Polypropylene (PP) Syringe Filters - SPEC18197
Pharmaceutical and biotechnology laboratories require aqueous sample sterilization with minimal protein binding and broad chemical compatibility across diverse applications. Hydrophilic polypropylene membrane technology at 0.22 µm pore size delivers sterile-grade filtration for biological solutions while naturally wetting with aqueous samples for immediate flow. Your sterilization workflows benefit from the 20mm diameter compact format that handles routine sample volumes efficiently while minimizing bench space requirements. The ABS housing construction provides structural integrity and chemical resistance appropriate for aqueous-based laboratory applications requiring reliable bacterial removal.
Key Membrane Characteristics
- 0.22 µm hydrophilic polypropylene membrane provides sterile-grade filtration with rapid aqueous wetting for biological sample processing
- 20mm diameter compact format delivers efficient throughput for routine sample volumes while conserving valuable laboratory space
- Hydrophilic surface treatment enables the immediate flow of aqueous solutions without pre-wetting or priming requirements
- Maximum operating pressure of 72.5 psi with 116 psi burst rating ensures safe operation during biological sample sterilization
- Temperature rating to 80°C accommodates warm solution filtration and elevated temperature processing applications
Key Construction Characteristics
- ABS housing construction provides a durable enclosure with chemical resistance suitable for aqueous laboratory applications
- Double luer lock connections on inlet and outlet secure syringes during filtration, preventing disconnection under pressure
- 20mm diameter configuration balances filtration capacity with compact footprint for manual syringe-driven operations
- Nonsterile supply format allows you to apply sterilization methods when your protocols require sterile operation
Your nonsterile filters accommodate sterilization when required for integration into laboratory protocols. The hydrophilic polypropylene membrane wets rapidly with aqueous solutions, eliminating pre-wetting steps that consume time and introduce variability in your workflows. Each filter combines low protein binding characteristics with reliable bacterial retention, delivering consistent sterilization performance for diverse biological applications while maintaining the compact 20mm format that conserves workspace in busy laboratory environments.
For more information about chemical and material compatibility, please review our Chemical Compatibility Chart.
- Bubble Point (psi)
- NA
- Burst Pressure (psi)
- 116psi
- Connection Type
- Double Luer Lock
- Construction
- Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS)
- Diameter
- 20mm
- Dimensions (W x D x H)
- 23mmx25.2mm
- Material
- Polypropylene (PP)
- Maximum Operating Pressure
- 72.5psi
- Maximum Operating Temperature (°C)
- 80℃
- Pack Count
- 100
- Pore Size (µm)
- 0.22
- Sterility
- Nonsterile
- Weight
- 0.60
- Wetability
- Hydrophilic
- Cell Culture Media - Sterilizing nutrient solutions and culture media while maintaining low protein binding for sensitive cell line applications
- Biological Sample Preparation - Removing bacteria from protein solutions, enzyme preparations, and biological buffers before analysis
- Aqueous Pharmaceutical Solutions - Sterilizing water-based drug formulations and injectable preparations in compounding operations
- Microbiological Testing Samples - Processing biological specimens for sterile culture work and microbiological analysis protocols
- Buffer and Reagent Sterilization - Preparing sterile aqueous buffers and reagent solutions for molecular biology and biochemistry applications
- Protein Purification - Sterilizing protein solutions during purification workflows while minimizing adsorptive losses of target molecules