Polyethersulfone (PES) Syringe Filters - SF16008
Featuring ultrafiltration-grade polyethersulfone membrane technology with 0.05µm pore size engineered for viral clearance and endotoxin removal in small-volume applications. Laboratory professionals working with precious biological samples benefit from compact 13mm format delivering exceptional retention capabilities without sacrificing sample recovery. Tisch Scientific combines precision ultrafiltration membranes with robust polypropylene construction to provide reliable virus removal performance in biotechnology and pharmaceutical research environments.
Key Polyethersulfone (PES) Membrane Characteristics
- Naturally hydrophilic membrane enabling immediate filtration without pre-wetting steps
- Ultra-fine 0.05µm pore structure providing virus removal and macromolecule retention
- Low protein binding characteristics preserving sample integrity during ultrafiltration
- Membrane thickness of 100-160µm, ensuring structural stability under operating pressure
- Chemical resistance to aqueous solutions and compatible organic solvents
Key Construction Characteristics
- Compact 13mm diameter optimized for processing small-volume precious samples
- Integrated PP prefilter extending membrane life by removing larger particulates
- Minimal holdup volume of 10µL, maximizing recovery of valuable materials
- Dual Luer-Lok/Luer Slip compatibility ensures universal syringe connections
SF16008 syringe filters deliver controlled flow rates of 3ml through a 1.09cm² active membrane area, balancing ultrafiltration efficiency with your processing time requirements for small-volume applications. A bubble point specification of 37.71psi provides reliable membrane integrity verification essential for validated viral clearance processes. Nonsterile filters can be sterilized by autoclaving at 121°C for 30 minutes to meet contamination control requirements for your laboratory workflows.
For more information about chemical and material compatibility, please review our Chemical Compatibility Chart.
- Bubble Point (psi)
- 37.71psi
- Burst Pressure (psi)
- 87psi
- Connection Type
- Luer-Lok/ Luer Slip
- Diameter
- 13mm
- Filtration Area
- 1.09cm²
- Flow Rate
- 3ml
- Holdup Volume
- 10μL
- Material
- Polyethersulfone (PES)
- Maximum Operating Pressure
- 87psi
- Maximum Operating Temperature (°C)
- 60°C
- Membrane Thickness (µm)
- 100-160μm
- Pack Count
- 100
- Pore Size (µm)
- 0.05
- Prefilter (Yes/No)
- Yes
- Prefilter Material
- PP
- Sterility
- Nonsterile
- Sterilization
- Autoclave 121°C for 30min/ gamma 25kGy
- Volume Throughput (ml)
- 10ml
- Weight
- 0.19
- Wetability
- Hydrophilic
- Viral Clearance Applications - Eliminates viral contaminants from small-batch therapeutic proteins and monoclonal antibody preparations
- Endotoxin Removal Processing - Clears bacterial pyrogens from injectable biologics to meet USP requirements for parenteral products
- Protein Concentration Workflows - Retains therapeutic proteins while removing buffer salts and low molecular weight contaminants
- Mycoplasma Filtration Control - Removes mycoplasma contamination from precious cell culture samples in biopharmaceutical research
- Nanoparticle Separation Studies - Provides size-based fractionation of nanomaterials for materials science research applications
- Ultrapure Sample Preparation - Generates particle-free and macromolecule-free solutions for sensitive analytical measurements