Mixed Cellulose Ester (MCE) Syringe Filter - SPEC18183
SPEC18183 syringe filters feature a 0.45 µm mixed cellulose ester membrane with a 3.1 cm² filtration area and a 29 psi bubble point. It is engineered for the clarification of biological samples that require the preservation of biomolecules. A hydrophilic cellulosic membrane removes particulates while maintaining naturally low protein binding characteristics that prevent sample loss during processing. Your sterile-ready laboratory operations span cell culture media clarification where serum and growth factors require particulate removal. The unit also supports biological buffer filtration, protein solution processing, and pharmaceutical quality control requiring analytical precision.
Key Membrane Characteristics
- 0.45 µm mixed cellulose ester membrane provides clarification with naturally low protein binding for biomolecule preservation
- 3.1 cm² filtration area in the 20mm diameter configuration handles routine laboratory sample volumes efficiently
- 29 psi bubble point ensures membrane integrity while the hydrophilic cellulosic structure enables immediate aqueous sample processing
- Low extractables profile maintains solution purity during filtration of sensitive biological samples and pharmaceutical preparations
- Broad chemical compatibility supports aqueous buffers, alcohols, and compatible fluids across diverse laboratory applications
Key Construction Characteristics
- Durable housing withstands operating pressures up to 72.5 psi with burst protection rated to 116 psi
- Double Luer Lock inlet and outlet connections provide secure, leak-free attachment during filtration operations
- Each filter arrives gamma-sterilized and individually packaged to maintain contamination-free conditions until use
- Sterile-ready configuration eliminates preparation steps for immediate use in biological sample processing applications
Quality assurance comes from the mixed cellulose ester composition that naturally resists protein adsorption during clarification operations. The 3.1 cm² filtration area processes routine laboratory sample volumes appropriately, while the 0.45 µm pore size removes particulates without compromising biomolecule recovery. Double Luer-Lok connections maintain secure attachment during processing tasks. Furthermore, the sterile-ready configuration eliminates preparation time, supporting diverse applications across pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and analytical testing laboratories. You can rely on this robust design to deliver consistent clarified filtrates for your most sensitive biological research projects.
For more information about chemical and material compatibility, please review our Chemical Compatibility Chart.
- Bubble Point (psi)
- 29psi
- Burst Pressure (psi)
- 116psi
- Connection Type
- Double Luer Lock
- Diameter
- 20mm
- Dimensions
- 23mmx25.2mm
- Filtration Area
- 3.1cm²
- Material
- Mixed Cellulose Ester (MCE)
- Maximum Operating Pressure
- 72.5psi
- Maximum Operating Temperature (°C)
- 60°C
- Pack Count
- 100
- Pore Size (µm)
- 0.45
- Sterility
- Sterile
- Weight
- 0.72
- Wetability
- Hydrophilic
- Cell Culture Media Clarification – Remove particulates from serum and growth factors while maintaining protein integrity for cell culture systems
- Biological Buffer Filtration – Clarify phosphate buffers and reagent solutions to remove debris before use in protein assays or enzyme reactions
- Protein Solution Processing – Filter enzyme preparations and antibody solutions while preserving concentration through low-binding membrane chemistry
- HPLC Sample Preparation – Clarify biological extracts before injection to protect columns and reduce baseline noise in chromatographic separations
- Pharmaceutical QC Testing – Remove particulates from drug formulations and excipient solutions before UV-Vis or HPLC analysis in quality control
- Microbiological Media – Clarify complex media components containing particulates before dispensing into culture vessels in research laboratories