Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) Syringe Filters - SPEC18161
Featuring innovative 0.45µm hydrophilic-treated polytetrafluoroethylene membrane technology optimized for aqueous clarification applications requiring direct sample processing and superior chemical resistance. Exceptional specialty membrane treatment eliminates traditional PTFE pre-wetting requirements while maintaining outstanding chemical compatibility essential for diverse laboratory environments. ISO9001-certified manufacturing with compact 20mm diameter construction and robust ABS housing provides efficient clarification capacity for processing smaller sample volumes throughout demanding pharmaceutical and research laboratory applications.
Key Polytetrafluoroethylene Membrane Characteristics
- Specialized hydrophilic treatment eliminates pre-wetting procedures, enabling immediate processing of aqueous biological samples, pharmaceutical solutions, and mixed media systems
- Exceptional chemical inertness maintains stability when exposed to diverse laboratory chemicals while providing compatibility with both organic solvents and aqueous solutions
- Strategic 0.45µm pore configuration provides effective particle removal and sample clarification while maintaining rapid flow rates through aqueous biological matrices
- Extremely low protein binding preserves biomolecule integrity and prevents adsorptive losses during clarification of sensitive pharmaceutical and biological preparations
- Outstanding mechanical durability withstands high differential pressures without compromising clarification performance or membrane reliability under challenging processing conditions
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 clarification workflows
- Threaded double luer lock design creates secure connections and prevents leakage during the processing of diverse aqueous samples and analytical protocols
- Safety margin provided by 116psi burst pressure ensures reliable operation under demanding applications involving elevated differential pressures
Engineered to meet your laboratory's aqueous clarification requirements, these precision filters provide reliable particle removal while eliminating pre-wetting complications associated with traditional PTFE membranes. Advanced hydrophilic-treated polytetrafluoroethylene technology manufactured according to ISO9001 standards ensures consistent clarification results with superior chemical compatibility, supporting your analytical objectives with operational convenience and dependable filtration performance throughout diverse aqueous sample processing workflows.
For more information about chemical and material compatibility, please review our Chemical Compatibility Chart.
- Bubble Point (psi)
- 7.25psi
- 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)
- 0.45
- Sterility
- Nonsterile
- Wetability
- Hydrophilic
- Aqueous Sample Clarification - Removes particles from biological solutions and pharmaceutical preparations without requiring PTFE pre-wetting procedures
- Pharmaceutical Analysis - Clarifies drug formulations and aqueous intermediates before analytical testing and characterization procedures
- Cell Culture Processing - Filters harvested media, removing cellular debris while preserving essential nutrients and bioactive compounds
- HPLC Sample Preparation - Processes aqueous mobile phases and biological samples, eliminating contaminants that cause analytical interference
- Research Applications - Facilitates routine aqueous sample clarification in biotechnology laboratories processing diverse biological specimens
- Quality Control Testing - Ensures sample clarity and removes visible particles from aqueous manufacturing samples and preparations