Cellulose Acetate (CA) Syringe Filters - SF18287
Featuring a 0.8µm cellulose acetate membrane with a validated 11.6psi bubble point and polypropylene prefilter integration for large-volume samples containing suspended particles, this syringe filter removes aggregates before they reach sensitive analytical instruments. Rapid 150ml flow rates mean you process samples faster. Hydrophilic design with 4.9cm² filtration area and 120µL holdup volume supports prefiltration applications where protecting downstream equipment matters most.
Key Cellulose Acetate Membrane Characteristics
- 0.8µm pore size provides effective coarse prefiltration for biological samples, removing large particulates and aggregates before downstream processing
- Hydrophilic cellulose acetate construction enables immediate aqueous sample processing without pre-wetting requirements, accelerating workflow efficiency
- Minimizes adsorption of proteins and biomolecules throughout filtration, maintaining concentration accuracy for quantitative downstream applications
- Maintains compatibility with aqueous biological solutions and buffer systems while requiring protection from aggressive organic solvents
- 80-170µm membrane thickness balances mechanical durability with rapid flow characteristics for efficient large-volume prefiltration applications
Key Construction Characteristics
- 120µL holdup volume preserves samples in large-volume applications where recovery efficiency impacts analytical productivity
- Polypropylene housing withstands operating pressures to 87psi and temperatures to 60°C, accommodating diverse laboratory processing requirements
- Luer-Lok inlet combined with Luer Slip outlet ensures secure syringe attachment and facilitates convenient sample recovery
- 4.9cm² filtration area with integrated polypropylene prefilter captures high particulate loads, delivering 150ml flow rates for rapid processing
Built to support your large-volume prefiltration needs where particulate removal and rapid flow rates are essential, cellulose acetate technology delivers dependable processing. Validated 11.6psi bubble point combined with polypropylene prefilter construction ensures you get efficient coarse particle removal without compromising flow rates. Nonsterile design with autoclave and gamma sterilization capability supports your laboratory operations requiring economical yet reliable prefiltration for biological samples, pharmaceutical testing, and environmental applications where particle removal and sample recovery drive analytical success.
For more information about chemical and material compatibility, please review our Chemical Compatibility Chart.
- Bubble Point (psi)
- 11.6psi
- Connection Type
- Luer-Lok/ Luer Slip
- Construction
- PP
- Diameter
- 30mm
- Filtration Area
- 4.9cm²
- Flow Rate
- 150ml
- Holdup Volume
- 120µl
- Material
- Cellulose Acetate (CA)
- Maximum Operating Pressure
- 87psi
- Maximum Operating Temperature (°C)
- 60°C
- Membrane Thickness (µm)
- 80-170μm
- Pack Count
- 100
- Pore Size (µm)
- 0.8
- Prefilter (Yes/No)
- Yes
- Prefilter Material
- PP
- Sterility
- Nonsterile
- Sterilization
- Autoclave: 121°C for 30 minutes/ Gamma: 5kg, for 8 hours
- Volume Throughput (ml)
- 110ml
- Weight
- 0.91
- Wetability
- Hydrophilic
- Biological Sample Prefiltration - Removes large particles from cell lysates and tissue homogenates before final filtration, preventing membrane clogging
- Protein Solution Processing - Filters protein formulations with minimal adsorption while removing aggregates that interfere with purification processes
- Cell Culture Media Preparation - Clarifies viscous media components and supplements, removing particulates while preserving growth factors essential for viability
- Environmental Sample Clarification - Prepares ground water and surface water samples for subsequent analytical testing by removing suspended solids and debris
- Aqueous Buffer Filtration - Removes large particles from laboratory buffers and reagent solutions for chromatography applications requiring prefiltration
- HPLC Sample Preparation - Protects analytical columns from particulate blockage by prefiltering samples before final clarification and injection