Shelf-Life Recommendations

The following information below lists the maximum accepted shelf-life period for Zippertubing® products from the date of manufacture when stored at a temperature of 72 ºF (22 ºC), 50 % R.H. and not exposed to direct sunlight. Storage conditions other than those stated above may result in a shorter shelf-life. Materials should only be purchased in quantities such that all materials are consumed prior to the material exceeding its recommended shelf-life.

Shelf-life and service life are two different issues and should not be confused. Service life can be expected to be far longer than the shelf-life. It is impossible to accurately define service life as it will vary with the material type and severity of the application.

If a material is found to have exceeded the recommended shelf-life date, review the Zippertubing® Shelf-Life Re-certification document for procedures to determine if the material life can be extended.

All materials which utilize a (PSA) adhesive closure shall have the base material shelf-life value stated left reduced to 12 months. Refer to the Zippertubing® Shelf-life Re-certification procedure for a method to extend shelf life.

Extruded Films
Shelf-Life Materials
Shelf-Life 36 Months 63-10
63-20
Shelf-Life 60 Months

FEP-10
PFR-18
Viton
FSR-16


Coated Fabrics
Shelf-Life Materials
Shelf-Life 36 Months DVH-20
DVH-40
FRC-15
PVL-10
VNH-23
NET-30
Shelf-Life 60 Months PTG-5
RPU-17
SRFG-32
TREVIRA

Hi Temp > 260°c
Shelf-Life Materials
Shelf-Life 60 Months ALHTG-65
ALR-550
Moderate Temp < 260°c
Shelf-Life Materials
Shelf-Life 60 Months ALP-500
ALS-5
ALSR-15
SAM-1000
ALK-19

Mesh Shielding
Shelf-Life Materials
Shelf Life 60 Months SHX-2-SnCuFe
SHX-4-SnCuFe
SHX-2-SS
SHX-4-SS

Foil Shielding
Shelf-Life Materials
Shelf Life 36 Months SH1-Laminate
Shelf Life 60 Months SH1-Foil-Shielding

Cloth Shielding
Shelf-Life Materials
Shelf Life 60 Months Z-3250-CN
Z-5080-CN
Z-7200-C

Adhesive Tapes
Shelf-Life Materials
Shelf Life 12 Months Plasticizer Resistant
Electrically Conductive
High Temperature
Specialty Surface
PFR-8235

Pressure Tracks
Shelf-Life Materials
Shelf Life 36 Months D-Track-LT
R-Track
Z-Track (PVC)
EZ-Track (PVC)
Shelf Life 60 Months Z-Track (FEP)
Z-Track (PFR)
EZ-Track (TPU)

Hook-and-Loop
Shelf-Life Materials
Shelf Life 36 Months NYLON
POLYESTER
ARAMID