Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) Syringe Filters - SF18241
When you need to remove bacteria from aggressive solvents and corrosive reagents, you need both sterile-grade filtration and broad chemical resistance. 0.22µm PTFE filters handle everything from strong acids to halogenated organics while removing bacteria from non-aqueous solutions. The 17mm diameter with 1.65cm² filtration area balances throughput with low sample retention (20µL holdup volume), and pre-sterilized packaging means contamination-free handling. Polypropylene housing withstands pressures up to 87psi across demanding chemical applications.
Key Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) Membrane Characteristics
- Hydrophobic membrane design provides sterile filtration of organic solvents, acids, and bases without degradation
- Sterile-grade 0.22µm pore size ensures complete removal of bacteria and microorganisms for aseptic processing
- Pre-sterilized by gamma irradiation eliminates preparation steps for critical contamination-free applications
- Broad chemical resistance from strong carbon-fluorine bonds withstands aggressive solvents and reagents
- Membrane thickness of 80-140µm optimizes retention efficiency while maintaining adequate flow characteristics
Key Construction Characteristics
- Polypropylene housing provides broad chemical compatibility with organic and inorganic solvents
- 17mm diameter with 1.65cm² filtration area for medium-volume sample processing
- Low holdup volume of 20µl minimizes sample loss while maintaining practical handling characteristics
- Luer-Lok/Luer Slip dual connection system ensures secure attachment to various syringe sizes
Pre-sterilized packaging means you can start filtering immediately without autoclaving preparation, saving time when processing multiple samples. The 20µL holdup volume maximizes sample recovery - important for expensive reagents or limited-volume specimens. Process samples at temperatures up to 60°C without membrane degradation, and the 17.4psi bubble point confirms consistent pore structure for reproducible bacterial retention in your sterile filtration protocols.
For more information about chemical and material compatibility, please review our Chemical Compatibility Chart.
- Bubble Point (psi)
- 17.4(absolute ethyl alcohol )
- Burst Pressure (psi)
- 87psi.
- Connection Type
- Luer-Lok/Luer Slip
- Construction
- PP
- Diameter
- 17mm
- Filtration Area
- 1.65cm²
- Flow Rate
- 10ml
- Holdup Volume
- 20μL
- 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)
- 0.22
- Sterility
- Sterile
- Volume Throughput (ml)
- 20ml
- Weight
- 0.70
- Wetability
- Hydrophobic
- Sterile Filtration Applications - Removes bacteria and microorganisms from heat-sensitive pharmaceutical solutions and biological reagents
- Aggressive Solvent Sterilization - Sterilizes strong acids, bases, and halogenated solvents requiring absolute chemical resistance
- HPLC Mobile Phase Preparation - Sterilizes organic mobile phases to protect chromatography columns from microbial fouling and clogging
- Cell Culture Media Sterilization - Sterilizes heat-sensitive growth factors and supplements incompatible with autoclave temperatures
- Pharmaceutical Manufacturing - Produces sterile drug solutions meeting USP requirements for non-aqueous formulation development
- Environmental Sample Processing - Removes microbial contamination from organic solvent extracts before instrumental trace analysis.