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Grade TSS Glass Microfiber Filter, 1.5µm, 55mm, EPA 2540C/2540D Compliant, Binderless, 100/pk SKU: LE-TSS5500

Featuring binderless borosilicate glass microfiber technology specifically optimized for EPA Methods 2540C and 2540D¹ total suspended solids analysis in water and wastewater applications. The 1.5µm pore size configuration delivers HEPA-type filtration efficiency while maintaining exceptional flow rates and high capacity processing for demanding gravimetric determinations. Ultra-pure glass construction eliminates extractable contaminants that could compromise analytical accuracy in critical environmental testing protocols.

• Binderless borosilicate construction eliminates organic extractables and maintains chemical purity for contamination-free gravimetric analysis
• 1.5µm particle retention captures suspended solids including silt, clay, plankton, and organic particulates with exceptional efficiency
• HEPA-type filtration performance delivers reliable separation of total suspended solids from dissolved fractions
• Hydrophobic surface chemistry resists moisture interference while maintaining consistent flow characteristics during extended filtration cycles
• Superior wet strength withstands handling stress and maintains structural integrity throughout demanding analytical procedures

• Standard 55mm diameter accommodates EPA Method 2540D² sampling equipment and universal filtration apparatus configurations
• High flow rate with exceptional capacity accelerates sample processing while maintaining analytical precision for large volume water samples
• Excellent tensile properties ensure reliable filter handling during installation and changeout in high-throughput laboratory environments
• Pre-weighed compatibility streamlines gravimetric protocols by eliminating preparation time for constant weight determinations
• Non-sterile format optimized specifically for environmental water testing applications requiring validated analytical performance

LE-TSS5500 filters achieve outstanding flow rates optimized for suspended solids determinations, accelerating your analytical throughput while maintaining the precision demanded by EPA compliance testing. Exceptional chemical resistance to common reagents and buffer solutions maximizes versatility for HPLC eluent filtration, membrane prefiltering, and moisture analysis applications. EPA Methods 2540C/2540D compliance^1,2 transforms these filters into validated reference-grade media, delivering performance assurance for your critical environmental monitoring, water quality assessments, and wastewater treatment process control applications requiring both analytical accuracy and regulatory compliance.