same high-quality principles as the products our customers know and trust.
Superior Performance Attributes
Enhanced weldability – Demonstrated superior tensile strength when welded to itself or co-welded with competitive offerings
Excellent mechanical properties – Maintains high burst resistance and tensile strength even after welding
Exceptional purity profile – No detectable bDtBPP in gamma-irradiated tubing, passing USP <85> endotoxin tests with results <0.125 EU/mL
Chemical compatibility – Significantly better resistance to DMSO and other solvents used in biopharmaceutical processing compared to industry benchmarks
Process efficiency – Minimal particle generation during pumping (0.6 mg/ft vs. 13.4 mg/ft industry average), reducing filter clogging risks
Sterilization versatility – Maintains stable properties when exposed to steam (autoclave) up to 140°C for 20 minutes or gamma irradiation up to 50 kGy
Technical Specifications
Typical Physical Properties:
- Durometer hardness: 65 Shore A (ASTM D2240)
- Specific gravity: 0.900 (ASTM D792)
After Steam Sterilization (121°C/30 minutes):
- Maximum elongation: 1,134% (ASTM D412)
- Modulus at 200% elongation: 2.7 MPa (392 psi)
- Maximum tensile strength: 9.4 MPa (1,363 psi)
After Gamma Irradiation (50 kGy):
- Maximum elongation: 1,031% (ASTM D412)
- Modulus at 200% elongation: 2.6 MPa (377 psi)
- Maximum tensile strength: 7.4 MPa (1,073 psi)
DuPont™ Liveo™ Pharma TPE Tubing for the biopharmaceutical processing industry
A complete benchmark analysis was carried out to highlight the improvement of the most stringent technical requirements enabled by this new TPE tubing. A brief overview of performance will be covered through review of Liveo™ Pharma TPE Tubing performance.
Addressing Industry Challenges
DuPont™ Liveo™ Pharma TPE Tubing is specifically designed to solve critical challenges in today's rapidly growing biopharmaceutical industry:
- Supply chain security – An alternative TPE tubing solution to efficiently respond to single-use-system supply pressures
- Regulatory compliance – Comprehensive documentation package to support stringent requirements
- Cell and gene therapies – Compatible with sensitive bioprocessing applications requiring the highest purity standards
- Aseptic processing – Enables sterile connections and disconnections while maintaining process integrity
Available Dimensions
Liveo™ Pharma TPE Tubing is available in multiple standard sizes including:
- 1/8" I.D. x 1/4" O.D. (3.2 mm x 6.4 mm)
- 1/4" I.D. x 7/16" O.D. (6.4 mm x 11.1 mm)
- 3/8" I.D. x 5/8" O.D. (9.5 mm x 15.9 mm)
- 1/2" I.D. x 3/4" O.D. (12.7 mm x 19.1 mm)
Custom dimensions, coil lengths, and packaging options are also available to meet your specific processing requirements.
