Polyvinylidene Fluoride (PVDF) Syringe Filters - SF18228
Pharmaceutical laboratories processing small-volume aqueous biological samples often struggle with time-consuming pre-wetting steps. Hydrophilic PVDF syringe filters with a 0.22 µm pore size eliminate this delay through naturally wettable membrane chemistry. Researchers achieve immediate filtration of cell culture media and buffers without introducing potential alcohol contaminants. The compact 13mm diameter housing minimizes sample loss with a low 10 µL holdup volume. Validated bacterial retention ensures sterility for critical workflows involving expensive protein formulations. Gamma-sterilized packaging allows for instant deployment in aseptic environments requiring strict bioburden control.
Key Hydrophilic PVDF Membrane Characteristics
- Naturally wettable hydrophilic surface eliminates methanol or isopropanol pre-wetting steps, enabling immediate aqueous sample filtration
- 0.22 µm pore size provides sterile-grade filtration with validated bacterial retention, ensuring microbial elimination for pharmaceutical manufacturing
- Low protein binding characteristics maintain the concentration of therapeutic proteins and biomolecules during sterilization, minimizing product loss
- Chemical compatibility resists degradation from biological buffers and aqueous solutions while maintaining stable operation across formulation workflows
- Sterile packaging eliminates initial contamination risks for aseptic transfer procedures, supporting GMP compliance requirements
Key Construction Characteristics
- 10 µL holdup volume optimizes yield by reducing sample retention within the housing preserving valuable pharmaceutical formulations
- Polypropylene housing delivers structural integrity to 87 psi maximum operating pressure with thermal stability to 60°C
- Dual Luer-Lok and Luer-Slip connections accommodate standard syringes without adapters streamlining aseptic transfer procedures
- Integrated polypropylene prefilter with sterile packaging extends membrane lifetime while eliminating contamination risks for sensitive processing
Enhance your sterile filtration workflows with a solution designed for maximum protein recovery and ease of use. You can process limited-volume aqueous samples quickly without the hassle of membrane priming. The low-binding surface chemistry preserves the concentration of sensitive therapeutic proteins during sterilization. Secure Luer-Lok connections prevent costly leaks when filtering valuable biological compounds. Rely on the validated sterility to maintain aseptic conditions throughout your critical research and manufacturing processes. Consistent performance ensures that your data remains accurate and reproducible across every batch.
For more information about chemical and material compatibility, please review our Chemical Compatibility Chart.
- Bubble Point (psi)
- 43.51psi
- Connection Type
- Luer-Lok/Luer Slip
- Diameter
- 13mm
- Filtration Area
- 1.09cm²
- Flow Rate
- 5ml
- Holdup Volume
- 10μL
- Material
- Polyvinylidene Fluoride (PVDF)
- Maximum Operating Pressure
- 87psi
- Maximum Operating Temperature (°C)
- 60°C
- Membrane Thickness (µm)
- 100-130μm
- Pack Count
- 100
- Pore Size (µm)
- 0.22
- Prefilter (Yes/No)
- Yes
- Prefilter Material
- PP
- Sterility
- Sterile
- Volume Throughput (ml)
- 10ml
- Weight
- 0.40
- Wetability
- Hydrophilic
- Cell Culture Media Sterilization - Remove bacteria from aqueous culture media and supplements to maintain sterility in bioprocessing applications
- Biological Buffer Sterilization - Sterilize phosphate buffers and saline solutions for pharmaceutical manufacturing and sensitive research needs
- Therapeutic Protein Filtration - Filter small-volume aqueous protein solutions while maintaining biological activity and critical concentration
- Vaccine Sample Processing - Sterilize aqueous vaccine formulations and biological samples for critical pharmaceutical quality control testing
- Water Quality Testing - Provides sterile aqueous samples for microbiological analysis and environmental monitoring in regulatory compliance programs
- Tissue Culture Supplement Filtration - Sterilize growth factors and serum additives for cell culture applications requiring strict sterile processing