LabExact
PTFE Hydrophobic Membrane, 0.8µm Pore Size, 25mm Diameter, Polypropylene Scrim, 100/Pk SKU: LE-IWT-PTFE-080025

Featuring hydrophobic polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) membrane technology delivering exceptional chemical compatibility for aggressive solvents, acids, and bases. The 0.8µm pore configuration provides precise particulate retention while maintaining superior liquid repellency characteristics essential for phase separation applications. Polypropylene scrim support bonded using a unique technique utilizing no bonding agent ensures purity, chemical compatibility and lower extractables, maximizing analytical accuracy in demanding laboratory environments.

Key PTFE Membrane Characteristics

• Extremely hydrophobic surface chemistry offers exceptional chemical compatibility with aggressive solutions, enabling reliable processing of organic solvents and corrosive media
• 0.8µm nominal pore size delivers effective particulate retention while optimizing flow rates for high-volume filtration protocols
• Widely used for venting, gas filtration, and solvent filtration applications where liquid repellency and high purity are critical
• Effective separation of polar/nonpolar solvents with aqueous solutions passing after prewetting with methanol
• Inherently hydrophobic surface prevents moisture absorption from air or gases, maintaining consistent performance in ambient conditions

Key Construction Characteristics

• Polypropylene (PP) scrim provides enhanced handling strength and structural integrity during installation and filtration cycles
• Scrim bonded using unique technique utilizing no bonding agent for purity and chemical compatibility, eliminating organic contamination sources
• Standard 25mm diameter format accommodates universal laboratory filter holders and equipment configurations
• Lower extractables design minimizes interference with sensitive analytical measurements and trace analysis protocols
• Nonsterile format provides cost-effective performance for general laboratory filtration and sample preparation applications

LE-IWT-PTFE-080025 membranes excel in challenging solvent filtration protocols, delivering outstanding chemical resistance to most laboratory reagents while maintaining dimensional stability throughout extended use cycles. The hydrophobic surface chemistry transforms these filters into reliable phase separation media, accelerating your analytical workflows when processing mixed polar/nonpolar solvent systems. Advanced scrim bonding technology maximizes filtration purity by eliminating traditional bonding agents, providing performance assurance for your critical analytical and preparative applications demanding both chemical inertness and reliable particulate retention at the 0.8µm level.