Polyvinylidene Fluoride (PVDF) Syringe Filters - SF18309
Laboratories filtering heavily particulate-laden organic samples often face rapid membrane fouling and reduced throughput. Hydrophobic PVDF syringe filters with a 0.45 µm pore size and triple-layer prefiltration solve these efficiency challenges. The advanced design combines glass fiber and polypropylene stages to capture coarse debris progressively. The multi-stage protection significantly extends the operational life of the final clarification membrane. Users must pre-wet the unit with alcohol for aqueous fluids, though it processes organic solvents immediately. The 25mm housing supports high flow rates up to 32 ml/min for efficient batch processing. Reliable clarification ensures consistent analytical results in demanding chemical workflows.
Key PVDF Membrane Characteristics
- Hydrophobic surface chemistry requires pre-wetting with alcohol before processing aqueous samples, but allows direct filtration of organic solvents
- 0.45 µm pore size delivers reliable particle removal and clarification for heavily loaded samples without bacterial retention
- Exceptional chemical resistance maintains compatibility with aggressive organic solvents, including chlorinated compounds and aromatic hydrocarbons
- High flow rates enable the rapid processing of viscous or particulate-laden organic samples to improve laboratory efficiency
- Broad solvent resistance ensures structural integrity across alcohols, ketones, and acids for consistent performance in challenging applications
Key Construction Characteristics
- Triple-layer prefilter system captures coarse particulates progressively to dramatically extend membrane lifetime in challenging samples
- 100 µL holdup volume minimizes loss of valuable pharmaceutical compounds and biological materials optimizing yield
- Polypropylene housing delivers structural integrity to 87 psi maximum operating pressure with thermal stability to 60°C
- Dual Luer-Lok and Luer-Slip connections accommodate standard syringes without adapters streamlining aseptic transfer procedures
Maximize your laboratory productivity with a filtration solution engineered for the most difficult solvent matrices. You can process viscous or dirty organic fluids reliably without frequent filter changes. The integrated triple-layer prefilter protects the 0.45 µm membrane from premature clogging by larger particles. Secure Luer-Lok connections prevent hazardous leakage when applying pressure to resistant samples. The hydrophobic chemistry offers exceptional durability against aggressive acids, alcohols, and chlorinated solvents. Rely on this robust design to maintain high throughput in pharmaceutical development and chemical analysis. Consistent particle removal protects sensitive chromatography columns and extends the life of analytical instrumentation.
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
- 25mm
- Filtration Area
- 4.08cm²
- Flow Rate
- 32ml
- 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)
- 0.45
- Prefilter (Yes/No)
- Yes
- Prefilter Material
- GF+GF+PP
- Sterility
- Nonsterile
- Sterilization
- Autoclave at 121°C for 30min/ gamma 25kGy
- Volume Throughput (ml)
- 50ml
- Weight
- 0.52
- Wetability
- Hydrophobic
- HPLC Mobile Phase Clarification - Remove particulates from organic and aqueous mobile phases to protect column performance and system longevity
- Organic Solvent Sample Preparation - Clarify aggressive chemical samples for chromatography, maintaining chemical stability and analytical accuracy
- Paint and Coating Analysis - Process viscous samples with high particulate content for quality control testing and manufacturing specifications
- Polymer Solution Filtration - Clarify dissolved polymers to remove undissolved material, protecting equipment and ensuring accurate characterization
- Environmental Extractant Processing - Filter solvent extracts containing particulates for contaminant analysis while maintaining sample integrity
- Pharmaceutical Formulation Clarification - Remove particles from drug solutions in organic solvents to ensure quality without compromising chemistry