LabExact
Sterile PTFE Inline Filter, 0.45µm, 50mm, Hydrophobic, 1/4"-3/8" Barb Ports, 10/pk SKU: LE-IWT-ES10502

Featuring hydrophobic PTFE membrane technology delivering superior chemical resistance and sterile gas filtration for critical vacuum systems and venting applications. This sterile, disposable inline filter contains a hydrophobic PTFE membrane ideal for confining and isolating infectious and hazardous material in vacuum systems and venting applications. Pre-sterilized using gamma irradiation and individually sealed in puncture-resistant pouches, these filters provide contamination-free performance while protecting sensitive vacuum equipment from aerosol corrosion and hazardous exhaust.

Key PTFE Membrane Characteristics

0.45µm hydrophobic PTFE membrane delivers absolute retention for particulates while maintaining optimal gas flow rates
Exceptional chemical compatibility with aggressive solutions provides reliable performance across diverse laboratory solvents and corrosive environments
Gamma-sterilized construction ensures sterility integrity throughout shelf life without compromising membrane performance
Superior hydrophobic properties prevent aqueous breakthrough while allowing unrestricted air and gas passage
High-efficiency particulate retention protects downstream equipment from contamination and extends system service life

Key Construction Characteristics

Ultrasonically welded polypropylene housing delivers leak-free performance under vacuum conditions with reinforced structural integrity
Stepped barb connections accommodate 1/4" to 3/8" tubing with reinforced port bases preventing connection failure during installation
Molded flow direction indicator ("IN" port marking) ensures proper installation orientation for optimal filtration efficiency
Individual sterile packaging in 6-mil pouches with tear notches facilitates aseptic handling in controlled laboratory environments
50mm diameter design provides increased membrane surface area maximizing flow capacity while maintaining compact inline profile

LE-IWT-ES10502 filters excel in protecting vacuum systems from aerosol contamination while enabling sterile gas introduction to bioreactors, culture vessels, and fermentation equipment. Applications include sterile venting of filling vessels, culture vessels and CO2 incubators, autoclave venting, and in-line sterilization of air and gases. Outstanding compatibility with nonpolar liquids and aggressive solvents makes these filters invaluable for processing volumes beyond syringe filter capacity, providing reliable contamination control for your most demanding vacuum and venting applications requiring both sterility assurance and chemical resistance.