Opticap XL Capsule Filter
Description:
Opticap Sterilizing Grade XL5 Aervent 0.2 µm 9/16 in. HB/HB
Trade Name:
Opticap
Key Applications:
Laboratory Filtration
Connections, Inlet/Outlet:
14 mm (9/16 in.) Hose Barb
Length, cm (in):
21.3 (8.4)
Connections, Vent/Drain:
1/4 in. Hose Barb with double O-ring Seal
Capsule Type:
Vent
Configuration:
Capsule Filter
Filter Material:
Hydrophobic PTFE
Nitrogen Diffusion at 23 °C:
≤5 mL/min @ 1.7 bar (25 psig) in water
Filter Brand Name:
Aervent
Maximum Inlet Pressure, bar (psi):
5.5 (80) @ 23 °C; 2.8 (40) @ 60 °C; 1.0 (15) @ 80 °C
Filtration Area, m2:
0.32
Maximum Differential Pressure, bar (psid):
Forward: 5.5 (80) @ 25 °C; 1.0 (15) @ 80 °C. Reverse: 4.1 (60) @ 25 °C, intermittent
Diameter, cm (in):
10.7 (4.2)
Bubble Point at 23 °C:
≥1100 mbar (16 psig) nitrogen with 70//30 % IPA/water
Cartridge Nominal Length, in (cm):
5 (12.5)
Filter Pore Size, µm:
0.2
Support Material:
Polypropylene
Wettability:
Hydrophobic
Inlet to Outlet Width, cm (in):
21.3 (8.4)
Packaging:
Double Easy-Open bag
HydroCorr Test:
≤0.38 mL/min @ 2.6 bar (38 psig)
Sterilization:
30 autoclave cycles of 30 min @ 135 °C; not in-line steam sterilizable
Housing:
Polypropylene
Vent Cap Material:
Polypropylene
Nominal Pore Size, µm:
0.2
Bacterial Retention:
Quantitative retention of 107 CFU/cm2 Brevundimonas diminuta (ATCC® 19146) per ASTM F838-83 methodology
Seal Material:
Silicone
Gravimetric Extractables:
≤28 mg after autoclaving and a 24 hour soak in 70//30 % IPA/water
Filtration Area, cm2:
3200
Sterility:
Non-Sterile
Bacterial Endotoxins:
<0.5 EU/mL as determined by the LAL test
Device Material:
Polypropylene


