MCE Membrane Filter, 0.1um, 47mm, Nonsterile, 200 Pk SKU: SF14627

Mixed Cellulose Ester (MCE) Membrane Filters - SF14627

The Tisch SF14627 protects sensitive instrumentation and sample integrity by providing reliable particulate removal with minimal analyte adsorption or background interference. In addition, precision membrane geometry balances retention sharpness with sustainable flow rates, minimizing the pressure buildup that leads to premature filter replacement. Consistent surface properties across the full membrane area support uniform particle capture and reliable results in gravimetric, microscopic, and culture-based analytical workflows.

Material Specifications

• Low tare weight and complete solubility in organic solvents make MCE the standard membrane for gravimetric particulate analysis where method specifications demand minimal blank correction.
• Economical bulk packaging supports laboratories with high consumable throughput where individual sterile wrapping is unnecessary.
• Materials of construction maintain their mechanical and chemical properties at temperatures up to 60°C, supporting heated filtration protocols.
• The biologically inert blend of cellulose acetate and cellulose nitrate provides a membrane surface optimized for organism capture and colony enumeration in microbiological assays.
• Hydrophilic by nature, the MCE membrane structure supports high non-specific adsorption for effective organism capture.

Environmental monitoring programs where sample-to-sample comparability determines trend validity benefit directly from the lot-level consistency of these membranes, removing the filter as a variable in your long-term data sets. For this purpose, the high porosity of MCE membranes delivers flow rates that keep your sample throughput practical even at the tighter pore sizes used for bacterial retention and fine particle analysis. Take control of your sample preparation variables and ensure that your data reflects the true nature of your work, rather than the quality of your consumables.

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

Bubble Point (psi)

≥58.0 psi (water, 25°C)

Color

White

Diameter

47mm

Extractables

Moderate

Filtration Area

17.35cm²

Flow Rate

≥5 mL/min/cm²

Grid (Yes/No)

No

Material

Mixed Cellulose Ester (MCE)

Maximum Operating Temperature (°C)

60°C

Membrane Thickness (µm)

80-120um

Pack Count

200

pH Range

2-10pH

Pore Size (µm)

0.1

Sterility

Nonsterile

Sterilization

Autoclave, EtO, Gamma Irradiation

Support Material

PET

Weight

0.49

Wettability

Hydrophilic

• Chemotaxis Assays - Acts as a barrier in Boyden chambers, allowing cells to migrate through defined pores towards a chemoattractant source.
• Bioburden Monitoring - Routine testing of pharmaceutical water loops to ensure bioburden levels remain within safe production specifications.
• Water Quality Testing - Features a gridded surface for easy colony counting, essential for regulatory compliance in municipal water quality labs.
• Yeast & Mold Monitoring - Optimized for the recovery of larger fungal organisms in beverage testing, providing a clear background for ID.
• Biochemical Assays - High electrostatic properties effectively bind proteins and macromolecules, supporting various diagnostic and research assays.
• Black Grid Analysis - Black membrane variants enhance contrast for light-colored colonies, reducing eye strain during manual plate counting.