Optiseal Cartridge Filters with 0.22 µm Hydrophobic Durapore Membrane

Optiseal Cartridge Filters with 0.22 µm Hydrophobic Durapore Membrane

Reliable filters for the sterile filtration of gases and liquids
Durapore hydrophobic membrane cartridges are sterilizing-grade filters that provide sterility assurance, high flow rates and high throughput. They are used for sterile tank and gas venting, as well as for the filtration of liquids in small and large volume systems. Durapore 0.22 µm hydrophobic polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) membrane reliably eliminates contaminants and microorganisms in sterilizing applications, even at high pH.

Featuring a unique cartridge-to-housing sealing mechanism and pleated membrane configuration, these Optiseal Durapore 0.22 µm hydrophobic cartridges offer maximum sterility assurance.


Regulatory Compliance
Filters with hydrophobic Durapore 0.22 µm membrane are designed, developed, and manufactured in accordance with a Quality Management System approved by an accredited registering body to an ISO^® 9000 Quality Systems Standard and are shipped with a Certificate of Quality. Each filter is integrity tested during manufacturing and is supported by a comprehensive Validation Guide for compliance with regulatory requirements.

For traceability and easy identification, each filter is labeled with the product name and identifying characteristics.


Specifications    (return to top)

Optiseal Filters Filtration Area, m2 0.18 Materials of Construction Filter media Hydrophobic PVDF Supports Polypropylene Structural components Polypropylene O-ring Silicone Integrity Test Bubble Point at 23 °C ≥1240 mbar (18 psig) nitrogen with 60//40 % IPA/water Nitrogen Diffusion at 23 °c ≤2 mL/min @ 1.0 bar (15 psig) in water after IPA prewet Maximum Differential Pressure, bar (psid) Forward: 5.5 (80) @ 25 °C; 3.5 (50) @ 80 °C; 0.35 (5) @ 135 °C. Reverse: 3.5 (50) @ 25 °C Bacterial Endotoxins <0.5 EU/mL as determined by the LAL test Bacterial Retention Quantitative retention of 107 CFU/cm2 Brevundimonas diminuta (ATCC® 19146) per ASTM F838-83 methodology Sterilization 30 SIP cycles of 30 min @ 135 °C; 10 autoclave cycles of 30 min @ 126 °C

Typical Air Flow Rate versus Pressure Drop

Optiseal Cartridge with 0.22 µm Hydrophobic Durapore Membrane