LabExact
MCE Syringe Filter, Nonsterile, 0.22µm, 25mm, Hydrophilic Membrane, Luer-Lok, 100/Pk SKU: LE-IWT-ES10100

Featuring hydrophilic mixed cellulose ester membrane technology delivering exceptional flow rates and superior filtration performance for aqueous and polar media applications. A 0.22µm absolute pore rating provides precise bacteria filtration while naturally low background metals ensure contamination-free results for critical analytical protocols. Ultrasonically bonded polypropylene housing with Luer-Lok connections eliminates adhesives while maintaining reliable seal integrity throughout high-pressure filtration cycles.

Key MCE Membrane Characteristics

Surfactant-treated membrane ensures optimal wettability with aqueous solutions and maintains consistent flow performance
Low inherent protein binding characteristics maximize recovery of large organic molecules and biological samples
Absolute 0.22µm pore rating effectively removes bacteria while maintaining high throughput for sample preparation
Equivalent performance to nitrocellulose membranes across filtration applications with enhanced chemical compatibility
Hydrophilic surface chemistry accelerates wetting and reduces priming time for aqueous sample processing

Key Construction Characteristics

Ultrasonically bonded polypropylene housing provides adhesive-free assembly with superior chemical resistance
Female Luer-Lok inlet with male slip outlet accommodates standard syringe connections and pressure fittings
25mm diameter membrane maximizes filtration area while maintaining compact form factor for bench applications
Concentric funnel-shaped barrel design increases sample volume capacity and minimizes back pressure buildup
Color-coded membrane identification system enables rapid visual confirmation and reduces selection errors

LE-IWT-ES10100 filters achieve exceptional unit-to-unit reproducibility with lot-to-lot consistency, accelerating your analytical workflows across environmental testing, chromatography sample preparation, and biological specimen clarification. Applications include clarification of environmental water samples and biological specimens; sterilization of water samples, buffer solutions, and saline solutions; and preparation of chromatography samples. Outstanding chemical compatibility with dilute acids, bases, and aromatic hydrocarbons maximizes your analytical flexibility when processing diverse sample matrices demanding both high recovery and reliable bacteria removal.