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PP Syringe Filters, 20.0um, 25mm OD, Luer-Lok/Luer Slip, 100pc pack SKU: SPEC20218

Polypropylene (PP) Syringe Filters - SPEC20218

Industrial quality control and analytical testing laboratories demand high-throughput prefiltration capability that combines coarse particle removal with economical operation when processing viscous samples, particulate-laden solutions, and large-volume batches where premium membrane materials exceed budget constraints for routine gross filtration applications. Precision 20.0 µm hydrophobic polypropylene membrane engineering delivers this capability. Furthermore, the 25mm standard diameter design with 626-733 ml/min exceptional flow rates and 100°C thermal rating provides enhanced processing efficiency protecting downstream fine filters from premature fouling in high-volume analytical and manufacturing workflows requiring both particulate management and thermal sterilization capability.

Key Polypropylene Membrane Characteristics

• Hydrophobic Surface Chemistry - Requires alcohol pre-wetting, enabling performance with aqueous solutions following treatment protocols for sample compatibility
• Selective Chemical Compatibility - Stable operation across aqueous solutions, alcohols, and compatible solvents while avoiding esters and aromatic hydrocarbons
• 20.0 µm Coarse Particle Retention - Delivers prefiltration performance, removing large particulates and protecting downstream fine filters from premature fouling
• Economical Membrane Construction - Provides cost-effective prefiltration for routine applications where premium membrane chemistry is unnecessary
• 100°C Thermal Resistance - Maintains structural integrity throughout autoclave sterilization cycles, supporting reusable laboratory protocols

Key Construction Characteristics

• 100 µL Controlled Holdup Design - Preserves samples through optimized dead volume, minimizing loss in standard processing applications
• Polypropylene Housing with 100°C Rating - Delivers exceptional thermal performance supporting autoclave sterilization for economical reusable device protocols
• Dual Luer-Lok/Luer Slip Connection - Supports versatile syringe attachment options, ensuring secure, leak-free operation across diverse laboratory instrumentation configurations
• 4.08 cm² Filtration Area - Accelerates processing through optimized membrane surface supporting 626-733 ml/min exceptional flow rates at 10 psi

Engineered to overcome your challenging high-throughput prefiltration requirements where exceptional flow rates and economical operation cannot compromise particulate management or downstream filter protection. The polypropylene membrane delivers 626-733 ml/min processing speeds while 100°C rating supports autoclave sterilization. Your laboratory achieves processing confidence via validated 20.0 µm coarse particle retention, economical membrane construction reducing operational costs, and optimized flow characteristics supporting high-volume batch processing across industrial quality control, environmental testing, and manufacturing applications requiring both particulate management and chemical compatibility with aqueous and compatible solvent systems.

For more information about chemical and material compatibility, please review our Chemical Compatibility Chart.

Burst Pressure (psi)

87psi.

Connection Type

Luer-Lok/ Luer Slip

Construction

Polypropylene (PP)

Diameter

25mm

Filtration Area

4.08cm²

Flow Rate

300ml

Holdup Volume

100μL

Incompatibility

Esters, hexane, toluene, benzene, dichloromenthan

Material

Polypropylene (PP)

Maximum Operating Pressure

87psi

Maximum Operating Temperature (°C)

60°C

Membrane Thickness (µm)

140-260μm

Pack Count

100

Pore Size (µm)

20

Prefilter (Yes/No)

No

Sterility

Nonsterile

Sterilization

Autoclave 121°C for 30min/ gamma 25kGy

Volume Throughput (ml)

50ml

Wetability

Hydrophobic

• Viscous Sample Prefiltration - Removes large particulates from thick solutions, protecting fine filters and extending operational lifetime
• Paint and Coating Analysis - Processes industrial samples with high particulate content for quality control testing applications
• Environmental Sample Preparation - Prefilters water samples, removing gross debris before fine filtration for contaminant analysis
• Polymer Solution Processing - Removes undissolved material from viscous polymers, protecting analytical equipment from fouling
• Cell Culture Clarification - Prefilters cell suspensions, removing large debris before sterile filtration in biopharmaceutical workflows
• Industrial Process Monitoring - Processes high-volume production samples for routine quality control and manufacturing specifications