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Hydrophobic Polycarbonate (PCTE) Filter Membranes

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These extremely strong, hydrophobic* (PVP-free), polycarbonate track etch (PCTE) membrane filters minimize extractables and are our lowest non-specific binding membranes; these properties make them ideal for chemotaxis, small-particle capture & analysis, and venting applications.

Our hydrophobic PCTE membranes are produced from a two-step, quality-assured, proprietary manufacturing process delivering consistent products with pore uniformity, predictable flow rates, and trusted particle retention levels. A single microporous polycarbonate film is used to produce the membranes with a thin translucent structure and glass-like surface characteristic that enable superior particle visibility and easy microscopic analysis. Their pores are absolute-rated, precisely cylindrical, and narrowly distributed, allowing their surfaces to capture 100% of particles larger than the stated pore size. These membranes are also available in a hydrophilic, PVP-coated, option for applications involving aqueous and alcoholic samples.

*Hydrophobic PCTE has a nominal water-contact angle of 78-88° as tested, which tends to be neutral on a hydrophilic/hydrophobic scale; most hydrophilic contact angles are less than 50°, and hydrophobic contact angles are greater than 120°. Hydrophilic PCTE is treated with PVP to greatly improve wettability, making them better suited for use in aqueous environments. Hydrophobic PCTE filters here are denoted to better identify their performance differences from those treated with PVP.


Applications
  • Precisely controlled cylindrical pores for maximum absolute particulate capture
  • Transparent, smooth flat surface for microscopic work
  • Lowest, non-specific binding membrane
  • Narrow pore size distribution
  • No sloughing or particle shedding, one integral plastic film
  • Negligible adsorption or absorption
  • Low extractables

Technical Specifications

USP Class VI Testing Passed
BSA Protein Binding ~5 μg/cm2
Sterilization Gamma Irradiation, EtO
Max. Operating Temp 140 °C (284 °F)
Sealing Compatibility Ultrasonic, Heat, Radio Frequency, and Insert Molding
pH Range 4/08/2020
Burst Strength 0.7 bar (10 psi)

 
 
Pore Size(a) Pore Density (b)
(pores/cm2)
Open Area
(%)
Nom. Weight
(mg/cm2)
Nom. Thickness (c)
(µm)
Bubble Point (d)
(psi)
Water Flow Rate (e)
(mL/min/cm2)
Air Flow Rate (f)
(L/min/cm2)
0.1 µm 4 x 108 3.1 0.7 6 30 2.5 1.5
0.2 µm 3 x 108 9.4 1.1 10 20 10 3
0.4 µm 1 x 108 12.6 1 10 12 33 7.5
1.0 µm 2 x 107 15.7 1.1 11 6 130 20
3.0 µm 2 x 106 14.1 0.9 9 2 440 37.5
5.0 µm 4 x 105 7.9 1.1 10 1.2 700 30
8.0 µm 1 x 105 5 0.8 7 0.7 1000 30
10.0 µm 1 x 105 7.9 1.1 10 0.5 1150 34.5
 

*Notes:
a. Tolerance + 0%, -20%
b. Tolerance +/-15%
c. Tolerance +/-10%
d. Measured using isopropanol (IPA)
e. Initial flow rates using prefiltered water at 10 psi (0.7 kg/cm2)
f. Initial flow rates using prefiltered air at 10 psi (0.7 kg/cm2) for pore sizes <= 2 µm and 5 psi (0.35 kg/cm2) for pore sizes >= 3 µm



