Is the PE Polyethylene Air Hose – Durable and Lightweight Pneumatic Tubing FDA and BGA approved for use with potable water and food-related applications?

Yes. The PE Polyethylene Air Hose – Durable and Lightweight Pneumatic Tubing is manufactured from LDPE polyethylene and is explicitly stated to meet both FDA and BGA standards, making it suitable and approved for use with potable water and food-related applications. It is described as physiologically safe, tasteless, chemically resistant, and available in multiple colors and pressure/temperature ratings appropriate for a range of sanitary and industrial uses.

Can the PE Polyethylene Air Hose – Durable and Lightweight Pneumatic Tubing withstand exposure to common industrial chemicals without degrading or leaching?

Yes. The PE Polyethylene Air Hose – Durable and Lightweight Pneumatic Tubing is manufactured from LDPE polyethylene, which provides outstanding chemical resistance and is described as physiologically safe and tasteless. It meets BGA and FDA standards, indicating suitability for sensitive applications and minimizing risk of harmful leaching. Together with its broad temperature range (–30°C to +70°C) and robust pressure ratings (5–17 bar depending on diameter), these properties support long-lasting performance even when exposed to many common industrial chemicals. Caveat: While highly resistant, LDPE is not universally impervious—strong oxidizers, certain solvents (e.g., some chlorinated hydrocarbons, aromatic solvents) and aggressive chemicals can affect polyethylene over time. For critical applications or prolonged contact with specific aggressive substances, verify compatibility with the chemical manufacturer’s data or perform material-compatibility testing before use.

PE Polyethylene Air Hose – Durable and Lightweight Pneumatic Tubing

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Additional information

Material	PE – polyethylene
Maximum operating temperature [°C]	70
Minimum operating temperature [°C]	-30
Vacuum resistance	no
Standard length [m]	2, 50

This lightweight and highly flexible hose is designed for the safe and efficient transport of air, water, and a wide range of other media, offering outstanding resistance to chemicals while remaining physiologically safe and completely tasteless. Manufactured from durable LDPE polyethylene, it ensures long-lasting performance even under demanding conditions, meeting both BGA and FDA standards for maximum reliability in sensitive applications. Available in natural, black, and blue variants, the hose combines versatility with a professional appearance, making it suitable for diverse industrial and commercial environments. With a working pressure capacity ranging from 5 bar up to 17 bar, depending on the diameter, it provides secure operation across multiple uses, while its broad temperature resistance from -30°C to +70°C guarantees dependable functionality in both cold and hot settings. This combination of safety, durability, and adaptability makes it an ideal solution for industries seeking a high-quality hose that delivers consistent performance and compliance with international standards.

List of product variants

Article number	Product variant name	Nominal inner diameter	Working pressure [bar]
NP-PE-04X02	Polyethylene hose 4x2 mm	2	17
NP-PE-04X02BK	Polyethylene hose 4x2 mm, black	2	17
NP-PE-04X02BL	Polyethylene hose 4x2 mm, blue	2	17
NP-PE-05X03	Polyethylene hose 5x3 mm	3	12.5
NP-PE-05X03BK	Polyethylene hose 5x3 mm, black	3	12.5
NP-PE-05X03BL	Polyethylene hose 5x3 mm, blue	3	12.5
NP-PE-06X04	Polyethylene hose 6x4 mm	4	10
NP-PE-06X04BK	Polyethylene hose 6x4 mm, black	4	10
NP-PE-06X04BL	Polyethylene hose 6x4 mm, blue	4	10
NP-PE-08X05	Polyethylene hose 8x5 mm	5	13
NP-PE-08X05BK	Polyethylene hose 8x5 mm, black	5	13
NP-PE-08X05BL	Polyethylene hose 8x5 mm, blue	5	13
NP-PE-08X06	Polyethylene hose 8x6 mm	6	7
NP-PE-08X06BK	Polyethylene hose 8x6 mm, black	6	7
NP-PE-08X06BL	Polyethylene hose 8x6 mm, blue	6	7
NP-PE-10X08	Polyethylene hose 10x8 mm	8	5.6
NP-PE-10X08BK	Polyethylene hose 10x8 mm, black	8	5.6
NP-PE-10X08BL	Polyethylene hose 10x8 mm, blue	8	5.6
NP-PE-12X09	Polyethylene hose 12x9 mm	8	8
NP-PE-12X09BK	Polyethylene hose 12x9 mm, black	8	8
NP-PE-12X09BL	Polyethylene hose 12x9 mm, blue	8	8
NP-PE-12X10	Polyethylene hose 12x10 mm	10	4.5
NP-PE-12X10BK	Polyethylene hose 12x10 mm, black	10	4.5
NP-PE-12X10BL	Polyethylene hose 12x10 mm, blue	10	4.5
NP-PE-14X10	Polyethylene hose 14x10 mm	10	8
NP-PE-14X10BK	Polyethylene hose 14x10 mm, black	10	8
NP-PE-14X10BL	Polyethylene hose 14x10 mm, blue	10	8
NP-PE-16X12	Polyethylene hose 16x12 mm	12	7
NP-PE-16X12BK	Polyethylene hose 16x12 mm, black	12	7
NP-PE-16X12BL	Polyethylene hose 16x12 mm, blue	12	7
NP-PE-18X14	Polyethylene hose 18x14 mm	14	6.2
NP-PE-18X14BK	Polyethylene hose 18x14 mm, black	14	6.2
NP-PE-18X14BL	Polyethylene hose 18x14 mm, blue	14	6.2
NP-PE-20X16	Polyethylene hose 20x16 mm	16	5

This lightweight and highly flexible hose is designed for the safe and efficient transport of air, water, and a wide range of other media, offering outstanding resistance to chemicals while remaining physiologically safe and completely tasteless. Manufactured from durable LDPE polyethylene, it ensures long-lasting performance even under demanding conditions, meeting both BGA and FDA standards for maximum reliability in sensitive applications. Available in natural, black, and blue variants, the hose combines versatility with a professional appearance, making it suitable for diverse industrial and commercial environments. With a working pressure capacity ranging from 5 bar up to 17 bar, depending on the diameter, it provides secure operation across multiple uses, while its broad temperature resistance from -30°C to +70°C guarantees dependable functionality in both cold and hot settings. This combination of safety, durability, and adaptability makes it an ideal solution for industries seeking a high-quality hose that delivers consistent performance and compliance with international standards.