Saint-Gobain Announces Phthalate-Free Tubing

Phthalates are commonly used in the plastics industry as a plasticizer to increase tubing’s flexibility, transparency, durability and longevity. Tygon S³ complies with FDA, NSF and 3-A requirements for food and beverage applications as well as with Japan Food Sanitation Law # 370/1959.  Additionally, Tygon S3 complies with European regulations (10/2011/EU) for many food and beverage applications when used as instructed.  

 

As an alternative to phthalates, Tygon S³ uses a bio-based material as a plasticizer. Food and beverage processors can also leverage the sustainability benefits of this material to reduce the carbon footprint of their supply chains.

 

“In today’s fast-paced media landscape, consumers are more engaged than ever before with the food processing industry,” said Iuliana Nita, global marketing manager, Food & Beverage, Process Systems division at Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics. “We’re very proud to offer the first bio-based, non-phthalate tubing solution to help manufacturers proactively advance both the food safety and sustainability components of their operations without having to compromise productivity – or their bottom line.” 

 

Learn more at saint-gobain.com.