Polyvinylidene Fluoride (PVDF) Syringe Filters - SPEC18224
Laboratories handling small-volume turbid samples often require compact sterile prefiltration solutions. Hydrophobic PVDF syringe filters with a 1.0 µm pore size provide effective coarse clarification. The membrane requires alcohol pre-wetting for aqueous fluids but processes organic mixtures immediately. A sterile 20mm ABS housing features threaded double Luer Lock connections for secure attachment. Validated gamma-sterilization ensures contamination-free handling for critical applications. The design efficiently processes medium-volume samples, extending the life of downstream fine filters. Researchers rely on this configuration for chemically aggressive 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
- Extended temperature stability to 80°C accommodates warm sample filtration and elevated-temperature solvent applications
Key Construction Characteristics
- Threaded double Luer Lock connections secure both inlet and outlet ports to eliminate disconnection risks
- Durable ABS housing withstands operating pressures to 72.5 psi providing mechanical strength for demanding protocols
- Sterile gamma-irradiated packaging provides contamination-free prefiltration without requiring pre-use sterilization
- 20mm diameter platform supports medium-volume clarification balancing processing capacity with material economy
Optimize your sterile workflows with a filtration device built for aggressive chemical environments. You can pre-filter organic solvents reliably without risking membrane failure. The 1.0 µm pore size ensures effective removal of large particulates to protect downstream systems. Threaded 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 analytical instruments remain protected from particulate damage. Choose this durable solution for your most demanding 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
- Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS)
- Diameter
- 20mm
- Dimensions (W x D x H)
- 23mmx25.2mm
- 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
- 0.72
- Wetability
- Hydrophobic
- Biological Sample Prefiltration - Remove coarse debris from lysates and homogenates before fine filtration, protecting downstream membranes
- Cell Culture Media Processing - Prefilter turbid culture media and fermentation broths where sterile coarse removal requires contamination control
- Chemical Manufacturing - Process particulate-laden intermediates where solvent resistance maintains membrane performance
- Environmental Sample Preparation - Prefilter soil extracts and water samples, removing suspended solids before fine filtration or analysis
- Pharmaceutical Formulation - Clarify viscous drug formulations where sterile coarse removal protects final filtration stages from premature fouling
- Quality Control Prefiltration - Prepare turbid samples in sterile environments where contamination control and coarse removal both matter