Polycarbonate Track Etch Membrane Discs, 0.4um, 13mm, Hydrophilic, Nonsterile, 100/Pk
GVS SKU: 1215613

Featuring a thin, translucent polycarbonate film with precisely defined cylindrical pores, this Polycarbonate Track Etch (PCTE) membrane disc delivers controlled surface capture at a 0.4um pore size across a 13mm diameter. All particles larger than the pore size are captured on the smooth, flat surface, making the membrane well suited to high-purity and general filtration as well as microscopy-based particle analysis. The membrane is treated with polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) to render the naturally hydrophobic polycarbonate hydrophilic, supporting consistent wetting and reliable flow control.

Key Polycarbonate Track Etch Membrane Characteristics

• Hydrophilic: Treated with PVP wetting agent so the polycarbonate film wets readily for aqueous filtration.
• Precise pore structure: Track-etch process produces uniform, cylindrical 0.4um pores for predictable size separation and surface capture.
• Low protein binding: Minimizes sample loss and supports clean, reproducible results.
• Superior strength: Tensile strength exceeding 3000 psi (207 bar) maintains pore size and density without stretching.
• Resists chemical staining: Smooth surface eases microscopic visualization and reduces background interference.

Key Construction Characteristics

• Material: Polycarbonate Track Etch (PCTE) film.
• Format: 13mm diameter membrane disc, white, not gridded.
• Pore size: 0.4um.
• Sterility: Nonsterile.
• Pack: 100 per pack.

The track-etch manufacturing process holds pore size and density to tight tolerances, delivering dependable separations run after run. The smooth, glass-like surface keeps captured particles in a single plane for straightforward analysis while low protein binding protects sample integrity.

Binding Capacity

Low protein binding

Diameter

13mm

Grid (Yes/No)

No

Material

Polycarbonate Track Etch (PCTE)

Membrane Color

White

Pack Count

100

Pore Size (µm)

0.4

Sterility

Nonsterile

Wettability

Hydrophilic

• General Filtration Provides reliable clarification and particulate removal across high-purity and routine laboratory filtration tasks.
• Microscopy and Particle Analysis The smooth, flat surface captures particles in a single plane for clear optical and electron microscopy examination.
• Blood and Cell Studies Supports removal of red blood cells from plasma and other cellular-based filtration assays.
• Reagent Flow Control Uniform cylindrical pores regulate flow of reagents through assay devices for consistent performance.
• Legionella Testing Compatible with surface-capture water testing workflows such as UNI EN ISO 11731:2017.
• Prefiltration Serves as a precise prefilter to protect and prepare samples ahead of downstream analysis.