SLF-CT - Hydrophobic Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) Membrane Capsule Filter
Masterfilter SLF-CT series filters with 0.2 µm sterilizing grade hydrophobic PTFE membranes are used for removal of particles and micro-organisms from gases. Made of polypropylene and high-performance PTFE, SLF-CT is an ideal filter to satisfy the highest standards in a broad range of applications. It is especially designed for self-contained assemblies in pharmaceutical use.
Features
- 0.2 µm rated inherently hydrophobic PTFE membrane
- Robust construction ensures integrity and reliability
- High Flow rate and Low pressure drop
- Permanently hydrophobic PTFE for maximum security with wet and dry gas
- No binders and glues
- Suitable for all integrity test procedures, incl. WIT
- High-strength design
Markets
- Pharmaceuticals & Biologicals
Applications
- Fermentation
- Large Volume Parenterals - LVP
- Small Volume Parenterals - SVP
- Pharmaceutical Water Treatment
- Ophthalmics
- Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients - API
Technical Specification
| Materials of construction | Operating parameters |
|---|---|
| Housing: Polypropylene | Max. differential pressure forward: 5.0 bar at 25 °C |
| Drainage and support layers: Polypropylene | Max. back pressure: 3.0 bar at 25 °C |
| End cups, core and cage: Polypropylene | Autoclaving: 134 °C for 30 min |
| Vent and drainage O-ring: Silicone | Maximum cumulative: up to 140 °C |
| Filter media: PTFE membrane | Autoclave time: 50 hours |
Filter Properties
- Comply with the relevant requirements of EU 1935/2004 and EU directive 10/2011 EC
- Non-fibre releasing according to 21CFR, 210.3
- Meets USP Biological Reactivity Test Class VI-121 °C Plastic
- Meets Oxidables and PH per USP PW
- Non-Pyrogenic per USP Bacterial Endotoxins (< 0.25 EU/mL)