Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) Syringe Filters - SPEC18144
Featuring innovative 1.0µm polytetrafluoroethylene membrane technology optimized for fine particle filtration applications requiring exceptional chemical resistance and precise contaminant removal performance. Superior hydrophobic membrane properties deliver reliable fine filtration results while withstanding exposure to aggressive organic solvents, acids, and chemical media that compromise alternative membrane materials. Compact 20mm diameter construction with robust ABS housing provides efficient filtration capacity for processing smaller sample volumes throughout demanding pharmaceutical and analytical laboratory applications.
Key Polytetrafluoroethylene Membrane Characteristics
- Hydrophobic membrane surface requires pre-wetting with compatible organic solvents before processing aqueous solutions, ensuring optimal flow characteristics and fine filtration performance
- Exceptional chemical inertness maintains membrane integrity when exposed to harsh laboratory chemicals, including concentrated acids, strong bases, and reactive organic compounds
- Precise 1.0µm pore structure efficiently removes fine particles and aggregates while maintaining steady flow rates through challenging chemical matrices
- Extremely low protein binding characteristics preserve sample composition and prevent adsorptive losses during the filtration of pharmaceutical and biological compounds
- Outstanding thermal stability enables processing at elevated temperatures up to 80°C and accommodates sterilization protocols when required for laboratory applications
Key Construction Characteristics
- Robust ABS housing construction provides exceptional chemical resistance and maintains structural integrity across demanding laboratory processing conditions
- Compact 20mm diameter with specialized 3.1cm² filtration area accelerates processing by providing adequate membrane surface for efficient fine particle removal
- Threaded double luer lock design creates secure connections and prevents leakage during high-pressure processing of organic solvents and chemical solutions
- Safety margin provided by 116psi burst pressure ensures reliable operation under demanding applications involving elevated differential pressures
Engineered to meet your precise fine filtration requirements, these compact filters provide dependable particle removal performance while maintaining chemical resistance under challenging laboratory conditions. Advanced polytetrafluoroethylene membrane technology ensures consistent fine filtration results and reliable operation, supporting your analytical workflows with superior chemical compatibility and efficient sample processing capabilities.
For more information about chemical and material compatibility, please review our Chemical Compatibility Chart.
- Bubble Point (psi)
- 4.35psi
- Burst Pressure (psi)
- 116psi
- Connection Type
- Double Luer Lock
- Construction
- Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS)
- Diameter
- 20mm
- Filtration Area
- 3.1cm²
- Material
- Polytetraflouroethylene (PTFE)
- Maximum Operating Pressure
- 72.5psi
- Maximum Operating Temperature (°C)
- 80℃
- Pack Count
- 100
- Pore Size (µm)
- 1
- Sterility
- Nonsterile
- Wetability
- Hydrophobic
- Fine Particle Removal - Eliminates aggregates and precipitates from organic solutions before analytical testing and instrumental characterization
- Chemical Synthesis Cleanup - Clarifies reaction products and pharmaceutical intermediates, removing fine contaminants during purification processes
- HPLC Sample Preparation - Protects chromatography systems by removing fine particles that cause analytical interference and column damage
- Organic Solvent Processing - Filters aggressive chemicals and laboratory reagents while maintaining membrane integrity and performance reliability
- Pharmaceutical Analysis - Prepares drug formulations and active ingredients for testing by removing interfering particulate matter and contaminants
- Research Applications - Facilitates routine fine filtration in chemical laboratories processing diverse organic compounds and reaction products