Sartorius, 17804----------M, Vacusart 0.45 µm

Vacusart is a ready-to-connect filtration unit for reliable venting of vacuum systems. The permanently hydrophobic PTFE membrane incorporated into this unit reliably retains bacteria, particles and water from gas streams.

Vacusart
Reliable Retention of Bacteria, Particles and Water
Product Information
Vacusart is a ready-to-connect filtration unit for reliable venting of vacuum systems. The permanently hydrophobic PTFE membrane incorporated into this unit reliably retains bacteria, particles and water from gas streams. Vacusart offers the highest possible reliability even at high flow rates and for high moisture content
Applications
Vacusart filter units have been specially designed for reliable venting of vacuum lines and tubing. Vacusart is especially reliable as a water or liquid barrier upsteam of valves or vacuum pumps.
Performance
PTFE is the most hydrophobic material available that is used in gas filtration. Even after undergoing several autoclaving cycles, the PTFE membrane still retains its outstanding hydrophobic properties.
Operating Pressure
3 bar max. (~ 45 psi max.)
Autoclaving Temperature
134°C max.
Technical Specification
Membrane: Reinforced PTFE
Housing: Polypropylene
Membrane Area: 20 cm2
Housing Diameter: 64 mm
Pore Size: 0.45 μm
Connectors: Inlet |Outlet Stepped hose barb 6-12 mm (interior thread fits luer male connector)

Specifications
Applications:
Application: Air/Gas Filtration
Application Area: Filling and tranfer vessels; Fermentation carboys; Cell culture chambers; CO₂ incubators (6 to 120 liters); Holding and storage tanks; Autoclave venting; Small bioreactors
Industry: Pharma / Biotech / F&B

Biological Information:
Bacterial Retention: Quantitative Retention of 1 × E7 CFU/cm² Brevundimonas Diminuta ATCC® 19146 per ASTM methodology

Compliance Information:
Bacterial Endotoxins: < 0.25 EU/mL as determined by the LAL test
Biocompatibility (USP Class VI): USP <88>
Biological Reactivity: All materials of this filter element meet the requirements of the current USP Biological Reactivity tests <88> for plastics Class VI (Systemic Injection, Intracutaneous and Implantation tests).
Extractables: The total amount of extractables is well below the limits established by the current USP unter "Sterile Water for Injection".

Connections (Physical):
Connector(s): Inlet: ¼" Hose Barb | Outlet: ¼" Hose Barb

Dimensions:
Filter Diameter: 64 mm | 2,5”
Filter Size: 20 cm² / 3 in²
Filtration Area: 20 cm² / 3 in²

General Specifications:
Capsule/Cartridge Format: Midisart®
Minimum Required Bubble Point: For 0.2 µm min. Bubble Point > 1100 mbar | 15.95 psi, for 0.45 µm min. Bubble Point > 900 mbar | 13.05 psi , wetting agent: IPA | Water (60 | 40)

Materials of Construction:
Filter Material: Polytetrafluorethylene (PTFE)
Housing Material: Polypropylene (PP)
Membrane Material: Polytetrafluorethylene (PTFE)

Operating Conditions:
Maximum Differential Pressure: 3 bar (in-out), 2 bar (out-in)
Maximum Operating Pressure: 3 bar (in-out), 2 bar (out-in)

Physicochemical Information:
Gamma Stable: No
Non-Fiber Releasing: This filter product complies with the title 21 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), section 210.3(b)(6) and 211.72.
Pore Size: 0.45 µm

Product Information:
Brand: Vacusart
Pack Size: 3
Packaging: Non-sterile, bulk packed
Type: Air filter

Sterility/Purity:
Sterilization Method: Autoclavable
Sterilizing Grade: Yes

Usage Protocols:
Sterilization Procedures: Max. Temperature 134 °C, max. Autoclaving 20 Cycles