Sartorius, 5181307T5--OO--D, Sartofluor® LG Capsule 0.2 µm Size 5

Sartofluor® LG Capsules provide sterile liquid filtration with a hydrophobic 0.2 µm PTFE membrane, optimized for solvents. They ensure process security and compliance, making them ideal for biopharmaceutical applications requiring reliable performance and easy handling.

Sartofluor® LG Capsules
Product Information:
Sartofluor® LG Capsules are designed to provide efficient sterile liquid filtration solutions for the biopharmaceutical industry. Utilizing a hydrophobic PTFE membrane, these capsules offer reliable performance in various settings, particularly for solvent applications. Below is a detailed overview of their formats, applications, materials, and advantages.
Formats:
Sartofluor® LG Capsules: Available in two sizes with a filtration area of 0.015 and 0.03 m², suited for small-scale liquid filtration applications, providing flexibility and efficiency in laboratory-scale operations.
Packaging Format: Offered in bulk packs in sets of 5 or 10, providing flexibility for different operational needs.
Applications:
Bioreactors: Ensures sterile conditions for optimal cell growth and product yield, preventing contamination.
Storage Tanks: Maintains sterility during storage, safeguarding product integrity.
Autoclaves: Effective for sterile venting applications, maintaining equipment sterility and operational efficiency.
Solvent Filtration: Provides reliable filtration for solvents, ensuring process security.
Materials Used:
Membrane: Hydrophobic PTFE, offering high moisture repellence and efficient filtration performance.
Capsule Housing: Constructed from polypropylene, ensuring durability and resistance to chemical exposure.
O-Rings: Made from EPDM, providing compatibility with various process conditions.
Advantages:
Compact Design: Convenient for single-use applications, reducing cross-contamination risks and simplifying handling.
Moisture Repellence: Ensures effective gas and liquid flow rates at low differential pressures.
Sterility: Proven bi-directional sterility and high retention rates for bacteria and particles.
Reliability: Robust design with full control over production, ensuring consistent performance and process security.
Durability: Capable of multiple autoclaving sterilization cycles.
Traceability: 100% integrity tested and clear labeling for easy identification.
Compliance: Meets USP Plastic Class VI Test and non-fiber releasing standards.
Technical Specifications:
Differential Pressure: Up to 4 bar at 20 °C.
Sterilization: Capable of autoclaving sterilization.
Performance: High air and liquid flow rates under atmospheric pressure conditions.
Sartofluor® LG Capsules are engineered to deliver reliable performance across various biopharmaceutical applications, ensuring process security and compliance with industry standards. Their compact design and robust materials make them an ideal choice for maintaining sterile conditions in demanding environments. For more information or to place an order, please visit our e-Shop or contact us directly.

Specifications
Applications:
Application: Air/Gas Filtration
Application Area: Bioreactors (Inlet | Outlet); Storage tank venting; Filling equipment venting; Freeze dryer autoclave venting
Industry: Pharma / Biotech

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 Inlet: 1/4" Multiple Stepped Hose Barb
Connector Outlet: 1/4" Multiple Stepped Hose Barb
Connector(s): Inlet: ¼" Hose Barb | Outlet: ¼" Hose Barb

Dimensions:
Filter Size: size 5 (0.03 m² / 0.32 ft²)
Filtration Area: 0.03 m²
Outer Diameter: 65 mm without venting screw

General Specifications:
Capsule/Cartridge Format: Capsules
Maximum Allowable Back Pressure: Cartridges GA | Mini Cartridges | Junior at 3 bar | 43.5 psi at 20 °C; Cartridges LG | Maxicaps® | Midicaps® | Capsules at 2 bar | 29 psi at 20 °C
Maximum Diffusion: N/A
Minimum Required Bubble Point: 1.0 bar | 14.5 psi

Materials of Construction:
Filter Material: Polytetrafluorethylene (PTFE)
Housing Material: Polypropylene (PP)
Material o-ring | seal: Silicone (SI)
Membrane Material: Polytetrafluorethylene (PTFE)
Support Fleece: Polypropylene (PP)

Operating Conditions:
Maximum Differential Pressure: 4 bar

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: 0.2 µm

Product Information:
Brand: Sartofluor®
Filter Type: Membrane Filters
Pack Size: 10
Type: Air filter

Sterility/Purity:
Delivery Condition: Sterile - Autoclaved
Sterilization Method: Autoclavable
Sterilizing Grade: Yes

Usage Protocols:
Sterilization Procedures: Cartridges (GA & LG) | Mini Cartridges | Junior: Autoclaving at 134 °C, 2 bar | 29 psi, 30 min, sterilization cycles: min. 25 or In-Line Steam Sterilization at 134 °C, 20 min. at max differential pressure of 0.5 bar | 7.25 psi, sterilization cycles: max. 150, min. 25 (Mini Cartridges); Maxicaps® | Midicaps® | Capsules: Autoclaving at 134 °C, 2 bar | 29 psi, 30 min, sterilization cycles: min. 25 (Maxicaps® | Midicaps®), min. 5 (Capsules)