Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) Syringe Filters - SF18240
Featuring hydrophobic PTFE membrane technology with 1.0µm pore size in pre-sterilized packaging for reliable particle removal and sample clarification in aggressive solvent systems. Standard 25mm diameter filters deliver efficient 70ml flow rates while maintaining consistent retention of fine particulates and suspended matter. Polypropylene housing construction ensures robust performance at pressures up to 87psi across diverse sterile applications.
Key Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) Membrane Characteristics
- Hydrophobic membrane design effectively filters organic solvents, acids, and bases without chemical interaction
- Precision 1.0µm pore size removes fine particles, suspended solids, and microbial contaminants from samples
- Pre-sterilized by gamma irradiation ensures contamination-free filtration for critical aseptic applications
- Exceptional chemical resistance from strong carbon-fluorine bonds maintains stability in caustic environments
- Membrane thickness of 80-140µm balances optimal flow rates with superior particle retention capabilities
Key Construction Characteristics
- Polypropylene housing provides broad chemical compatibility with aggressive solvents and reagents
- Standard 25mm diameter offers 4.08cm² filtration area for efficient processing of routine sample volumes
- Holdup volume of 100µl minimizes sample loss while maintaining practical handling characteristics
- Luer-Lok/Luer Slip dual connection system ensures secure attachment to all standard syringe types
SF18240 filters optimize your sterile sample preparation with a 70ml flow rate that balances throughput with exceptional particle retention. Pre-sterilized packaging eliminates preparation steps while your samples maintain complete sterility at operating temperatures up to 60°C. Bubble point verification at 4.35psi using absolute ethyl alcohol confirms consistent membrane pore structure for reproducible sterile filtration results.
For more information about chemical and material compatibility, please review our Chemical Compatibility Chart.
- Bubble Point (psi)
- 4.35(absolute ethyl alcohol )
- Connection Type
- Luer-Lok/ Luer Slip
- Construction
- PP
- Diameter
- 25mm
- Filtration Area
- 4.08cm²
- Flow Rate
- 70ml
- Holdup Volume
- 100μL
- Incompatibility
- Aqueous samples without rewetting
- 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
- Sterility
- Sterile
- Sterilization
- Autoclave: 121°C for 30 minutes/ Gamma: 5kg, for 8 hours
- Volume Throughput (ml)
- 100ml
- Wetability
- Hydrophobic
- Sterile Sample Clarification - Removes fine particles from organic solvents, protecting analytical equipment aseptically
- HPLC Sample Preparation - Eliminates sub-2µm particles from sterile samples, preventing column blockage and degradation
- Cell Culture Media Filtration - Clarifies sterile serum-containing media, removing protein aggregates and cellular debris
- Environmental Extract Processing - Clarifies sterile organic extracts from soil and water for pesticide analysis
- Pharmaceutical Prefiltration - Prepares sterile drug solutions for final filtration, removing larger bioburden particles
- Analytical Method Development - Processes sterile samples for method validation, maintaining complete contamination control