ETFE Tubing
ETFE (ethyltrifluoroethylene) tubing is particularly suitable for HPLC, since it has a higher burst pressure as compared to PTFE. 1/16" OD x 0.25 mm ID tubing will withstand up to 186 bar (2700 psi) with water as mobile phase. However, it is important to note that when used with organic solvents, ETFE tubing may swell, reducing that maximum pressure to 70 bar (1000 psi). This is the ideal polymer for applications with chloride salts, which typically corrode stainless steel.
