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MTGR65010

Aervent® 50 Capsule Filter

pore size 0.2 μm

Synonym(s):

Aervent®-50 Filter Unit 0.2 µm hydrophobic 1/8 in. NPTM-1/4 in. HB, EPA Est. 041237-FRA-001

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UNSPSC Code:
23151806
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Quality Segment

400

material

PTFE membrane, polypropylene , polypropylene housing

sterility

non-sterile

sterilization compatibility

gamma compatible

product line

Aervent®

feature

hydrophobic

manufacturer/tradename

Aervent®

parameter

2.1 bar max. differential pressure at 25 °C, 4.1 bar max. inlet pressure (60 psi) at 25 °C

technique(s)

gas filtration: suitable

L

5.3 cm (2.1 in.)

W

2.4 in.

diam.

6.2 cm (2.4 in.)

filtration area

19.6 cm2

impurities

≤0.5 EU/mL bacterial endotoxins (LAL test, Aqueous extraction)

gravimetric extractables

≤1.0 mg

matrix

Aervent®

pore size

0.2 μm pore size

bubble point

≥1100 mbar (16 psig), nitrogen with 60/40% IPA/water at 23 °C

fitting

(3 mm (1/8 in.) NPT Inlet and Outlet)

General description

Prostak™ MF Module are a tangential flow filtration device in a stacked plate configuration with Type V screen open feed channel. A microporous membrane, Durapore® polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF), is bonded on both sides of each plate. The plates are then stacked in parallel forming stacks.

This Prostak™ microfiltration open-channel module features a Pore Size of 0.1 μm and a filtration area of 0.17 m2. PSVVAG021 is available in a 2 stack, making it applicable for bench-top, pilot, and production scale systems.

The modules can be integrity tested and steam sterilized for 20 cycles.

Prostak™ MF modules must be used with a support holder, which controls deflection and provides sanitary fittings for connection to external piping. Sanitary gaskets supplied with the module provide a leak-free connection between the module(s) and the holder.

Application

Typical Applications
  • Sterile venting of vessels and carboys
  • Autoclave vacuum break lines
  • Low volume sterile filtration of non-aqueous fluids
  • Small fermenter inlet and exhaust gas filtration

Preparation Note

Sterilization Method
10 autoclave cycles of 30 min @ 130 °C; not in-line steam sterilizable

Analysis Note

Bacterial Retention
Quantitative retention of 107 CFU/cm2Brevundimonas diminuta (ATCC® 19146) per ASTM F838-83 methodology
Gravimetric Extractables: in 70/30 % IPA/water

Other Notes

Directions for Use
  • Organism Retention: Microorganism
  • Mode of Action: Filtration (size exclusion)
  • Application: BioProcessing
  • Intended Use: Reduction or removal of microorganism/bioburden
  • Instructions for Use: Please refer Steam Sterilization & Integrity Testing Procedures guide and first page of Visual Inspection Guide
  • Storage Statement: Store in dry location
  • Disposal Statement: Dispose of in accordance with applicable federal, state and local regulations.

Legal Information

AERVENT is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
ATCC is a registered trademark of American Type Culture Collection
Durapore is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
Prostak is a trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

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