Tisch
PTFE Hydrophilic Syringe Filters, 5.0um, 20mm, Thrd Dbl Luer Lock, ABS Housing, Nonsterile, 100/Pk SKU: SPEC18163

Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) Syringe Filters - SPEC18163

Featuring cutting-edge 5.0µm hydrophilic-treated polytetrafluoroethylene membrane technology optimized for aqueous coarse filtration 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. Compact 20mm diameter construction with robust ABS housing provides efficient coarse filtration 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
• 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
• Outstanding mechanical durability withstands high differential pressures without compromising coarse filtration performance or membrane reliability under challenging 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 coarse particle removal 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 coarse filtration requirements, these precision 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 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.

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)

5

Sterility

Nonsterile

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
• 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
• Pharmaceutical Analysis - Clarifies drug formulations and aqueous intermediates before analytical testing and characterization procedures