Polyvinylidene Fluoride (PVDF) Syringe Filters - SF18235
Precision 1.0 µm polyvinylidene fluoride membrane technology with sterile packaging and integrated polypropylene prefilter delivers coarse particle removal for pharmaceutical prefiltration applications requiring contamination-free processing of viscous samples and particulate-laden solutions across organic solvent systems and aggressive chemical environments. This configuration combines 4.08 cm² filtration area with rapid 80 ml/min flow rate and 25mm diameter design, enabling efficient processing of 10-100 ml sample volumes before finer filtration stages. Meanwhile, the open pore structure with exceptional chemical resistance provides high-throughput prefiltration while maintaining low protein binding characteristics essential for protecting downstream sterile membranes and analytical instrumentation from premature clogging in pharmaceutical manufacturing workflows.
Key PVDF Membrane Characteristics
- Hydrophobic surface requires pre-wetting with alcohols or compatible organic solvents before aqueous processing, optimizing performance for organic pharmaceutical prefiltration
- 1.0 µm pore size removes coarse particles and debris from samples requiring prefiltration before sterilization or analytical testing stages
- Exceptional chemical resistance maintains compatibility with aggressive organic solvents, including chlorinated compounds, alcohols, ketones, and aromatic hydrocarbons across workflows
- Low protein binding characteristics minimize adsorption during prefiltration, preserving biomolecule concentration in pharmaceutical sample preparation applications
- Sterile packaging eliminates initial contamination risks for aseptic prefiltration procedures, supporting GMP compliance requirements in pharmaceutical environments
Key Construction Characteristics
- 100 µL holdup volume minimizes loss of valuable pharmaceutical compounds and analytical standards, maximizing recovery for medium-volume prefiltration applications
- Polypropylene housing delivers structural integrity to 87 psi maximum operating pressure, providing operational confidence for pressurized prefiltration systems
- Dual Luer-Lok and Luer-Slip connections accommodate standard syringes without adapters, streamlining aseptic workflow integration in pharmaceutical processing
- Integrated polypropylene prefilter captures larger particulates upstream of the primary membrane, extending lifetime and protecting against sample matrix variability
Pharmaceutical and industrial laboratories processing viscous or particulate-laden samples require prefiltration technology that combines high flow rates with chemical resistance and sterile handling. PVDF syringe filters deliver 1.0 µm prefiltration performance through open pore membrane structure and sterile packaging. Built to support your critical prefiltration workflows, this filtration solution provides performance reliability through rapid throughput characteristics, validated chemical stability, and low protein binding for pharmaceutical manufacturing, sample preparation, and quality control applications requiring efficient coarse particle removal with contamination-free processing before downstream sterilization or analytical testing stages.
For more information about chemical and material compatibility, please review our Chemical Compatibility Chart.
- Bubble Point (psi)
- 2.9psi
- Connection Type
- Luer-Lok/ Luer Slip
- Diameter
- 25mm
- Filtration Area
- 4.08cm²
- Flow Rate
- 80ml
- 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)
- 1
- Prefilter (Yes/No)
- Yes
- Prefilter Material
- PP
- Sterility
- Sterile
- Volume Throughput (ml)
- 50ml
- Wetability
- Hydrophobic
- Sample Prefiltration - Removes coarse particles before sterile filtration stages, protecting 0.22 µm membranes from premature clogging in pharmaceutical workflows
- Viscous Sample Processing - Filters thick pharmaceutical formulations and polymer solutions requiring an open pore structure for efficient particle removal
- Paint and Coating Analysis - Processes resin solutions and polymer formulations for particle size analysis in industrial quality control applications
- Oil and Fuel Filtration - Removes large particulates from petroleum samples before chromatographic analysis in petrochemical quality assurance programs
- Environmental Sample Prep - Pre-filters soil extracts and sediment suspensions before analytical testing in environmental monitoring laboratories
- Chemical Manufacturing QC - Processes viscous chemical formulations and industrial solvents for quality control testing in manufacturing environments