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Ultracel® PL-1 Membrane, 1,000 MWCOClear Sorting & Filtering Show Filter
Catalogue NumberFilter Diameter (⌀)Pack Size
PLAC0251025 mm 10 Show Pricing & Availability
PLAC0431044.5 mm 10 Show Pricing & Availability
PLAC0471047 mm 10 Show Pricing & Availability
PLAC0621063.5 mm 10 Show Pricing & Availability
PLAC0761076 mm 10 Show Pricing & Availability
PLAC15005150 mm 5 Show Pricing & Availability

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Ultracel® PL-3 Membrane, 3,000 MWCOClear Sorting & Filtering Show Filter
Catalogue NumberFilter Diameter (⌀)Pack Size
PLBC0251025 mm 10 Show Pricing & Availability
PLBC0431044.5 mm 10 Show Pricing & Availability
PLBC0471047 mm 10 Show Pricing & Availability
PLBC0621063.5 mm 10 Show Pricing & Availability
PLBC0761076 mm 10 Show Pricing & Availability
PLBC15005150 mm 5 Show Pricing & Availability

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Ultracel® PL-5 Membrane, 5,000 MWCOClear Sorting & Filtering Show Filter
Catalogue NumberFilter Diameter (⌀)Pack Size
PLCC0251025 mm 10 Show Pricing & Availability
PLCC0431044.5 mm 10 Show Pricing & Availability
PLCC0471047 mm 10 Show Pricing & Availability
PLCC0621063.5 mm 10 Show Pricing & Availability
PLCC0761076 mm 10 Show Pricing & Availability
PLCC15005150 mm 5 Show Pricing & Availability

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Ultracel® PL-10 Membrane, 10,000 MWCOClear Sorting & Filtering Show Filter
Catalogue NumberFilter Diameter (⌀)Pack Size
PLGC0251025 mm 10 Show Pricing & Availability
PLGC0431044.5 mm 10 Show Pricing & Availability
PLGC0471047 mm 10 Show Pricing & Availability
PLGC0621063.5 mm 10 Show Pricing & Availability
PLGC0761076 mm 10 Show Pricing & Availability
PLGC15005150 mm 5 Show Pricing & Availability

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Ultracel® PL-30 Membrane, 30,000 MWCOClear Sorting & Filtering Show Filter
Catalogue NumberFilter Diameter (⌀)Pack Size
PLTK0251025 mm 10 Show Pricing & Availability
PLTK0431044.5 mm 10 Show Pricing & Availability
PLTK0471047 mm 10 Show Pricing & Availability
PLTK0621063.5 mm 10 Show Pricing & Availability
PLTK0761076 mm 10 Show Pricing & Availability
PLTK15005150 mm 5 Show Pricing & Availability

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Ultracel® PL-100 Membrane, 100,000 MWCOClear Sorting & Filtering Show Filter
Catalogue NumberFilter Diameter (⌀)Pack Size
PLHK0251025 mm 10 Show Pricing & Availability
PLHK0431044.5 mm 10 Show Pricing & Availability
PLHK0471047 mm 10 Show Pricing & Availability
PLHK0621063.5 mm 10 Show Pricing & Availability
PLHK0761076 mm 10 Show Pricing & Availability
PLHK15005150 mm 5 Show Pricing & Availability

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Biomax® Membrane, 5,000 MWCOClear Sorting & Filtering Show Filter
Catalogue NumberFilter Diameter (⌀)Pack Size
PBCC0251025 mm 10 Show Pricing & Availability
PBCC0431044.5 mm 10 Show Pricing & Availability
PBCC0621063.5 mm 10 Show Pricing & Availability
PBCC0761076 mm 10 Show Pricing & Availability

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Biomax® Membrane, 10,000 MWCOClear Sorting & Filtering Show Filter
Catalogue NumberFilter Diameter (⌀)Pack Size
PBGC0251025 mm 10 Show Pricing & Availability
PBGC0431044.5 mm 10 Show Pricing & Availability
PBGC0471047 mm 10 Show Pricing & Availability
PBGC0621063.5 mm 10 Show Pricing & Availability
PBGC0761076 mm 10 Show Pricing & Availability

