Polypropylene (PP) Syringe Filters - SPEC18198
The 0.45 µm hydrophilic polypropylene membrane in 20mm compact format delivers rapid aqueous sample clarification with immediate wetting characteristics. Technical specifications include 72.5 psi maximum operating pressure with 116 psi burst rating and temperature capability to 80°C for diverse processing conditions. The hydrophilic surface treatment eliminates pre-wetting requirements, enabling immediate flow upon contact with aqueous solutions. ABS housing construction provides durable enclosure with chemical resistance appropriate for routine biological and analytical applications requiring particulate removal from water-based samples.
Key Membrane Characteristics
- 0.45 µm hydrophilic polypropylene membrane clarifies aqueous samples efficiently by removing particulates while allowing dissolved components to pass
- 20mm diameter compact configuration balances filtration capacity with space-saving footprint for laboratory bench operations
- Hydrophilic surface properties ensure immediate aqueous wetting without priming steps, streamlining your sample preparation workflows
- Maximum operating pressure of 72.5 psi with 116 psi burst strength, handles routine samples safely during manual filtration
- Temperature tolerance to 80°C accommodates warm solution processing and elevated temperature analytical applications
Key Construction Characteristics
- ABS housing material provides structural integrity and chemical resistance suitable for aqueous laboratory applications
- Double luer lock connections on inlet and outlet secure syringes during filtration operations, preventing disconnection under pressure
- 20mm diameter format delivers practical filtration capacity while minimizing storage space requirements in crowded laboratories
- Nonsterile configuration allows you to apply sterilization methods when your protocols require sterile operation
The hydrophilic membrane wets instantly upon contact with aqueous solutions, eliminating preparation steps that slow your workflows. Each filter combines low protein binding with reliable particulate removal, maintaining sample integrity throughout clarification processes. Your laboratory operations benefit from the compact 20mm format that conserves valuable bench space while delivering consistent clarification performance for diverse aqueous applications, from routine quality control to specialized analytical procedures.
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- 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)
- 0.45
- Sterility
- Nonsterile
- Weight
- 0.60
- Wetability
- Hydrophilic
- HPLC Sample Preparation - Removing particulates from aqueous injection samples to protect columns and maintain chromatographic performance
- Biological Sample Clarification - Processing protein solutions, enzyme preparations, and biological buffers to remove cellular debris
- Aqueous Analytical Samples - Clarifying water-based samples for spectroscopy, electrochemistry, and other analytical techniques
- Cell Culture Sampling - Removing particulates from culture media and fermentation samples before downstream analysis
- Environmental Water Testing - Processing aqueous environmental samples by removing suspended solids before instrumental analysis
- Quality Control Testing - Clarifying aqueous pharmaceutical formulations and product samples for routine analytical procedures