Cellulose Acetate Syringe Filters, 5.0µm, 30mm, Sterile - SF18290
Featuring a 5.0µm cellulose acetate membrane in a 30mm diameter configuration, these sterile syringe filters deliver efficient gross filtration for protecting sensitive downstream analytical equipment and processes. The integrated glass fiber prefilter extends service life dramatically. Combined with a 4.9 cm² filtration area and 300 mL flow capacity, this design handles viscous samples where rapid processing matters most. Researchers rely on this robust construction for consistent results.
Key Cellulose Acetate Membrane Characteristics
- Water-based samples flow immediately across the naturally hydrophilic surface without pre-wetting steps, streamlining sample preparation workflows and eliminating methanol compatibility concerns
- Low protein binding affinity preserves protein concentrations in biological samples by minimizing adsorption losses, essential when working with precious samples where recovery matters
- The membrane maintains stable performance across biological buffers, culture media, and pharmaceutical formulations without degradation or leachables
- A 5.0 µm pore size removes particulate contamination and protects chromatography columns while maintaining exceptional flow rates through challenging sample matrices
- Reliable operation up to 60°C supports most aqueous applications, though organic solvent compatibility remains limited compared to chemically resistant materials
Key Construction Characteristics
- A 120 µL holdup volume maximizes sample recovery in large-volume applications, preserving costly reagents and valuable specimens
- Integrated glass fiber prefilter captures high dirt loads before they reach the membrane surface, preventing premature clogging when samples carry heavy particulate burdens
- Durable polypropylene housing withstands operating pressures up to 87 psi and temperatures to 60°C, providing mechanical strength for manual syringe pressure or vacuum manifold configurations
- Luer-Lok and Luer Slip fittings adapt to standard laboratory syringes and tubing systems, integrating seamlessly into existing sample preparation protocols
When your laboratory processes large sample volumes with significant particulate loads, you need filtration capacity that doesn't force repeated filter changes mid-batch. The 30mm diameter platform delivers 4.9 cm² of active filtration area with glass fiber prefilter reinforcement, processing up to 110 mL throughput per device. The assembly maintains consistent flow rates and reliable particle removal across your most demanding sample preparation workflows, giving you the processing capacity to complete batch runs without interruption.
For more information about chemical and material compatibility, please review our Chemical Compatibility Chart.
- Bubble Point (psi)
- 1.45psi
- Connection Type
- Luer-Lok/ Luer Slip
- Construction
- PP
- Diameter
- 30mm
- Filtration Area
- 4.9cm²
- Flow Rate
- 300ml
- 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)
- 5
- Prefilter (Yes/No)
- Yes
- Prefilter Material
- GF
- Sterility
- Sterile
- Volume Throughput (ml)
- 110ml
- Weight
- 1.40
- Wetability
- Hydrophilic
- HPLC Mobile Phase Prefiltration - Removes particulates from solvents, protecting pump seals and column frits, extending instrument service intervals
- Cell Culture Media Clarification - Eliminates cellular debris from conditioned media, preserving secreted proteins for sensitive downstream analysis
- Analytical Sample Preparation - Protects LC-MS ion sources and HPLC columns from particulate fouling in complex biological and environmental samples
- Aqueous Buffer Filtration - Clarifies phosphate buffers and reagents without chemical interaction, maintaining pH stability throughout all processing
- Viscous Sample Processing - Handles thick solutions and emulsions that would clog finer membranes, allowing sample complexity without interruption
- Prefiltration Protection - Protects sterile membranes and analytical equipment from gross contamination, extending downstream 0.22 µm filter life