LabExact
MCE Membrane Filter, 0.22um Hydrophilic, 47mm, Nonsterile, NIOSH/OSHA Compliant - 100/pk SKU: LE-IWT-MCE020047

Featuring hydrophilic mixed cellulose ester membrane technology delivering exceptional performance for microbiological analysis and air monitoring applications. MCE membranes combine pure, biologically inert mixtures of cellulose acetate and cellulose nitrate with 0.22µm pore size precision, providing consistent particle retention and superior flow characteristics for aqueous solution filtration. Smoother and more uniform surface than pure nitrocellulose filters ensures reliable sample processing while naturally hydrophilic properties eliminate pre-wetting requirements.

Key MCE Membrane Characteristics

Compatible with dilute acids, bases, and aromatic and aliphatic hydrocarbons for versatile chemical processing applications
Naturally low metal background with superior purity ensures contamination-free analytical results
Low protein-binding properties optimize recovery for biological sample processing and life sciences applications
Acts as physical barrier capturing particles exceeding pore rating on membrane surface for efficient particulate retention
Easily digested by dilute nitric acid enabling seamless atomic absorption spectroscopic analysis workflows

Key Construction Characteristics

47mm diameter provides optimal filtration area for microbiological testing and environmental sample analysis
Nonsterile bright white construction with accurate pore structure delivers regulated density for analytical precision
Autoclavable construction enables sterilization compatibility for contamination control protocols
Clean-edge processing ensures easy separation from stack with minimal curl for handling convenience
0.22µm nominal pore size delivers reliable sterilization-grade filtration for critical applications

LE-IWT-MCE020047 filters achieve medium-fast flow rates with reproducible loading capacity optimizing your analytical throughput while maintaining consistent filtration performance. Outstanding chemical resistance transforms these membranes into versatile tools for clarification of environmental water samples, buffer solutions, and biological specimens requiring validated processing protocols. NIOSH and OSHA method specifications compliance¹ delivers regulatory assurance for workplace air monitoring, asbestos fiber collection, and environmental analysis applications demanding both microbiological accuracy and occupational safety validation.

¹ NIOSH/OSHA Asbestos and Fiber Analysis Methods: https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1910/1910.1001AppB