Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) Syringe Filters - GD17036
Featuring hydrophobic PTFE membrane technology with integrated GD-4 glass fiber prefiltration for superior chemical resistance in aggressive solvent applications. A 0.45µm pore configuration delivers reliable clarification while maintaining complete chemical inertness across organic solvents, acids, and bases. Tisch Scientific engineers combine ultra-resistant PTFE membranes with polypropylene housing to provide unmatched compatibility for pharmaceutical, analytical, and industrial filtration challenges.
Key Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) Membrane Characteristics
- Hydrophobic membrane requires alcohol pre-wetting for aqueous solution filtration
- Universal chemical resistance handles all organic solvents, concentrated acids, and strong bases
- Exceptional thermal stability maintains performance at 60°C continuous operation
- 0.45µm pore size provides efficient clarification and coarse particulate removal
- Autoclavable construction allows sterilization at 121°C for validated protocols
Key Construction Characteristics
- GD-4 glass fiber prefilter captures larger particulates, extending primary membrane life
- Dual Luer-Lok/Luer Slip design ensures universal compatibility with standard syringes
- Polypropylene housing withstands 87psi burst pressure for secure high-pressure filtration
- 100µl holdup volume minimizes loss of precious reagents and limited sample volumes
GD17036 syringe filters achieve exceptional 35ml/min flow rates through a 4.08cm² active filtration area, accelerating your sample processing even with viscous organic solvents. Glass fiber prefiltration technology significantly extends membrane service life to deliver 100ml throughput capacity, maximizing your cost-effectiveness when filtering challenging matrices. Autoclave compatibility at 121°C transforms nonsterile units into validated sterile filters, providing flexibility for your applications requiring both chemical resistance and certified sterility assurance.
For more information about chemical and material compatibility, please review our Chemical Compatibility Chart.
- Bubble Point (psi)
- 7.25(absolute ethyl alcohol )
- Burst Pressure (psi)
- 87psi.
- Connection Type
- Luer-Lok/ Luer Slip
- Construction
- PP
- Diameter
- 25mm
- Filtration Area
- 4.08cm²
- Flow Rate
- 35ml
- Holdup Volume
- 100μL
- Material
- Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)
- Maximum Operating Pressure
- 87psi
- Maximum Operating Temperature (°C)
- 60°C
- Membrane Thickness (µm)
- 80-140μm
- Pack Count
- 100
- Pore Size (µm)
- 0.45
- Sterility
- NonSterile
- Sterilization
- Autoclave 121°C for 30min/ Gamma 25kGy
- Volume Throughput (ml)
- 100ml
- Wetability
- Hydrophobic
- Aggressive solvents - Filtration of THF, DMF, DMSO, chloroform, acetonitrile without degradation
- HPLC sample prep - Clarification of samples in organic solvents, protecting column performance
- Strong acid filtration - Safe handling of concentrated HCl, H2SO4, HNO3, maintaining membrane integrity
- Protein precipitation - Clarification after organic solvent or acid precipitation protocols
- Air and gas venting - Hydrophobic properties allow gas passage while blocking liquid intrusion
- Pharmaceutical testing - Sample preparation for dissolution testing in aggressive media conditions