Pharma Nylon 6,6 Cartridge Filters0 pages
PNM Cartridge Filters
Nylon 6,6 Membrane
Diagnostics
Medications
LVPs and SVPs
Biologicals
WFI Water
Bulk Pharmaceutical
Chemicals
Integrity Test Specifications
Per 10-in. length, water wetted membrane
Pore Size
0.10 μm
Construction Materials
Filtration Media
Nylon 6,6 Membrane
Media Support
Polypropylene
End Caps
Polypropylene
Center Core
Polypropylene
Outer Support Cage
Polypropylene
Sealing Method
Thermal Bonding
O-rings
Buna, Viton® (or FKM), EP, Silicone,
FEP Encapsulated Silicone, FEP
Encapsulated Viton (or FKM)
Dimensions
Length
5 to 40 in. (12.7 to 101.6 cm) nominal
Outside Diameter
2.75 in. (7.0 cm) nominal
Filtration Area
7.0 ft2 (0.65 m2) per 10 in. length
Total Performance
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< 15 cc/min at 48 psig (3.3 barg)
0.22 μm
PNM Membrane Filter Cartridges are sterilizing grade nylon
cartridges. The nylon membrane used in these cartridges is
optimized for retention. Nylon cartridges see broad service in
sterile fill applications in SVPs and as bioburden management
filters in LVPs. Media and service liquid filtration are other common
applications for this cartridge. Nylon is particularly suited for the
filtration of solvents because of its broad compatibility and low
level of extractables.
Air Diffusion Rate
< 15 cc/min at 35 psig (2.4 barg)
0.45 μm
< 15 cc/min at 20 psig (1.4 barg)
0.65 μm
< 15 cc/min at 15 psig (1.0 barg)
Maximum Operating Parameters
Differential Pressure
•t Forward
50 psid (3.4 bard) 20 °C (68 °F)
•t Reverse
40 psid (2.7 bard) at 20 °C (68 °F)
Operating Temperature
Recommended
Changeout Pressure
82 °C (180 °F) at 10 psid
(0.69 bard) in water
35 psid (2.4 bard)
Sanitization/Sterilization
Filtered Hot Water
90 °C (194 °F), 30 minutes, multiple
cycles, max 3 psid forward flow
Autoclave
121 °C (250 °F), 30 min, multiple cycles
In-line Steam
135 °C (275 °F), 30 min, multiple cycles
For all elevated temperature procedures above, a stainless steel
support ring is required.
Chemical Sanitization
Nylon does not tolerate aggressive chemical sanitization
protocols. Nylon membrane cartridges are best sanitized with
1% hydrogen peroxide or 1% hydrogen peroxide and peracetic
acid. Various manufacturers use different concentrations of
active ingredients. Refer and adhere to the manufacturer’s
instructions for sanitizing nylon membrane.
Pharmaceutical Grade
Applications
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