Polypropylene (PP) Syringe Filters - SF18127
Laboratory professionals processing samples with moderate particulate content encounter challenges when coarse prefiltration systems lack adequate flow rates, compromising throughput in high-volume analytical workflows. Advanced 10.0 µm hydrophobic polypropylene membrane technology with 25mm diameter resolves these challenges through 250 ml exceptional flow rate. The 4.08 cm² filtration area with 100 µL holdup volume delivers economical prefiltration across compatible aqueous and alcohol-based systems where laboratories require rapid large particle removal.
Key Polypropylene Membrane Characteristics
- Hydrophobic Surface Chemistry - Requires simple alcohol pre-wetting to achieve immediate aqueous compatibility, enabling flexible processing across diverse laboratory applications
- Economical Prefiltration Solution - Delivers reliable 10.0 µm particle retention at significantly lower cost than premium membrane alternatives for routine applications
- Coarse Particle Retention - Removes large particulates, protecting downstream fine filters from premature fouling and extending overall filtration system lifetime
- Selective Chemical Compatibility - Works effectively with aqueous solutions and alcohols while avoiding esters for stable operation in compatible solvent systems
- 60°C Thermal Stability - Maintains structural integrity throughout moderate temperature processing conditions, supporting diverse analytical applications
Key Construction Characteristics
- 100 µL Optimized Holdup Volume - Minimizes sample loss through controlled dead volume design, maximizing recovery in standard analytical workflows
- Polypropylene Housing with 60°C Rating - Provides the chemical resistance and thermal stability you need for dependable laboratory operations
- Dual Luer-Lok/Luer Slip Connection - Offers attachment flexibility that works seamlessly with virtually any syringe type in your laboratory equipment setup
- 4.08 cm² Filtration Area - Delivers exceptional 250 ml flow rate supporting high-throughput processing without compromising prefiltration performance
When your prefiltration workflows demand exceptional flow rates without straining operational budgets, polypropylene technology delivers proven protection. The 10.0 µm membrane captures coarse particulates while 250 ml flow rate accelerates processing. Your laboratory maintains equipment protection with validated particle retention, broad compatibility with aqueous and alcohol-based systems, and optimized holdup design supporting the routine processing volumes essential to protecting downstream filters.
For more information about chemical and material compatibility, please review our Chemical Compatibility Chart.
- Bubble Point (psi)
- 0.001
- Connection Type
- Luer-Lok/ Luer Slip
- Construction
- Polypropylene (PP)
- Diameter
- 25mm
- Filtration Area
- 4.08cm²
- Flow Rate
- 250ml
- Holdup Volume
- 100μL
- Incompatibility
- Esters
- Material
- Polypropylene (PP)
- Maximum Operating Pressure
- 87psi
- Maximum Operating Temperature (°C)
- 60°C
- Membrane Thickness (µm)
- 140-260μm
- Pack Count
- 100
- Pore Size (µm)
- 10
- Prefilter (Yes/No)
- No
- Sterility
- Nonsterile
- Sterilization
- Autoclave 121°C for 30min/ gamma 25kGy
- Volume Throughput (ml)
- 50ml
- Weight
- 0.52
- Wetability
- Hydrophobic
- Viscous Sample Prefiltration - Removes large particulates from thick solutions, protecting fine filters and extending operational lifetime
- Environmental Sample Preparation - Processes water samples, removing gross debris before fine filtration for contaminant analysis
- Cell Culture Clarification - Removes large debris from cell suspensions before sterile filtration in biopharmaceutical workflows
- Industrial Process Monitoring - Processes production samples for routine quality control and manufacturing specification testing
- Polymer Solution Processing - Removes undissolved material from viscous polymers, protecting analytical equipment from fouling
- Aqueous Sample Protection - Prefilters particulate-laden solutions, extending downstream filter lifetime and reducing replacement costs