Cellulose Acetate (CA) Syringe Filters - SF14486
Featuring economical 0.45µm cellulose acetate membrane technology with integrated polypropylene prefilter, these filters combine compact 13mm platform design and 1.09cm² filtration area for efficient clarification of particulate-laden samples requiring rapid throughput. Hydrophilic construction enables immediate aqueous processing without pre-wetting delays. Superior 16ml flow rate with validated 23.2psi bubble point supports rapid processing of biological and pharmaceutical samples where particulate removal maintains analytical precision in routine quality control workflows demanding cost-effective clarification with minimal 20µL holdup for maximum sample preservation.
Key Cellulose Acetate Membrane Characteristics
- Clarification-optimized 0.45µm pore structure efficiently removes particulates from aqueous samples while maintaining rapid flow characteristics for small-volume processing workflows
- Hydrophilic membrane design provides immediate filtration capability without pre-wetting requirements, eliminating preparation steps and accelerating throughput efficiency in routine operations
- Integrated polypropylene prefilter captures gross debris before reaching the cellulose acetate membrane, extending filter life and sustaining flow rates through challenging matrices
- Broad aqueous solution compatibility resists water-based biological fluids, buffers, and pharmaceutical formulations across diverse small-volume laboratory applications
- Autoclavable construction enables users to sterilize filters in-house at 121°C for 30 minutes, supporting customized preparation protocols and reducing operational costs
Key Construction Characteristics
- Efficient 20µL holdup volume maximizes recovery during 1-10ml sample processing where preservation of valuable material directly impacts analytical accuracy and project economics
- Compact 13mm platform delivers space-efficient clarification for small-volume applications with 16ml flow rate performance at 87psi maximum operating pressure
- Dual Luer-Lok/Luer Slip connectivity provides flexible interface options with standard laboratory syringes, eliminating adapter requirements and streamlining workflow integration
- Thermally stable polypropylene housing operates reliably up to 60°C maximum temperature for ambient and moderately elevated processing conditions
When your small-volume clarification workflows demand rapid throughput with maximum sample recovery, cellulose acetate membrane technology achieves workflow efficiency. Validated 23.2psi bubble point combined with prefiltration design ensures processing confidence throughout routine applications. Autoclavable construction with minimal holdup volume supports your laboratory operations requiring economical yet reliable clarification performance across diverse aqueous sample matrices.
For more information about chemical and material compatibility, please review our Chemical Compatibility Chart.
- Bubble Point (psi)
- 23.2psi
- Connection Type
- Luer-Lok/ Luer Slip
- Construction
- PP
- Diameter
- 13mm
- Filtration Area
- 1.09cm²
- Flow Rate
- 16ml
- Holdup Volume
- 20µl
- 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)
- 0.45
- Prefilter (Yes/No)
- Yes
- Prefilter Material
- PP
- Sterility
- Nonsterile
- Sterilization
- Autoclave: 121°C for 30 minutes/ Gamma: 5kg, for 8 hours
- Volume Throughput (ml)
- 10ml
- Weight
- 0.19
- Wetability
- Hydrophilic
- HPLC Sample Preparation - Removes particulates from analytical samples while autoclavable construction enables custom sterilization protocols
- Biological Sample Clarification - Processes proteins and tissue culture fluids to eliminate cellular debris before downstream analysis
- Pharmaceutical Quality Control - Clarifies drug formulations requiring particulate removal in routine testing workflows with rapid throughput
- Aqueous Reagent Filtration - Hydrophilic membrane handles water-based laboratory solutions without pre-wetting preparation steps
- Cell Culture Media Processing - Filters small-volume media batches with exceptional recovery through minimal holdup design
- Environmental Sample Testing - Prepares aqueous field samples for analytical procedures requiring efficient particulate removal