Polyvinylidene Fluoride (PVDF) Syringe Filters - SF14461
Pharmaceutical and analytical laboratories demand clarification technology capable of processing small-volume organic samples with chemical resistance that withstands aggressive solvents and harsh pH conditions. Advanced polyvinylidene fluoride membrane technology with 0.45 µm pore size delivers reliable particulate removal across diverse solvent systems while maintaining low protein binding characteristics essential for biological sample processing. Furthermore, the compact 13mm diameter configuration with 1.09 cm² filtration area enables efficient processing of 1-10 ml sample volumes, making this design ideal for routine analytical workflows requiring clarification performance without bacterial retention specifications.
Key PVDF Membrane Characteristics
- Hydrophobic surface chemistry requires pre-wetting with alcohols or compatible solvents before aqueous sample processing, optimizing performance for organic mobile phases and non-aqueous extracts
- Exceptional chemical resistance maintains compatibility with strong acids, bases, and aggressive organic solvents, including alcohols, hydrocarbons, and chlorinated compounds
- 0.45 µm pore size removes particulates and clarifies samples for HPLC analysis, protecting downstream instrumentation from fouling without providing sterile-grade filtration
- Low protein binding affinity preserves biomolecule concentration during filtration, minimizing sample loss in pharmaceutical formulation analysis and protein quantification assays
- Broad solvent compatibility enables the processing of diverse analytical samples from environmental extracts to industrial chemical formulations across quality control applications
Key Construction Characteristics
- 10 µL holdup volume optimizes yield by minimizing sample retention within the filter housing, preserving valuable analytical standards and research compounds
- Polypropylene housing construction provides structural integrity up to 87 psi maximum operating pressure with thermal stability to 60°C for diverse laboratory conditions
- Dual Luer-Lok and Luer-Slip connection compatibility accommodates standard laboratory syringes without adapters, streamlining integration into existing analytical workflows
- Integrated polypropylene prefilter extends membrane lifetime by capturing coarse particulates before they reach the primary filtration layer, reducing filter consumption costs
Analytical laboratories processing low-volume organic samples require clarification technology that combines chemical resistance with efficient particulate removal and minimal sample loss. PVDF syringe filters deliver 0.45 µm clarification performance with broad solvent compatibility and low protein binding characteristics. Engineered to overcome your analytical challenges, this membrane technology provides workflow efficiency with validated chemical resistance, compact design for small-volume processing, and sterile packaging for contamination-free sample preparation in routine quality control and research applications requiring reliable clarification without bacterial retention capabilities.
For more information about chemical and material compatibility, please review our Chemical Compatibility Chart.
- Bubble Point (psi)
- 5.8psi
- Connection Type
- Luer-Lok/ Luer Slip
- Diameter
- 13mm
- Filtration Area
- 1.09cm²
- Flow Rate
- 8ml
- 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)
- 0.45
- Prefilter (Yes/No)
- Yes
- Prefilter Material
- PP
- Sterility
- Sterile
- Volume Throughput (ml)
- 10ml
- Wetability
- Hydrophobic
- HPLC Sample Preparation - Clarifies organic solvent extracts and mobile phase mixtures for liquid chromatography analysis, preventing column contamination
- GC-MS Sample Cleanup - Removes particulates from analytical extracts before gas chromatography-mass spectrometry for accurate compound identification
- Organic Solvent Filtration - Processes chemical reagents and analytical standards in non-aqueous solvents for pharmaceutical and chemical manufacturing applications
- Environmental Sample Processing - Clarifies soil and sediment extracts in organic solvents for pesticide and contaminant analysis in regulatory testing laboratories
- Paint and Coating Analysis - Filters resin solutions and polymer formulations for quality control testing in manufacturing and research development environments
- Petrochemical Sample Preparation - Removes particles from fuel and oil samples for chromatographic analysis in petroleum quality assurance programs