Catalogue No. Description Packing size
PCTF00147100-100 Polycarbonate (PCTE) Membrane Filters, PVP-Free, 0.01 Micron, 47mm 100
PCTF0113100-100 Polycarbonate (PCTE) Membrane Filters, Hydrophobic, 0.1 Micron, 13mm 100
PCTF0125100-100 Polycarbonate (PCTE) Membrane Filters, Hydrophobic, 0.1 Micron, 25mm 100
PCTF0125100-100 Polycarbonate (PCTE) Membrane Filters, Hydrophobic, 0.1 Micron, 47mm 100
PCTF0120030-30 Polycarbonate (PCTE) Membrane Filters, Hydrophobic, 0.1 Micron, 200x250mm 30
PCTF0225100-100 Polycarbonate (PCTE) Membrane Filters, Hydrophobic, 0.2 Micron, 25mm 100
PCTF0247100-100 Polycarbonate (PCTE) Membrane Filters, Hydrophobic, 0.2 Micron, 47mm 100
PCTF029030-30 Polycarbonate (PCTE) Membrane Filters, Hydrophobic, 0.2 Micron 90mm 30
PCTF0220030-30 Polycarbonate (PCTE) Membrane Filters, 0.2 Micron, Hydrophobic, 200x250mm 30
PCTF0425100-100 Polycarbonate (PCTE) Membrane Filters, Hydrophobic, 0.4 Micron, 25mm 100
PCTF0447100-100 Polycarbonate (PCTE) Membrane Filters, Hydrophobic, 0.4 Micron, 47mm 100
PCTF0420030-30 Polycarbonate (PCTE) Membrane Filters, Hydrophobic, 0.4 Micron, 200x250mm 30
PCTF1013100-100 Polycarbonate (PCTE) Membrane Filters, Hydrophobic, 1.0 Micron, 13mm 100
PCTF1025100-100 Polycarbonate (PCTE) Membrane Filters, Hydrophobic, 1.0 Micron, 25mm 100
PCTF1047100-100 Polycarbonate (PCTE) Membrane Filters, Hydrophobic, 1.0 Micron, 47mm 100
PCTF1020030-30 Polycarbonate (PCTE) Membrane Filters, Hydrophobic, 1.0 Micron, 200x250mm 30
PCTF3013100-100 Polycarbonate (PCTE) Membrane Filters, Hydrophobic, 3.0 Micron, 13mm 100
PCTF3025100-100 Polycarbonate (PCTE) Membrane Filters, Hydrophobic, 3.0 Micron, 25mm 100
1270010-20 Polycarbonate (PCTE) Membrane Filters, PVP-Free, 3.0 Micron, 293mm 20
PCTF30258050-50 Polycarbonate (PCTE) Membrane Filters, Hydrophobic, 3.0 Micron, 25x80mm 50
PCTF3020030-30 Polycarbonate (PCTE) Membrane Filters, Hydrophobic, 3.0 Micron, 200x250mm 30
PCTF5013100-100 Polycarbonate (PCTE) Membrane Filters, Hydrophobic, 5.0 Micron, 13mm 100
PCTF5025100-100 Polycarbonate (PCTE) Membrane Filters, Hydrophobic, 5.0 Micron, 25mm 100
PCTF5047100-100 Polycarbonate (PCTE) Membrane Filters, Hydrophobic, 5.0 Micron, 47mm 100
PCTF509030-30 Polycarbonate (PCTE) Membrane Filters, Hydrophobic, 5.0 Micron, 90mm 30
PCTF50344150-50 Polycarbonate (PCTE) Membrane Filters, Hydrophobic, 5.0 Micron, 34 X 41mm 50
PCTF50258050-50 Polycarbonate (PCTE) Membrane Filters, Hydrophobic, 5.0 Micron, 25x80mm 50
PCTF5020030-30 Polycarbonate (PCTE) Membrane Filters, Hydrophobic, 5.0 Micron, 200x250mm 30
PCTF8013100-100 Polycarbonate (PCTE) Membrane Filters, Hydrophobic, 8.0 Micron, 13mm 100
PCTF8025100-100 Polycarbonate (PCTE) Membrane Filters, Hydrophobic, 8.0 Micron, 25mm 100
PCTF8047100-100 Polycarbonate (PCTE) Membrane Filters, Hydrophobic, 8.0 Micron, 47mm 100
PCTF80258050-50 Polycarbonate (PCTE) Membrane Filters, Hydrophobic, 8.0 Micron, 25x80mm 50
PCTF8020030-30 Polycarbonate (PCTE) Membrane Filters, PVP-Free, 8.0 Micron, 200 X 250mm 30
PCTF10013100-100 Polycarbonate (PCTE) Membrane Filters, Hydrophobic, 10.0 Micron, 13mm 100
PCTF10025100-100 Polycarbonate (PCTE) Membrane Filters, Hydrophobic, 10.0 Micron, 25mm 100
PCTF10047100-100 Polycarbonate (PCTE) Membrane Filters, Hydrophobic, 10.0 Micron, 47mm 100
PCTF10020030-30 Polycarbonate (PCTE) Membrane Filters, 10.0 Micron, 200x250mm 30
 
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