Pharmaceutical

PureFlo® Polyethylene(PE) Disc Capsule Filters
Gamma Stable | Single-use
PureFlo® Polyethylene (PE) Disc Capsule Filters aredesigned for sterile vent and compressed air applicationsin the pharmaceutical industry. The unique PE membraneoffers higher flow rates than typical gamma-compatible
vent filters. The high flow rate and compact design allows
for efficient integration, minimizing the space and weight ofthe vent filter in single-use systems.

Materials of Construction

Operating Conditions

Media:Media Supports:
Shell and Over Mold:
O-Rings:

Typical Uses
Venting
Bioreactor Inlet Gas
Compressed AirChemical compatibility information available upon request.

Polyethylene
Polyethylene (when present)
Polyethylene
Silicone (when present)

Maximum Operating Pressure

Liquid: 5.5 bar (80 psi) at 22°C (72°F); Gas: 4.1 bar (60 psi) at 22°C (72°F)

Maximum Forward Differential Pressure

5.0 bar (72 psi) at 72°F/22°C

Maximum Reverse Differential Pressure

3.0 bar (44 psi) at 72°F/22°C

Maximum Operating Temperature

140°F/60°C

Integrity Testing*

0.2 μm

60% isopropanol /40% water bubble point of ≥1.2 bar (17.4 psi) using air at 22 °C.

USP Class VI

The fluid path components meet the requirements of the USP, Biological Test for Plastics, Class VI

Bacterial Endotoxins

An aqueous extraction of this product contains <0.25 EU/ml as determined by the Limulus Amebocyte
Lysate (LAL) Test.

Bacterial Retention

This product is quantitatively retentive towards Brevundimonas diminuta (ATCC #19146) at a minimum challenge level of 107
CFU per cm2 of filtration area, consistent with ASTM F838-05.

Sterilization

This product is compatible with gamma irradiation up to 50 kGy.

*All filters are 100% integrity tested.

FILTRATION TECHNOLOGIESPureFlo® Polyethylene (PE) Disc Capsule Filters
PureFlo Polyethylene (PE) Disc Capsule Filters Ordering Guide

Filter Sizes

Filter Types

Description

Outer Shell Diameter*

Effective Filtration Area (EFA)

D13C

13 mm disc

16 mm

0.8 cm2

D25C

25 mm disc

33 mm

4.6 cm2

D40C

40 mm disc45.5 mm10.5 cm2

D50C/G50C

50 mm disc

54 mm

15.9 cm2

D65R

65 mm disc

72 mm

26 cm2

D90R

90 mm disc

99 mm

60 cm2*Listed dimensions are nominal. Engineering drawings with tolerances are available upon request.
PureFlo Disc Filter
Capsules
D13C = 13 mm Discfilter

Filter Media Grade

Inlet Fitting

UE020 = 0.2 μm Polyethylene
Membrane

D25C = 25 mm Discfilter
D40C = 40 mm Discfilter

D13C

UE020

0H
0H
AH
1H
1H
1Q
2H
3H
LFLM

Outlet Fitting
0H = 1/16” hose barb
0H = 1/16-3/32” hose barb
AH = 3/32” hose barb
1H = 1/8” hose barb
1H = 1/8-3/16” hose barb
1Q = 1/8” male quick coupling
2H = 3/16-1/4” hose barb (stepped)
3H = 1/4-3/8” hose barb (stepped)
LF = female Luer lock
LM = male Luer lock1H

1H

Example – D13CUE0201H1H (13 mm Disc, 0.2 μm polyethylene membrane, 1/8” hose barb (single) inlet/outlet.)Custom adapters are available upon request.

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PureFlo Polyethylene (PE) Disc Capsule Filters Ordering Guide

PureFlo Disc Filter
Capsules
D50C/G50C = 50mm Disc filter

Filter Media GradeUE020 = 0.2 μm PolyethyleneMembrane

D65R = 65 mm Discfilter
D90R = 90 mm Discfilter

D50C

UE020

Inlet Fitting

Outlet Fitting
1H = 1/8” hose barb (multi)
1Q = 1/8” male quick coupling
2H = 1/4” - 3/8” hose barb (stepped)
2H = 1/4” - 5/16” hose barb (stepped)
2H = 1/4” hose barb (stepped)
2Q = 1/4” male quick coupling for metal latch
3H = 5/16” - 3/8” hose barb (stepped)
3H = 3/8” hose barb (stepped
4H = 1/2” hose barb (stepped)
4Q = 1/2” male quick coupling
5H = 5/8” hose barb (multi)
LF = female Luer lock
LM = male Luer lock
LS = male Luer slip
MT = 1/2” tri-clamp
TC = 1.5” tri-clamp

1H
1Q
2H
2H
2H
2Q
3H
3H
4H
4Q
5H
LFLMLSMTTC

1H

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1HExample – D50CUE0201H1H: (50 mm Disc, 0.2 μm polyethylene membrane, 1/8” hose barb (single) inlet/outlet.)Custom adapters are available upon request

Saint-Gobain Performance PlasticsFiltration Technologies
50 W Watkins Mill Rd
Gaithersburg, MD 20878 USA
Tel: (703) 335-9910
Fax: (703) 574-8060
www.filtration-fls.saint-gobain.com

IMPORTANT: It is the user’s responsibility to ensure the suitability and safety of Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics
products for all intended uses and that the materials to be used comply with all applicable regulatory requirements.
This product is not intended for use in or with a medical device or to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics assumes no responsibility for any product failures that occur due to misuseof the materials it provides arising out of the design, fabrication or application of the products into which thematerials are incorporated.
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products are sold without any guaranty and/or warranty. The only obligation under any applicable productwarranty will be to replace any portion proving defective, or at our option, to refund the purchase price thereof.
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