Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) Syringe Filters - SF18084
Featuring hydrophobic PTFE membrane technology with ultra-fine 0.1µm pore size for exceptional removal of submicron particles and small molecules from aggressive solvents. Compact 13mm diameter filters minimize sample loss with just 10µl holdup volume while delivering precise filtration for analytical applications. Polypropylene housing construction ensures chemical compatibility at pressures up to 87psi across demanding laboratory protocols.
Key Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) Membrane Characteristics
- Hydrophobic membrane design effectively filters organic solvents, acids, and bases without chemical degradation
- Ultra-fine 0.1µm pore size removes submicron particles, viruses, and small molecular contaminants from samples
- Superior chemical resistance from strong carbon-fluorine bonds maintains integrity in caustic solvent systems
- Membrane thickness of 80-140µm optimizes retention efficiency while maintaining adequate flow for small volumes
- Autoclavable at 121°C for 30 minutes or gamma sterilizable at 25kGy for contamination-free processing
Key Construction Characteristics
- Polypropylene housing provides excellent chemical compatibility with organic and inorganic solvents
- Small 13mm diameter with 1.09cm² filtration area, ideal for precious samples and limited-volume applications
- Ultra-low holdup volume of 10µl maximizes recovery of expensive or irreplaceable analytical samples
- Luer-Lok/Luer Slip dual connection system accommodates various syringe sizes for versatile operation
SF18084 filters optimize your small-volume analytical work with a 3ml flow rate that balances thorough filtration with practical throughput. Ultra-low 10µl holdup volume preserves your precious samples while the 10ml throughput capacity handles multiple preparations efficiently. Bubble point verification at 26.11psi using absolute ethyl alcohol confirms exceptional membrane integrity for your critical submicron filtration requirements.
For more information about chemical and material compatibility, please review our Chemical Compatibility Chart.
- Bubble Point (psi)
- 26.11(absolute ethyl alcohol )
- Burst Pressure (psi)
- 87psi.
- Connection Type
- Luer-Lok/ Luer Slip
- Construction
- PP
- Diameter
- 13mm
- Filtration Area
- 1.09cm²
- Flow Rate
- 3ml
- Holdup Volume
- 10μL
- Incompatibility
- Aqueous samples without rewetting
- Material
- Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)
- Maximum Operating Pressure
- 87psi
- Maximum Operating Temperature (°C)
- 60°C
- Membrane Thickness (µm)
- 80-140μm
- Pack Count
- 100
- Pore Size (µm)
- 0.1
- Sterility
- NonSterile
- Sterilization
- Autoclave 121°C for 30min/ Gamma 25kGy
- Volume Throughput (ml)
- 10ml
- Wetability
- Hydrophobic
- Submicron Particle Removal - Eliminates ultra-fine particles from HPLC mobile phases, protecting nano-LC columns
- Virus Filtration - Removes small viruses and bacteriophages from non-aqueous pharmaceutical process streams
- Mass Spectrometry Prep - Filters samples to sub-100nm clarity, preventing ion source contamination in LC-MS analysis
- Nanoparticle Analysis - Prepares samples for dynamic light scattering and particle size distribution studies
- Protein Aggregate Removal - Eliminates small protein aggregates from formulations for biopharmaceutical QC testing
- Electronic Chemical Processing - Produces ultra-pure solvents for semiconductor and microelectronics manufacturing