Polypropylene (PP) Syringe Filters - SF18217
Featuring economical 0.45µm polypropylene membrane technology with gamma-sterilized construction, these filters combine 25mm platform design and 4.08cm² filtration area for efficient clarification of particulate-laden samples requiring contamination control. Hydrophobic membrane characteristics accommodate diverse solvent systems after appropriate pre-wetting procedures. Superior 35ml flow rate with validated 7.40psi bubble point supports rapid processing of biological and pharmaceutical samples where particulate removal maintains analytical precision without sterile-grade bacterial retention requirements.
Key Polypropylene Membrane Characteristics
- Clarification-optimized 0.45µm pore structure efficiently removes particulates and cellular debris from complex samples while maintaining rapid throughput for high-volume processing workflows
- Ready-to-use gamma-sterilized design provides contamination control without bacterial retention claims, supporting pharmaceutical workflows requiring sterile particulate removal
- Economical polypropylene platform delivers cost-effective clarification alternative for routine laboratory operations while maintaining dependable performance across compatible chemical environments
- Hydrophobic membrane architecture enables organic solvent and non-aqueous solution filtration after compatible solvent pre-wetting establishes continuous flow pathways
- Selective compatibility spectrum resists acids, bases, and aqueous solutions following proper pre-wetting, while being incompatible with esters that compromise membrane integrity
Key Construction Characteristics
- Optimized 100µL holdup volume minimizes loss during 10-100ml sample processing, where recovery efficiency directly impacts both analytical outcomes and operational economics
- Thermally stable polypropylene housing operates reliably up to 60°C maximum temperature, accommodating ambient and moderately elevated processing conditions
- Versatile Luer-Lok/Luer Slip connectivity provides compatibility with standard laboratory syringes, eliminating adapter requirements and streamlining workflow integration
- Generous 4.08cm² filtration area enables exceptional 35ml flow rate at 87psi maximum operating pressure for demanding clarification applications
Engineered to overcome your clarification challenges with economical sterile construction, polypropylene membrane technology achieves rapid processing. Validated 7.40psi bubble point maintains structural integrity throughout demanding applications. Moderate holdup design combined with exceptional flow characteristics delivers workflow efficiency across diverse pharmaceutical and biological workflows requiring dependable particulate removal performance.
For more information about chemical and material compatibility, please review our Chemical Compatibility Chart.
- Bubble Point (psi)
- 7.40psi
- Connection Type
- Luer-Lok/ Luer Slip
- Construction
- Polypropylene (PP)
- Diameter
- 25mm
- Filtration Area
- 4.08cm²
- Flow Rate
- 35ml
- Holdup Volume
- 100μL
- Material
- Polypropylene (PP)
- Maximum Operating Pressure
- 87psi
- Maximum Operating Temperature (°C)
- 60°C
- Membrane Thickness (µm)
- 140-260μm
- Pack Count
- 100
- Pore Size (µm)
- 0.45
- Prefilter (Yes/No)
- No
- Sterility
- Sterile
- Volume Throughput (ml)
- 50ml
- Weight
- 0.88
- Wetability
- Hydrophobic
- HPLC Sample Preparation - Removes particulates from analytical samples, while gamma-sterilized construction maintains sample integrity
- Biological Sample Clarification - Filters proteins and sera to eliminate cellular debris before downstream analytical procedures
- Organic Solvent Filtration - Hydrophobic compatibility processes, chromatography phases, and reagents following appropriate pre-wetting
- Pharmaceutical Quality Control - Clarifies drug formulations requiring sterile particulate removal without bacterial filtration specifications
- Viscous Sample Processing - Rapid flow handles challenging biological matrices with minimal pressure requirements and processing time
- Analytical Instrument Protection - Guards sensitive detectors from particulate contamination in laboratory testing and quality assurance workflows