Polyvinylidene Fluoride (PVDF) Syringe Filters - SF18233
Featuring hydrophilic polyvinylidene fluoride membrane technology with 0.45 µm pore size, sterile packaging, and integrated polypropylene prefilter, these 33mm diameter filters deliver clarification performance for high-volume aqueous biological samples requiring particulate removal, rapid flow characteristics, and contamination-free processing across pharmaceutical manufacturing and biotechnology workflows without bacterial retention specifications. This configuration enables immediate processing of aqueous samples through naturally wettable surface chemistry that eliminates pre-treatment steps while maintaining low protein binding characteristics essential for biomolecule preservation. Meanwhile, the design with 4.9 cm² filtration area and 100 µL holdup volume maximizes recovery of valuable pharmaceutical formulations and biological materials for quality control and manufacturing applications processing volumes exceeding 100 ml.
Key Hydrophilic PVDF Membrane Characteristics
- Naturally wettable hydrophilic surface eliminates alcohol pre-wetting requirements, enabling immediate filtration of aqueous biological samples without preparatory solvent steps
- 0.45 µm pore size delivers reliable particulate removal for sample clarification in chromatography and biological assay workflows without providing sterile-grade filtration
- Low protein binding affinity preserves biomolecule concentration during analytical sample preparation, minimizing adsorption losses in pharmaceutical and biotechnology testing
- Chemical compatibility resists degradation from biological buffers and mild acids while maintaining stable operation across pharmaceutical formulation workflows
- Rapid throughput with a 39ml/ min flow rate accelerates the processing of high-volume aqueous samples, improving workflow efficiency in pharmaceutical manufacturing environments
Key Construction Characteristics
- 100 µL holdup volume optimizes yield by reducing sample retention within the housing, preserving valuable pharmaceutical formulations and biological materials
- Polypropylene housing provides structural integrity to 87 psi maximum operating pressure with thermal stability to 60°C, ensuring reliable performance across laboratory conditions
- Dual Luer-Lok and Luer-Slip connections accommodate standard laboratory syringes without adapters, streamlining workflow integration into pharmaceutical processing equipment
- Integrated polypropylene prefilter with sterile packaging extends membrane lifetime while eliminating initial contamination risks for aseptic pharmaceutical manufacturing workflows
Pharmaceutical and biotechnology laboratories processing high-volume aqueous samples require clarification technology that combines rapid throughput with minimal protein loss and sterile handling. Hydrophilic PVDF syringe filters deliver 0.45 µm clarification performance through naturally wettable membrane chemistry and efficient flow characteristics. Designed for your most demanding pharmaceutical workflows, this membrane technology provides operational excellence through immediate aqueous sample processing, large filtration area for high-volume efficiency, and sterile packaging for chromatography preparation, biological sample clarification, and quality control applications requiring reliable particulate removal without bacterial retention capabilities.
For more information about chemical and material compatibility, please review our Chemical Compatibility Chart.
- Bubble Point (psi)
- 21.8psi
- Connection Type
- Luer-Lok/ Luer Slip
- Diameter
- 33mm
- Filtration Area
- 4.9cm²
- Flow Rate
- 39ml
- Holdup Volume
- 100μL
- 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)
- 0.45
- Prefilter (Yes/No)
- Yes
- Prefilter Material
- PP
- Sterility
- Sterile
- Volume Throughput (ml)
- 110ml
- Wetability
- Hydrophilic
- HPLC Mobile Phase Preparation - Clarifies aqueous buffer systems and gradient mixtures for liquid chromatography in pharmaceutical analytical testing
- Cell Culture Media Clarification - Removes particulates from culture media and biological supplements for biotechnology research and manufacturing applications
- Biological Buffer Preparation - Filters phosphate buffers and saline solutions for pharmaceutical manufacturing and laboratory research applications
- Protein Assay Sample Preparation - Clarifies biological extracts before spectrophotometric or chromatographic protein quantification in development laboratories
- Water Quality Testing - Filters aqueous environmental samples for dissolved metal analysis and water quality monitoring in regulatory programs
- Vaccine Sample Processing - Clarifies aqueous biological samples for analytical testing in pharmaceutical quality assurance and development laboratories