Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) Syringe Filters - SPEC18137
Engineered with precision 0.22µm polytetrafluoroethylene membrane technology specifically designed for critical sterile filtration use cases demanding uncompromising bacterial elimination and superior chemical compatibility. Advanced technical specifications deliver absolute microbial retention while withstanding exposure to harsh pharmaceutical solvents and aggressive chemical environments that degrade alternative membrane materials. Premium gamma-sterilized construction utilizing quality-controlled manufacturing processes ensures reliable sterile processing throughout pharmaceutical production and analytical laboratory applications.
Key Polytetrafluoroethylene Membrane Characteristics
- Hydrophobic surface characteristics require pre-conditioning with appropriate organic solvents before aqueous sample processing, ensuring optimal wetting and flow performance
- Exceptional chemical stability resists attack from corrosive laboratory chemicals, including concentrated acids, strong bases, and reactive organic solvents
- Absolute 0.22µm pore dimensions provide complete bacterial elimination while allowing efficient passage of dissolved pharmaceutical compounds and active ingredients
- Minimal protein interactions preserve biomolecular integrity and maintain accurate sample concentrations during critical sterile filtration procedures
- Enhanced mechanical properties withstand elevated pressures and prevent membrane failure during challenging sterile processing applications
Key Construction Characteristics
- Durable polypropylene housing delivers comprehensive chemical resistance and maintains stability across operational temperatures reaching 80°C maximum
- Optimized 25mm diameter featuring 4.9cm² filtration area maximizes recovery by providing ample membrane surface for sterile processing workflows
- Secure double luer lock connections create reliable seals and prevent contamination risks during sterile pharmaceutical manufacturing procedures
- Quality assurance provided through a 116psi burst pressure specification ensures dependable performance under demanding processing conditions
Built to exceed your pharmaceutical industry sterile processing requirements, these gamma-sterilized filters deliver consistent bacterial elimination while maintaining chemical resistance under demanding conditions. Advanced polytetrafluoroethylene membrane technology provides reliable microbial control and preserves sample integrity, supporting your quality objectives with dependable sterilization performance and regulatory compliance assurance.
For more information about chemical and material compatibility, please review our Chemical Compatibility Chart.
- Bubble Point (psi)
- 13psi
- Burst Pressure (psi)
- 116psi
- Connection Type
- Double Luer Lock
- Construction
- Polypropylene (PP)
- Diameter
- 25mm
- Filtration Area
- 4.9cm²
- Material
- Polytetraflouroethylene (PTFE)
- Maximum Operating Pressure
- 72.5psi
- Maximum Operating Temperature (°C)
- 80℃
- Pack Count
- 100
- Pore Size (µm)
- 0.22
- Sterility
- Sterile
- Wetability
- Hydrophobic
- Pharmaceutical Sterilization - Removes bacterial contamination from drug solutions and active ingredients while preserving chemical integrity
- Solvent-Based Sterile Processing - Eliminates microorganisms from organic pharmaceutical preparations and chemical synthesis products
- Injectable Preparation - Ensures sterility of parenteral formulations and injectable drug products meeting regulatory sterility requirements
- Chemical Manufacturing - Provides microbial control for pharmaceutical intermediates and chemical products requiring sterile processing
- Analytical Sample Sterilization - Removes bacterial contamination from test samples and reference standards for microbiological analysis
- GMP Compliance Processing - Validates sterility of manufacturing streams and process chemicals meeting pharmaceutical quality standards