Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) Syringe Filters - SF18247
Featuring hydrophobic PTFE membrane technology with 1.0µm pore size in pre-sterilized packaging for precise filtration of microscale samples in aggressive solvent systems. Ultra-compact 4mm diameter filters minimize sample loss with just 1µl holdup volume while ensuring effective removal of fine particulates. Polypropylene housing construction maintains chemical compatibility at pressures up to 87psi for reliable sterile microscale 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 optimizes retention efficiency while maintaining flow for ultra-small volumes
Key Construction Characteristics
- Polypropylene housing ensures broad chemical compatibility with organic and inorganic solvents
- Microscale 4mm diameter with 0.125cm² filtration area, ideal for ultra-low volume sterile applications
- Industry-leading 1µl holdup volume maximizes recovery of expensive or irreplaceable samples
- Luer-Lok/Luer Slip dual connection compatibility works with precision syringes and microvolume systems
SF18247 filters excel in your most precious sterile sample applications with an industry-leading 1µl holdup volume that virtually eliminates sample loss. Flow rate of 2ml accommodates careful, controlled filtration while the pre-sterilized packaging ensures complete aseptic processing. Bubble point verification at 4.35psi using absolute ethyl alcohol confirms membrane integrity for your critical sterile fine particulate removal requirements.
For more information about chemical and material compatibility, please review our Chemical Compatibility Chart.
- Bubble Point (psi)
- 4.35(absolute ethyl alcohol )
- Burst Pressure (psi)
- 87psi.
- Connection Type
- Luer-Lok/ Luer Slip
- Construction
- PP
- Diameter
- 4mm
- Filtration Area
- 0.125cm²
- Flow Rate
- 2ml
- Holdup Volume
- 1μL
- 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)
- 1ml
- Wetability
- Hydrophobic
- Sterile Microscale Clarification - Removes fine particles from microliters of precious sterile reagents and standards
- Sterile NMR Sample Prep - Clarifies deuterated solvents and expensive labeled compounds under aseptic conditions
- High-Value API Processing - Filters costly pharmaceutical ingredients, maintaining sterility with minimal material loss
- Sterile Mass Spectrometry Prep- Eliminates particulates from LC-MS samples, preventing contamination and degradation
- Protein Crystal Solutions - Clarifies sterile crystallization buffers and protein solutions for structural biology
- Cell Culture Reagent Filtration - Prepares sterile, limited-volume growth factors and expensive culture supplements