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Biomax® Membrane, 30,000 MWCOClear Sorting & Filtering Show Filter
Catalogue NumberFilter Diameter (⌀)Pack Size
PBTK0251025 mm 10 Show Pricing & Availability
PBTK0431044.5 mm 10 Show Pricing & Availability
PBTK0471047 mm 10 Show Pricing & Availability
PBTK0621063.5 mm 10 Show Pricing & Availability
PBTK0761076 mm 10 Show Pricing & Availability

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Biomax® Membrane, 50,000 MWCOClear Sorting & Filtering Show Filter
Catalogue NumberFilter Diameter (⌀)Pack Size
PBQK0251025 mm 10 Show Pricing & Availability
PBQK0431044.5 mm 10 Show Pricing & Availability
PBQK0471047 mm 10 Show Pricing & Availability
PBQK0621063.5 mm 10 Show Pricing & Availability
PBQK0761076 mm 10 Show Pricing & Availability

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Biomax® Membrane, 100,000 MWCOClear Sorting & Filtering Show Filter
Catalogue NumberFilter Diameter (⌀)Pack Size
PBHK0251025 mm 10 Show Pricing & Availability
PBHK0431044.5 mm 10 Show Pricing & Availability
PBHK0621063.5 mm 10 Show Pricing & Availability
PBHK0761076 mm 10 Show Pricing & Availability

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Biomax® Membrane, 300,000 MWCOClear Sorting & Filtering Show Filter
Catalogue NumberFilter Diameter (⌀)Pack Size
PBMK0251025 mm 10 Show Pricing & Availability
PBMK0431044.5 mm 10 Show Pricing & Availability
PBMK0471047 mm 10 Show Pricing & Availability
PBMK0621063.5 mm 10 Show Pricing & Availability
PBMK0761076 mm 10 Show Pricing & Availability

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Biomax® Membrane, 500,000 MWCOClear Sorting & Filtering Show Filter
Catalogue NumberFilter Diameter (⌀)Pack Size
PBVK0251025 mm 10 Show Pricing & Availability
PBVK0431044.5 mm 10 Show Pricing & Availability

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Stirred Cell AccessoriesClear Sorting & Filtering Show Filter
Catalogue Number
6003 Show Pricing & Availability
6028 Show Pricing & Availability
6015 Show Pricing & Availability

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Documentation

References

Reference overviewApplication
MicroRNA expression detected by oligonucleotide microarrays: System establishment and expression profiling in human tissues
Omer Barad, Eti Meiri, Amir Avniel, Ranit Aharonov, Adi Barzilai, Isaac Bentwich, Uri Einav, Shlomit Gilad, Patrick Hurban, Yael Karov, Edward K. Lobenhofer, Eilon Sharon, Yoel M. Shiboleth, Marat Shtutman, Zvi Bentwich and Paz Einat
Genome Research 14:2486-2494, 2004  2004

Highly selective membranes in protein ultrafiltration
Feins M, Sirkar KK,Biotechnol Bioeng. 2004 Jun 20;86(6):603-11
Biotechnol Bioeng. 2004 Jun 20;86(6):603-11  2004

Protein Purification
Electrokinetic characterisation of ultrafiltration membranes by streaming potential, electroviscous effect, and salt retention
Huisman IH (REPRINT) ; Pradanos P; Hernandez A
Journal of membrane science 2000, V178, N1-2, p55-64 2000  2000

Effect of Solution pH on Protein Transport Through Ultrafiltration Membranes
Douglas B. Burns and Andrew L. Zydney
Biotechnol Bioeng 64: 27-37, 1999.  1999

Integrated process for the removal of emulsified oils from effluents in the steel industry
Benito JM; Rios G; Gutierrez B; Pazos C; Coca J (REPRINT)
Separation Science and Technology 1999, V34, N15, P3031-3043 SN- 0149-6395  1999

