Polyvinylidene Fluoride (PVDF) Syringe Filters - SF14454
Analytical chemistry laboratories demand filtration solutions capable of processing aggressive organic solvents, acids, and bases without membrane degradation or chemical interference in downstream analysis. Advanced PVDF membrane technology with 0.22 µm pore rating delivers this capability through exceptional chemical resistance spanning pH 1-14 while providing sterile-grade particle retention for chromatography and instrumental analysis applications. Furthermore, the hydrophobic membrane structure with integrated polypropylene prefilter ensures efficient processing of non-aqueous samples while the dual luer connection design accommodates diverse laboratory syringe configurations.
Key PVDF Membrane Characteristics
- Hydrophobic characteristics require pre-wetting with alcohols before aqueous use, making these filters specifically engineered for organic solvent and non-polar sample applications
- Exceptional chemical resistance maintains membrane integrity when processing aggressive solvents, including DMF, DMSO, acetonitrile, and chlorinated compounds across broad pH ranges
- 0.22 µm pore rating removes bacteria and particulates, ensuring sterile filtration for microbiological quality control and contamination-sensitive analytical procedures
- Minimal protein adsorption maintains concentration accuracy during biomolecule filtration, preserving sample integrity for quantitative protein and enzyme analysis
- Superior mechanical durability supports operating pressures up to 87 psi, enabling efficient filtration of viscous solutions and high-throughput sample processing
Key Construction Characteristics
- 10 µL holdup volume maximizes recovery of valuable analytical samples by minimizing retention within the filter assembly
- Polypropylene housing withstands temperatures up to 60°C and supports autoclave sterilization at 121°C or gamma irradiation at 25 kGy
- Luer-Lok and Luer-Slip compatibility provides connection flexibility with standard syringes, eliminating the need for specialized adapters or fittings
- 1.09 cm² effective filtration area incorporating polypropylene prefilter extends membrane life by removing larger particles before primary filtration
Demanding analytical and pharmaceutical applications require filtration technology that maintains performance integrity across diverse chemical environments without sample contamination. PVDF syringe filters combine 0.22 µm sterile-grade retention with broad solvent compatibility and low binding characteristics. Built to support your critical chromatography and quality control workflows, this membrane technology delivers performance reliability through validated chemical resistance specifications and efficient sample recovery for accurate analytical results.
For more information about chemical and material compatibility, please review our Chemical Compatibility Chart.
- Bubble Point (psi)
- 14.5psi
- 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
- Nonsterile
- Sterilization
- Autoclave at 121°C for 30min/ gamma 25kGy
- Volume Throughput (ml)
- 10ml
- Wetability
- Hydrophobic
- HPLC Mobile Phase Filtration - Removes particulates from organic solvent mixtures, preventing column contamination and ensuring baseline stability
- GC-MS Sample Preparation - Clarifies extracts and chemical solutions for gas chromatography analysis while maintaining chemical composition integrity
- Organic Solvent Sterilization - Provides bacterial removal from solvents used in pharmaceutical manufacturing and research laboratory environments
- Protein Analysis Sample Prep - Filters enzyme solutions and antibody preparations with minimal biomolecule loss for accurate quantitative measurements
- Chemical Reagent Clarification - Removes particles from aggressive acids, bases, and organic compounds for trace analysis and quality control testing
- Environmental Extract Processing - Clarifies soil and water extracts in non-aqueous solvents before instrumental analysis for contaminant detection