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Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) Syringe Filters - SF18087
Key Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) Membrane Characteristics
- Hydrophobic membrane design effectively filters organic solvents, acids, and bases without chemical degradation
- 0.1µm pore size removes submicron particles and viruses from non-aqueous solutions
- Pre-sterilized by gamma irradiation ensures contamination-free handling for critical laboratory applications/li>
- Broad chemical resistance from strong carbon-fluorine bonds maintains integrity in aggressive 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
- 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
Pre-sterilized packaging means you can start filtering immediately without autoclaving preparation, important when processing multiple analytical samples. You recover virtually all of your sample with just 10µL holdup volume - critical when working with expensive standards or limited specimens. Process samples at temperatures up to 60°C without membrane degradation, and the 26.11psi bubble point confirms consistent pore structure for reproducible submicron particle removal.
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
- Weight
- 0.40
- Wetability
- Hydrophobic
- Virus and Mycoplasma Removal - Removes small viruses and mycoplasma from pharmaceutical process streams where submicron filtration is required
- Submicron Particle Filtration - Removes ultra-fine particles from HPLC mobile phases and organic solvents, protecting sensitive chromatography columns
- Nanoparticle Sample Preparation - Prepares particle-free samples for dynamic light scattering, nanoparticle tracking, and particle size analysis
- Protein Aggregate Removal - Eliminates small protein aggregates from biopharmaceutical formulations before fill-finish operations
- Electronic-Grade Solvent Processing - Produces ultra-pure solvents for semiconductor manufacturing, where submicron particle control is critical
- Mass Spectrometry Sample Prep - Filters samples to submicron clarity, preventing ion source contamination and maintaining instrument performance