Industrial QC
Acrylamide production in an ultrafiltration-membrane bioreactor using cells of Brevibacterium imperialis CBS 489-74
Cantarella M (reprint) ; Spera A; Cantarella L; Alfani F ; Journal of membrane science, v147, N2, p279-290 1998
Journal of membrane science, v147, N2, p279-290 1998  1998

Enzyme Assays
In vitro and in vivo grafting of xeno pig fetal liver fragments using ultrafiltration membrane
Kanai N.; Morita N.; Munkhbat B.; Gansuvd B.; Hagihara M.; Nagamachi Y.;Tsuji K.
Cell Transplantation SO- 7/4 (417-420) 1998  1998

Cell Culture
Metabolic screening using on-line ultrafiltration mass spectrometry
Van Breemen R.B.; Nikolic D.; Bolton J.L.
Drug Metabolism and Disposition , 26/2 (85-90) 1998  1998

Performance Characteristics of Waste Oil Emulsion Treatment by Ultrafiltration
Lin, S. H.; Lan, W. J. Yuan Ze University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
J Environ Sci Health-Toxic Hazard Subst Environ Eng 1998,SO- vA33, n3, p385(20)  1998

General approach for the development of high-performance liquid chromatography methods for biosurfactant analysis and purification
Lin, S.-C. Chen, Y.-C. Lin, Y.-M.
J. Chromatogr., A ; Journal of Chromatography, A v. 825 pg 149-159 6 Nov 1998  1998

FAQ

QuestionAnswer
When doing diafiltration, how many initial volumes would it take to remove the salt?It takes three initial volumes to remove 95% of the salt and five initial volumes to remove 99.9% of the salt.
What molecular weight cut-off should I select for proteins of different sizes?As a rule, when using Ultracel membranes it is best to select a membrane 2-3 times smaller than the solute to be retained by the membrane. In the case of the Biomax membranes 4-5 times smaller than the NMWL is suggested. For more information on choosing the appropriate membrane cutt off: http://www.millipore.com/publications.nsf/docs/RF036
What is the best way to store disc membranes?Solutions of 10% ethanol in water or 0.1% azide in water will preserve the membrane. For long-term storage, refrigeration is recommended.
What is the pH range for YM membrane?The pH range is 3-13.
My recovery is low. Why?1. What concentration are you using?
a. If it is protein and <10ug/ml, the protein may be binding to the plastic (not the membrane). We suggest passivation (See passivation protocol).
b. If it is DNA and >100ug/ml, most likely the DNA is precipitating out. There is no solution except use less DNA.

2. Are you using a detergent?
a. If yes, and it is greater than the critical micelle concentration, it will not pass through the membrane pores. Suggest diluting out the sample (See detergent study).
What is the temperature limit for the Ultracel YM membrane?The temperature limit for the Ultracel YM membrane is 121 degrees C.
What is the temperature limit for the Biomax membrane?The temperature limit for the Biomax membrane is 50 degrees C.
What is the average thickness of the Ultracel YM membrane?The average thichness of the Ultracel YM membrane is 8 mil.
What is the difference between Biomax and Ultracel membrane?Biomax is a polyethersulfone membrane designed with maximum flow characteristics. The protein retention is typically 80-85% of a globular solute with that molecular weight limit. Ultracel is a regenerated cellulose membrane designed with maximum recovery characteristics. The protein retention is typically 90-95% of a globular solute with that molecular weight limit.
What are the different membranes types and advantages?MEMBRANE TYPE & MW Cut-off

NameMaterialAdvantage
YMRegenerated Cellulose AcetateHigh Recovery
PLRegenerated Cellulose AcetateHigh Recovery
PM BioMaxPolyethersulfoneHigh Flux
PM PolyethersulfoneHigh Flux
PCRegenerated Cellulose AcetateHigh Recovery
YCCellulose AcetateLowest MWCO