Cellulose Acetate (CA) Syringe Filters - SF18277
Pharmaceutical and biotechnology laboratories require prefiltration solutions for medium-volume samples containing suspended particles, aggregates, and debris that compromise downstream analytical instruments and clog fine filtration membranes throughout processing workflows. Advanced 0.8µm cellulose acetate membrane technology removes coarse particulates while maintaining low protein binding characteristics and rapid flow rates. Hydrophilic design with 4.08cm² filtration area, polypropylene prefilter integration, and 100µL holdup volume enables efficient prefiltration for biological samples requiring particle removal.
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
- Low protein binding affinity maintains biomolecule concentrations throughout filtration, preserving sample integrity for quantitative downstream applications
- Resists aqueous biological solutions and buffer systems while requiring protection from acids, ketones, and aggressive organic solvents
- 80-170µm membrane thickness balances mechanical durability with rapid flow characteristics for efficient medium-volume prefiltration applications
Key Construction Characteristics
- 100µL holdup volume optimizes yield in medium-volume applications where sample recovery directly impacts analytical accuracy
- 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
- 4.08cm² filtration area with integrated polypropylene prefilter captures high particulate loads, delivering 130ml flow rates for rapid processing
Designed for your medium-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 efficient coarse particle removal and rapid flow rates throughout applications. 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
- Burst Pressure (psi)
- 87psi.
- Connection Type
- Luer-Lok/ Luer Slip
- Construction
- PP
- Diameter
- 25mm
- Filtration Area
- 4.08cm²
- Flow Rate
- 130ml
- Holdup Volume
- 100µl
- Incompatibility
- Acids, dichloromethane, sodium hydroxide, ketones
- 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)
- 50ml
- Weight
- 0.52
- 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