Polyvinylidene Fluoride (PVDF) Syringe Filters - SF17511
Precision 0.45 µm polyvinylidene fluoride membrane technology with ultra-low 1 µL holdup volume and integrated polypropylene prefilter delivers clarification performance for micro-volume analytical applications requiring maximum recovery of precious samples, chemical resistance, and efficient particulate removal across organic solvent systems and aggressive chemical environments without bacterial retention specifications. This configuration combines compact 0.125 cm² filtration area with 4mm diameter design specifically engineered for volumes less than 1 ml, enabling reliable clarification while maintaining low protein binding characteristics essential for expensive analytical standards and rare pharmaceutical compounds. Meanwhile, the hydrophobic surface chemistry provides exceptional chemical resistance while minimizing sample loss for chromatography preparation and quality control workflows demanding both particulate removal and sample conservation in micro-volume analytical testing applications.
Key PVDF Membrane Characteristics
- Hydrophobic surface requires pre-wetting with alcohols or compatible organic solvents before aqueous processing, optimizing performance for micro-volume organic sample clarification
- 0.45 µm pore size removes particulates from analytical samples for chromatography workflows, protecting downstream instrumentation without providing sterile-grade filtration
- Exceptional chemical resistance, stable operation with aggressive organic solvents, including chlorinated compounds, ketones, esters, and aromatic hydrocarbons across workflows
- Low protein binding characteristics minimize adsorption during sample preparation, preserving biomolecule concentration in pharmaceutical analytical applications
- Autoclave compatibility at 121°C with gamma sterilization capability provides contamination control options for sensitive analytical laboratory applications
Key Construction Characteristics
- 1 µL holdup volume maximizes recovery by minimizing sample retention, absolutely critical for preserving expensive analytical standards and rare research compounds
- Polypropylene housing provides structural integrity to 87 psi maximum operating pressure, ensuring operational confidence for micro-volume clarification applications
- Dual Luer-Lok and Luer-Slip connections accommodate standard syringes without adapters, streamlining workflow integration in pharmaceutical testing environments
- Integrated polypropylene prefilter extends membrane lifetime by capturing coarse particulates upstream, protecting the primary membrane in micro-volume applications
Pharmaceutical and analytical laboratories processing micro-volume precious samples require clarification technology that combines minimal holdup with chemical resistance and efficient particulate removal. PVDF syringe filters deliver 0.45 µm clarification performance through hydrophobic membrane chemistry and ultra-low holdup design. Built to support your critical micro-volume workflows, this filtration solution provides performance reliability through minimal 1 µL holdup for maximum recovery, validated chemical stability, and low protein binding for pharmaceutical development, analytical testing, and research 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)
- 5.8psi
- Connection Type
- Luer-Lok/ Luer Slip
- Diameter
- 4mm
- Filtration Area
- 0.125cm²
- Flow Rate
- 1ml
- Holdup Volume
- 1μL
- Material
- Polyvinylidene Fluoride (PVDF)
- Maximum Operating Pressure
- 87psi
- Maximum Operating Temperature (°C)
- 60°C
- Membrane Thickness (µm)
- 100-130μm
- Pack Count
- 200
- Pore Size (µm)
- 0.45
- Prefilter (Yes/No)
- Yes
- Prefilter Material
- PP
- Sterility
- Nonsterile
- Sterilization
- Autoclave at 121°C for 30min/ gamma 25kGy
- Volume Throughput (ml)
- 1ml
- Wetability
- Hydrophobic
- Analytical Standard Clarification - Removes particulates from reference materials and calibration solutions for pharmaceutical analytical methods
- Micro-Volume HPLC Preparation - Clarifies precious organic mobile phases and analytical samples for high-value chromatography applications
- Rare Compound Processing - Filters limited-availability pharmaceutical compounds requiring maximum sample recovery with efficient clarification
- NMR Sample Preparation - Clarifies micro-volume samples for nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy in pharmaceutical structure elucidation
- Mass Spectrometry Sample Prep - Removes particulates from expensive analytical samples in organic solvents before mass spectrometry analysis
- Pharmaceutical QC Testing - Processes micro-volume pharmaceutical samples for clarification in quality control laboratories