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MCE Syringe Filter, 5.0um, 20mm, Double Luer-Lok, Sterile, 100/Pk SKU: SPEC18186

Mixed Cellulose Ester (MCE) Syringe Filter - SPEC18186

Pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and environmental laboratories require coarse prefiltration solutions that protect downstream membranes from fouling while preserving valuable biomolecules during sample processing. The SPEC18186 meets these industry demands with a 5.0 µm mixed cellulose ester membrane that combines coarse particle removal with naturally low protein binding characteristics. Your sterile-ready operations benefit from this design approach where cellulosic chemistry prevents protein adsorption issues common to synthetic membranes, delivering reliable coarse prefiltration across environmental water testing, high-density fermentation monitoring, tissue extract processing, viscous biological fluid clarification, industrial sample preparation, and pharmaceutical quality control applications requiring coarse particle removal without compromising sample integrity.

Key Membrane Characteristics

• 5.0 µm mixed cellulose ester membrane provides coarse prefiltration with naturally low protein binding for biological sample processing
• 3.1 cm² filtration area in the 20mm diameter configuration handles routine laboratory sample volumes efficiently
• 2.9 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 mild organic solvents across diverse laboratory applications

Key Construction Characteristics

• Durable acrylonitrile butadiene styrene housing withstands operating pressures up to 72.5 psi with burst protection rated to 116 psi
• Double Luer-Lok 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 coarse prefiltration operations. The 3.1 cm² filtration area processes routine laboratory sample volumes appropriately while the 5.0 µm pore size handles heavily particulate samples that would overwhelm finer membranes. Double Luer-Lok connections maintain secure attachment during processing while the sterile-ready configuration eliminates preparation time, supporting diverse applications across pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and environmental testing laboratories requiring reliable coarse particle removal with biomolecule preservation.

For more information about chemical and material compatibility, please review our Chemical Compatibility Chart.

Bubble Point (psi)

2.9psi

Burst Pressure (psi)

116psi

Connection Type

Double Luer-Lok

Construction

Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS)

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)

5

Sterility

Sterile

Weight

0.72

Wetability

Hydrophilic

• Environmental Water Testing - Remove coarse sediment from turbid field samples while preserving dissolved proteins before fine filtration steps
• High-Density Fermentation - Separate cells and large debris from bioreactor samples while maintaining protein concentration before downstream processing
• Tissue Homogenate Processing - Remove coarse cellular debris from biological extracts while preserving biomolecules before protein measurements
• Viscous Solution Clarification - Prefilter polymer-containing formulations and high-protein solutions before downstream analytical measurements
• Industrial Sample Preparation - Remove large particulates from process fluids while maintaining solution composition before quality control testing
• Pharmaceutical Prefiltration - Clarify formulations containing suspended solids while preserving active ingredients before fine filtration steps