Resistant to light and ozone for longer pumping life Safely transfer chemicals and caustic solutions including disinfectants, soap, and ink. Won’t crack or weaken—ensure longer pump life in demanding applications Engineered to resist abrasion and weathering Excellent flexural fatigue and abrasion resistance Ideal for general-purpose, laboratory, and single-use applications. Free technical application support available to assist with tubing selection. Cole-Parmer® TPE tubing is a high-performance industrial tubing manufactured from a thermoplastic elastomeric compound that consistently outperforms neoprene, EPDM and other general purpose rubber tubing. The Cole-Parmer TPE tubing features an extended service life in a wide range of applications including caustic chemical transfer, wastewater sampling, soap and disinfectant dispensing, vacuum pumps, glass and window washing systems and more. This tubing is opaque black, allowing for light and ozone resistance without weakening or cracking, and can withstand extreme temperatures from -75°F to 275°F (-60 to 135°C).