Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) Syringe Filters - SPEC18162
Engineered with advanced 1.0µm hydrophilic-treated polytetrafluoroethylene membrane technology specifically designed for fine particle filtration use cases requiring direct aqueous processing combined with superior chemical resistance. Specialized membrane processing eliminates traditional PTFE pre-wetting requirements while delivering reliable fine filtration essential for diverse analytical and research applications. Quality-controlled manufacturing utilizing compact 20mm diameter construction with robust ABS housing ensures dependable particle removal throughout demanding pharmaceutical and biotechnology laboratory processing environments.
Key Polytetrafluoroethylene Membrane Characteristics
- Specialized hydrophilic treatment eliminates pre-wetting procedures, enabling immediate processing of aqueous biological samples, pharmaceutical solutions, and mixed media systems
- Outstanding chemical resistance maintains stability across diverse laboratory environments while providing compatibility with both aggressive solvents and aqueous solutions
- Precise 1.0µm pore architecture efficiently removes fine particles and aggregates while maintaining steady flow rates for fine filtration of challenging sample matrices
- Extremely low protein binding maintains sample integrity and prevents adsorptive losses during the filtration of sensitive biological and pharmaceutical preparations
- Superior mechanical properties withstand high differential pressures without compromising fine filtration performance or membrane reliability under demanding 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 reduces time by providing adequate membrane surface for fine particle removal workflows
- Threaded double luer lock design creates secure connections and prevents leakage during the processing of diverse sample types and analytical protocols
- Quality assurance through 116psi burst pressure specification ensures dependable performance under demanding laboratory conditions and elevated pressures
Built to exceed your laboratory's fine filtration requirements, these precision filters combine the chemical resistance advantages of PTFE with hydrophilic processing convenience for demanding applications. Advanced membrane technology eliminates pre-wetting complications while maintaining reliable fine filtration performance, supporting your analytical objectives with superior chemical compatibility and operational simplicity throughout diverse aqueous sample processing workflows.
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
- Hydrophilic
- Fine Particle Removal - Eliminates aggregates from aqueous solutions and biological extracts without requiring PTFE pre-wetting procedures
- Aqueous Sample Processing - Filters biological samples and pharmaceutical preparations while maintaining chemical compatibility and sample integrity
- Pharmaceutical Analysis - Removes fine contaminants from drug formulations and active ingredients before analytical testing and characterization
- Cell Culture Applications - Clarifies harvested media and removes cellular debris while preserving essential nutrients and bioactive compounds
- Research Sample Preparation - Facilitates routine fine filtration in biotechnology laboratories processing diverse aqueous biological specimens
- Quality Control Testing - Ensures sample clarity and removes interfering particles from manufacturing samples and research preparations