Polyvinylidene Fluoride (PVDF) Syringe Filters - SPEC18214
Laboratories processing viscous organic solvents or requiring gas venting often face challenges with standard filtration devices. Hydrophobic PVDF syringe filters with a 1.0 µm pore size provide a robust solution for coarse clarification. The membrane requires alcohol pre-wetting for aqueous fluids but processes organic mixtures immediately. A secure Double Luer Lock connection prevents disconnection risks when handling hazardous liquids under pressure. Validated gamma-sterilized packaging guarantees aseptic conditions for critical applications. The 25mm housing efficiently processes medium-volume samples ranging from 10 to 100 mL. Researchers rely on this configuration for effective prefiltration in chemically demanding environments.
Key PVDF Membrane Characteristics
- Hydrophobic surface chemistry requires pre-wetting with alcohol before processing aqueous samples, but allows direct filtration of organic solvents
- Coarse 1.0 µm pore size delivers efficient clarification and particle removal for heavily loaded samples without bacterial retention
- Exceptional chemical resistance maintains compatibility with aggressive organic solvents, including chlorinated compounds and aromatic hydrocarbons
- Naturally hydrophobic surface enables gas venting applications by efficiently displacing air from liquid handling systems
- Sterile packaging eliminates initial contamination risks for sensitive analytical samples to support quality assurance requirements
Key Construction Characteristics
- Double Luer Lock connections secure both inlet and outlet ports to eliminate disconnection risks
- Robust polypropylene housing withstands operating pressures to 72.5 psi providing mechanical strength for demanding protocols
- Validated 116 psi burst pressure ensures structural integrity during high-pressure filtration operations preventing catastrophic failure
- 25mm diameter platform supports medium-volume clarification for samples up to 100 mL balancing capacity with economy
Enhance your aseptic processing workflows with a filtration device built for aggressive chemical environments. You can pre-filter organic solvents and protect gas lines reliably without risking membrane failure. The 1.0 µm pore size ensures effective removal of large particulates to protect downstream systems. Secure Double Luer Lock connections prevent hazardous leaks when filtering toxic fluids under pressure. Rely on gamma-sterilized packaging to support strict quality control protocols in pharmaceutical manufacturing. Consistent performance ensures that your critical processes remain protected from particulate damage. Choose this durable solution for your most demanding clarification and prefiltration tasks.
For more information about chemical and material compatibility, please review our Chemical Compatibility Chart.
- Bubble Point (psi)
- 1.45psi
- Burst Pressure (psi)
- 116psi
- Connection Type
- Double Luer Lock
- Construction
- Polypropylene (PP)
- Diameter
- 25mm
- Dimensions (W x D x H)
- 21.8mmx28.6mm
- Material
- Polyvinylidene Fluoride (PVDF)
- Maximum Operating Pressure
- 72.5psi
- Maximum Operating Temperature (°C)
- 80℃
- Pack Count
- 100
- Pore Size (µm)
- 1.0
- Sterility
- Sterile
- Weight
- 0.70
- Wetability
- Hydrophobic
- Sterile Venting Protection - Protect laboratory vessels from airborne particulates and moisture by using the hydrophobic membrane as a barrier
- Organic Solvent Prefiltration - Remove gross contaminants from organic solvents to prevent blockage of downstream fine filtration membranes
- Process Gas Filtration - Remove particulates from process gases and air lines to prevent contamination of sensitive laboratory equipment
- Aggressive Chemical Clarification - Clarify aggressive chemical samples for chromatography, maintaining chemical stability and analytical accuracy
- Viscous Solvent Processing - Process difficult viscous organic fluids using the coarse pore structure to maintain consistent processing speeds
- Aseptic Chemical Prep - Filter manufacturing batches containing heavy sediment loads for quality control analysis without rapid membrane degradation