Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) Syringe Filters - SPEC18159
Meeting critical pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry requirements for contamination-free coarse filtration, these specialized 5.0µm hydrophilic-treated polytetrafluoroethylene filters demonstrate exceptional capability in removing large particles from aqueous solutions while maintaining sterile device integrity. Innovative gamma-sterilized design engineered for direct aqueous processing eliminates traditional PTFE pre-wetting complications while delivering superior chemical resistance essential for diverse laboratory applications. Precision-manufactured 25mm diameter construction with contamination-free packaging ensures reliable coarse filtration performance throughout demanding research and manufacturing processing environments.
Key Polytetrafluoroethylene Membrane Characteristics
- Specialized hydrophilic treatment eliminates pre-wetting requirements, enabling immediate processing of aqueous biological samples, pharmaceutical solutions, and mixed media systems
- Outstanding chemical inertness maintains stability when exposed to diverse laboratory chemicals while providing compatibility with both organic solvents and aqueous solutions
- Large 5.0µm pore openings efficiently capture coarse particles and debris while maintaining rapid flow rates for high-throughput processing of aqueous samples
- Extremely low protein binding preserves sample composition and prevents fouling during processing of complex biological and pharmaceutical formulations
- Superior mechanical durability withstands high differential pressures without compromising coarse filtration performance or membrane reliability under challenging conditions
Key Construction Characteristics
- Lightweight polypropylene housing construction delivers comprehensive chemical compatibility and maintains dimensional stability across temperature ranges up to 80°C
- Standard 25mm diameter with expansive 4.9cm² filtration area optimizes yield by providing maximum membrane surface for coarse filtration applications
- Double luer lock interface ensures secure connections and prevents leakage during processing of diverse aqueous samples and analytical protocols
- Structural integrity provided by a 116psi burst pressure rating ensures reliable operation under demanding laboratory conditions and elevated pressures
Designed to advance your laboratory's coarse filtration capabilities, these gamma-sterilized filters provide reliable particle removal while eliminating pre-wetting complications associated with traditional PTFE membranes. Advanced hydrophilic-treated polytetrafluoroethylene technology ensures consistent coarse filtration results with contamination-free processing integrity, supporting your manufacturing objectives with superior chemical compatibility and operational convenience throughout demanding aqueous sample processing workflows.
For more information about chemical and material compatibility, please review our Chemical Compatibility Chart.
- 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)
- 5
- Sterility
- Sterile
- Wetability
- Hydrophilic
- Aqueous Coarse Filtration - Removes large particles from biological solutions and pharmaceutical preparations without requiring PTFE pre-wetting procedures
- Prefiltration Systems - Protects downstream fine filtration equipment and analytical instruments from fouling and contamination damage
- Cell Culture Processing - Filters harvested media, removing gross contamination while preserving essential nutrients and bioactive compounds
- Pharmaceutical Manufacturing - Provides contamination-free coarse filtration of drug formulations and intermediates in sterile processing environments
- Research Sample Preparation - Facilitates routine coarse filtration in biotechnology laboratories processing diverse aqueous biological specimens
- Quality Control Applications - Ensures sample clarity and removes visible particles from aqueous manufacturing samples and preparations