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Does food grade silicone tube easily crack at low temperatures?

Food grade silicone tubing is usually less prone to rupture at low temperatures, thanks to its excellent low-temperature resistance. Food grade silicone tubing is a linear polymer elastomer containing silicon oxygen bonds, therefore it has high thermal stability. It can maintain the stability of its physical and chemical properties over a wide temperature range, including in low-temperature environments.
Specifically, the low temperature range that food grade silicone tubes can withstand can usually reach around minus 40 ℃, and even lower in some special formulations. This low temperature resistance means that silicone tubing is not easily brittle or broken in low temperature environments, and can maintain its elasticity and sealing performance.
However, it should be noted that although food grade silicone tubes have good stability at low temperatures, they may still be damaged or broken if exposed to extreme low temperature conditions for a long time or affected by other external factors such as compression, impact, etc. Therefore, in the process of use, it is necessary to choose the appropriate silicone tube according to the specific application scenario and conditions, and take corresponding protective measures to ensure its normal use.
In summary, food grade silicone tubing typically has good stability and durability at low temperatures, and is less prone to rupture. However, in order to ensure the stability and reliability of its long-term performance, it is still necessary to pay attention to the usage conditions and take appropriate protective measures.

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