Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) Syringe Filters - SF18053
Featuring hydrophilic PTFE membrane technology at 1.0μm pore size, engineered for high-throughput clarification applications where rapid processing and chemical compatibility are essential. Advanced surface modification eliminates pre-wetting protocols while maintaining the superior chemical resistance characteristics inherent to fluoropolymer chemistry. Analytical sample preparation, environmental monitoring, and industrial process control applications demand efficient particulate removal without compromising sample integrity or introducing extractables that interfere with downstream analysis. Construction specifications include 25mm diameter platform with 4.08cm² filtration area, polypropylene housing rated to 60°C, and integrated prefilter protection delivering 70ml flow rate capabilities with 100μL holdup volume optimization.
Key PTFE Membrane Characteristics
- 1.0μm Clarification Performance - Removes larger particulates and debris while allowing passage of smaller particles and dissolved components
- Hydrophilic Surface Engineering - Modified fluoropolymer eliminates alcohol pre-wetting requirements for immediate aqueous sample processing
- Superior Chemical Compatibility - Stable operation with aggressive solvents while maintaining documented incompatibilities with bases, esters, ethers, and ketones
- Low Extractables Profile - Maintains concentration integrity and reduces interference in analytical measurements and sensitive assays
- 4.35psi Bubble Point Validation - Ensures consistent pore structure and filtration performance across manufacturing lots
Key Construction Characteristics
- v100μL Holdup Volume - Maximizes recovery of valuable samples through optimized dead volume design for analytical applications
- 25mm High-Capacity Platform - 4.08cm² effective area enables processing of medium to large sample volumes up to 50ml efficiently
- Dual Connection Interface - Universal Luer-Lok/Luer Slip compatibility provides seamless integration with laboratory syringe systems
- Polypropylene Prefilter Integration - Protects the primary membrane from particulate overloading while extending operational lifetime
Designed for your demanding clarification requirements, this hydrophilic PTFE system delivers structural integrity through 87psi burst pressure margins while providing rapid throughput at 70ml flow rates. Your laboratory operations benefit from immediate sample processing without pre-conditioning steps, while the robust prefilter design ensures consistent performance across extended filtration campaigns and challenging sample matrices.
For more information about chemical and material compatibility, please review our Chemical Compatibility Chart.
- Bubble Point (psi)
- 4.35psi
- Burst Pressure (psi)
- 87psi.
- Connection Type
- Luer-Lok/ Luer Slip
- Construction
- PP
- Diameter
- 25mm
- Filtration Area
- 4.08cm²
- Flow Rate
- 70ml
- Holdup Volume
- 100μL
- Incompatibility
- Bases, esters, ethers, ketones
- Material
- Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)
- Maximum Operating Pressure
- 87psi
- Maximum Operating Temperature (°C)
- 60°C
- Membrane Thickness (µm)
- 80-140μm
- Pack Count
- 100
- Pore Size (µm)
- 1
- Prefilter (Yes/No)
- Yes
- Prefilter Material
- PP
- Sterility
- NonSterile
- Sterilization
- Autoclave 121°C for 30min/ Gamma 25kGy
- Volume Throughput (ml)
- 50ml
- Wetability
- Hydrophilic
- HPLC Sample Preparation - Removes interfering particles from analytical samples while preserving analyte integrity and concentration
- Environmental Water Analysis - Clarifies turbid water samples for trace metal and organic contaminant analysis in environmental monitoring
- Industrial Process Monitoring - Filters process streams to remove suspended solids before analytical measurement and quality control testing
- Biological Sample Clarification - Pre-filters cell lysates and tissue homogenates to remove large debris before downstream processing
- Paint and Coating Analysis - Clarifies viscous formulations for particle size analysis and quality control testing in manufacturing
- Food and Beverage Testing - Removes particulate matter from liquid samples before microbiological and chemical analysis procedures