Glass Fiber (GF) Syringe Filters - SF15159
The 0.45 µm hydrophilic glass fiber membrane in 25mm diameter configuration delivers fine particulate removal for clarification applications requiring depth filtration. Technical specifications include 4.08 cm² filtration area, 50 ml volume throughput capacity, 87 psi maximum operating pressure, and temperature capability to 60°C. The depth filtration structure provides high dirt-loading capacity while the finer pore size removes smaller particulates than coarser glass fiber grades. This configuration excels across applications from biological sample clarification to analytical sample preparation where binder-free media prevents extractable contamination.
Key Membrane Characteristics
- 0.45 µm glass fiber membrane provides depth filtration with effective particulate removal for clarification applications
- 4.08 cm² filtration area in 25mm diameter format delivers high throughput for processing substantial sample volumes
- Hydrophilic surface properties enable rapid aqueous wetting while maintaining compatibility with diverse organic solvents
- Maximum operating pressure of 87 psi accommodates viscous samples and challenging matrices during filtration operations
- 50 ml volume throughput capacity handles large sample volumes efficiently before requiring filter replacement
Key Construction Characteristics
- Polypropylene housing construction provides chemical resistance appropriate for aggressive solvents, acids, and bases
- 100 µL holdup volume minimizes sample waste while accommodating high-volume filtration requirements
- Luer-Lok inlet with Luer Slip outlet combines a secure syringe connection with a convenient collection vessel attachment
- Nonsterile configuration arrives autoclavable at 121°C for 30 minutes or gamma irradiation at 25 kGy when protocols require sterile operation
Your nonsterile filters accommodate gamma irradiation or autoclave sterilization for integration into laboratory protocols. The glass fiber depth filtration structure enables high dirt-loading capacity that extends filter life with particulate-laden samples, reducing replacement frequency and processing costs. Each filter combines broad chemical compatibility across organic solvents, strong acids, and bases with reliable clarification performance, though you should avoid benzyl alcohol, some esters, and organic oxides which may compromise membrane integrity during processing.
For more information about chemical and material compatibility, please review our Chemical Compatibility Chart.
- Burst Pressure (psi)
- 87psi.
- Connection Type
- Luer-Lok/ Luer Slip
- Construction
- Polypropylene (PP)
- Diameter
- 25mm
- Filtration Area
- 4.08cm²
- Holdup Volume
- 100µl
- Incompatibility
- Benzyl alcohol, some esters, organic oxides
- Material
- Glass Fiber (GF)
- Maximum Operating Pressure
- 87psi
- Maximum Operating Temperature (°C)
- 60°C
- Membrane Thickness (µm)
- 250-290µm
- Pack Count
- 100
- Pore Size (µm)
- 0.45
- Prefilter (Yes/No)
- No
- Sterility
- Nonsterile
- Sterilization
- Autoclave 121°C for 30min/ gamma 25kGy
- Volume Throughput (ml)
- 50ml
- Weight
- 0.52
- Wetability
- Hydrophilic
- Biological Sample Clarification - Removing fine particulates from serums, tissue extracts, and protein solutions before analytical procedures
- Analytical Sample Preparation - Clarifying aqueous and organic samples for instrumental analysis, where binder-free media prevents contamination
- Cell Culture Media Processing - Removing cellular debris and fine particulates from culture media before downstream applications
- Organic Solvent Filtration - Processing solvents and chemical solutions requiring particulate removal without extractable interference
- Environmental Sample Analysis - Clarifying water samples and aqueous extracts containing suspended solids before instrumental testing
- Quality Control Testing - Processing production samples and formulations for analytical procedures requiring fine particulate removal