Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) Syringe Filters - SF18087
Featuring hydrophobic PTFE membrane technology with ultra-fine 0.1µm pore size in pre-sterilized packaging for exceptional submicron filtration of aggressive solvents. Compact 13mm diameter filters minimize sample loss with just 10µl holdup volume while removing viruses, fine particles, and small molecules. Polypropylene housing construction ensures chemical compatibility at pressures up to 87psi across demanding sterile applications.
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
- Pre-sterilized by gamma irradiation ensures contamination-free filtration for critical aseptic applications
- 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
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
SF18087 filters optimize your small-volume sterile analytical work with a 3ml flow rate that balances thorough submicron filtration with practical throughput. Pre-sterilized packaging eliminates preparation steps while your samples maintain complete sterility at operating temperatures up to 60°C. Bubble point verification at 26.11psi using absolute ethyl alcohol confirms exceptional membrane integrity for your critical sterile 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
- Sterile
- Sterilization
- Autoclave: 121°C for 30 minutes/ Gamma: 5kg, for 8 hours
- Volume Throughput (ml)
- 10ml
- Wetability
- Hydrophobic
- Sterile Virus Removal - Eliminates small viruses and bacteriophages from pharmaceutical process streams aseptically
- Submicron Particle Filtration - Removes ultra-fine particles from HPLC mobile phases, protecting sensitive columns
- Sterile Nanoparticle Analysis - Prepares contamination-free samples for dynamic light scattering measurements
- Protein Aggregate Removal - Eliminates small protein aggregates from sterile biopharmaceutical formulations
- Electronic Chemical Processing - Produces ultra-pure, sterile solvents for semiconductor manufacturing cleanrooms
- Mass Spectrometry Preparation - Filters samples to sub-100nm clarity, preventing ion source contamination issues