Pharma PES Cartridge Filters0 pages
PPS Cartridge Filters
Double Layered PES Membrane
Diagnostics
Vaccines
LVPs and SVPs
Biologicals
Water for Injection
Ophthalmics
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
Integrity Test Specifications
Per 10-in. length, water wetted membrane
Pharmaceutical grade polyethersulfone PPS Filter Cartridges are
sterilizing grade cartridges. The polyethersulfone (PES) membrane
used in these cartridges is optimized for retention and is double
layered for extra security. Polyethersulfone cartridges see broad
service in sterile fill applications in SVPs and biological products.
Polyethersulfone is particularly suited for the filtration of products
whose constituents, such as preservatives and proteins, can adsorb
to the media. The low binding characteristics of polyethersulfone
make it a good choice for filtration of ophthalmics and valuable
protein solutions such as vaccines and other biologicals. PPS
Membrane Filter Cartridges are 100% integrity tested.
Pore Size
Air Diffusion Rate
0.03 μm
< 15 cc/min at 60 psig (4.1 barg)
0.10 μm
< 15 cc/min at 48 psig (3.3 barg)
0.22 μm
< 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)
0.80 μm
< 15 cc/min at 12 psig (0.8 barg)
1.0 μm
< 15 cc/min at 8 psig (552 mbarg)
Construction Materials
1.2 μm
< 15 cc/min at 7 psig (483 mbarg)
Filtration Media
Double Layered Asymmetric
Polyethersulfone (PES) 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)
Maximum Operating Parameters
Total Performance
Critical Process Filtration, Inc. is a vertically integrated manufacturer
of filtration products to industries in which filtration is considered
a critical part of the manufacturing process. We supply a complete
line of products and services to help you cost effectively satisfy all
your filtration requirements from a single source.
Differential Pressure
•t Forward
50 psid (3.4 bard) at 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
Performed using industry standard concentrations of hydrogen
peroxide, paracetic acid, sodium hypochlorite and other
selected chemicals.
Pharmaceutical Grade
Pharmaceutical Grade
Applications
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