Nylon Syringe Filters - SF15590
The SF15590 nylon syringe filters feature a 17mm diameter with 0.22µm pore size, providing sterile filtration and sterilization capabilities in an intermediate format optimized for moderate-volume applications. Tisch Scientific syringe filters excel at removing bacteria and particulates from samples up to 20ml while maintaining complete microbial retention for critical laboratory procedures. SF15590 filters bridge the gap between small and standard diameter options, delivering reliable sterilization performance when sample volumes exceed 13mm capacity but don't require full 25mm throughput.
Key Nylon Membrane Characteristics
- 0.22µm absolute pore rating ensures complete bacterial removal and sterilization, providing validated sterile filtrate for critical applications
- Naturally hydrophilic membrane enables immediate filtration of aqueous solutions without pre-wetting, maintaining consistent 3ml/min flow rates at 10 psi
- Autoclavable construction withstands sterilization at 121°C for 30 minutes, allowing pre-sterilization when aseptic processing is required
- Intermediate capacity design processes volumes up to 20ml efficiently, ideal for applications between small-scale and routine volumes
- Low protein binding properties preserve valuable proteins and biomolecules during sterile filtration, essential for biological and pharmaceutical samples
Key Construction Characteristics
- Medical-grade polypropylene housing provides exceptional chemical resistance and maintains structural integrity at pressures up to 87 psi burst pressure
- 17mm diameter format offers 1.65cm² effective filtration area, providing optimal balance between sample conservation and throughput efficiency
- Universal Luer-Lok/Luer Slip compatibility ensures secure connections with standard syringes while preventing contamination during sterile procedures
- Minimal 20µl holdup volume maximizes sample recovery while maintaining sterilization efficiency for valuable reagents and specimens
SF15590 syringe filters provide the specialized sterilization performance your moderate-volume applications require when balancing sample conservation with processing efficiency. Tisch Scientific's combination of proven 0.22µm sterilizing membrane technology and optimized 17mm diameter design ensures you'll achieve reliable bacterial removal for your critical samples. Your laboratory benefits from the versatile 20ml capacity and autoclavable construction that make the SF15590 perfect when your sterilization needs fall between small-scale precious samples and routine high-volume processing.
For more information about chemical and material compatibility, please review our Chemical Compatibility Chart.
- Bubble Point
- 0.28psi.
- Burst Pressure
- 87psi.
- Connection Type
- Luer-Lok/ Luer Slip
- Construction
- Polypropylene (PP)
- Diameter
- 17mm
- Filtration Area
- 1.65cm²
- Flow Rate
- 3ml/ min @ 10psi.
- Holdup Volume
- 20ml
- Incompatibility
- Acids, agressive organics, protein
- Material
- Nylon
- Maximum Operating Temperature
- 100°C
- Pack Count
- 100
- Pore Size (µm)
- 0.22
- Sterility
- Nonsterile
- Sterilization
- Autoclave: 121°C for 30 minutes/ Gamma: 5kg, for 8 hours
- Volume Throughput
- 20ml
- Wetability
- Hydrophilic
- Moderate-Volume Sterile Filtration - Sterilization of analytical samples, reagents, and biological preparations in the 10-20ml range
- Cell Culture Media Preparation - Terminal sterilization of specialized media, supplements, and growth factors for small-scale culture work
- Pharmaceutical Sample Processing - Sterile filtration of drug formulations, stability samples, and quality control specimens
- Protein Solution Sterilization - Bacterial removal from antibody dilutions, enzyme preparations, and recombinant protein samples
- Analytical Method Development - Sterilization of standards, mobile phases, and buffer solutions for chromatography and bioassays
- Research Laboratory Applications - Sterile filtration of custom reagents, experimental formulations, and intermediate-volume biological samples