Millipore Introduces New Fortis™ SL Solvent Filtration Cartridge Filters for Reliable API Filtration

Billerica, Massachusetts—May 30, 2007—Millipore Corporation announced today that new Fortis SL cartridge filters are now available. With broad chemical and caustic compatibility of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), these filters are ideal for use in the manufacture of active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) containing methylene chloride, acetone, isopropyl alcohol, ethyl acetate and other organic solvents.

Fortis SL cartridge filters are available in 10-, 20-, and 30-inch sizes. They can be autoclaved or steamed in place up to 135°C. The robust design of Fortis SL cartridge filters delivers superior bacterial retention and particle removal with a value to match your bulk processing needs. Fortis SL cartridge filters are manufactured with a consistent, repeatable manufacturing process that is characterized by high capacity, low extractables and resistance to thermal and hydraulic stress.

For more information, please contact Millipore Customer or Technical Service at 1-800-MILLIPORE or visit www.millipore.com/bioprocess.

Millipore’s Bioprocess division delivers integrated solutions and services for every application, every step and every scale of the drug development and manufacturing process. With more than 50 years of experience, Millipore provides the world’s leading biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies with resources designed to improve yields, process economics and speed to market. For more information, visit www.millipore.com/bioprocess.

About Millipore
Millipore is a leading provider of products and services that improve productivity in biopharmaceutical manufacturing and in clinical, analytical and research laboratories. The Company is organized in two operating divisions. Its Bioprocess division helps enable pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies to optimize their manufacturing productivity, ensure the quality of drugs, and scale up the production of difficult-to-manufacture biologics. Its Bioscience division helps to optimize laboratory productivity and workflows. Its products and enabling technologies that are used in the laboratory are essential for the research and development of biologically based life science therapeutics. Millipore has a deep understanding of its customers' research and manufacturing process needs, and offers reliable and innovative tools, technologies and services. The Company is part of the S&P 500 index and employs approximately 5,800 employees in more than 47 offices worldwide. For additional information on Millipore Corporation, please visit its website at: www.millipore.com/.

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