MCE, Nitrocellulose Mixed Esters

Sterlitech sterile MCE is a mixture of nitrocellulose and cellulose acetate, used when you need a single sterile membrane. Additional Product & Performance Characteristics can be found in the "Application" tab.

*MCE0247100SGH also features a hydrophobic edge*

Sterile MCE Membrane Filter Applications:

Ideal for capturing and culturing microorganisms using the MF Technique in the Water and Wastewater Industry (see chart in "Application" tab).
Used to determine particulate contamination of lubricating oil and hydraulic fluid in patch test kits.

SKU	Product Name	Pore Size	Diameter (mm)	Grid	Pad	Pack Size	Price
A020H047A	Nitrocellulose Mixed Ester (MCE) Membrane Filters, Advantec, Sterile Individual Pack, w/o Pad, gridded, 0.22 Micron, 47mm, 100/PK	0.2	47	Yes	No	100	$57.72
A100H047A	Nitrocellulose Mixed Ester (MCE) Membrane Filters, Advantec, 1.0 Micron, 47mm, Sterile Individual Pack, gridded, 100/Pk	1	47	Yes	No	100	$118.79
A080R047A	Nitrocellulose Mixed Ester (MCE) Membrane Filters, Advantec, Black, Sterile, gridded, no-pad, 0.8 Micron, 47mm, 100/Pk	0.8	47	Yes	No	100	$79.88
A080M047A	Nitrocellulose Mixed Ester (MCE) Membrane Filters, Advantec, Black, Sterile, (with pad), gridded, 0.8 Micron, 47mm, 100/Pk	0.8	47	Yes	Yes	100	$136.55
A080H047A	Nitrocellulose Mixed Ester (MCE) Membrane Filters, Advantec, 0.8 Micron, 47mm, Sterile, Gridded, 100/Pk	0.8	47	Yes	No	100	$56.54
A045H047W	Nitrocellulose Mixed Ester (MCE) Membrane Filters, Advantec, Sterile Individual Pack (no pad), gridded, 0.45 Micron, 47mm, 1000/Pk	0.45	47	Yes	No	1000	$428.73
A045F047W	Nitrocellulose Mixed Ester (MCE) Membrane Filters, Advantec, Sterile Individual Pack (with pad), gridded, 0.45 Micron, 47mm, 1000/Pk	0.45	47	Yes	Yes	1000	$429.43
A045H047Y	Nitrocellulose Mixed Ester (MCE) Membrane Filters, Advantec, Sterile, with Grid, 0.45 micron, 47mm, 200/pk	0.45	47	Yes	No	200	$115.35
A045R047A	Nitrocellulose Mixed Ester (MCE) Membrane Filters, Advantec, Black, Sterile, gridded, no-pad, 0.45 Micron, 47mm, 100/Pk	0.45	47	Yes	No	100	$79.88
A045M047A	Nitrocellulose Mixed Ester (MCE) Membrane Filters, Advantec, Black, Sterile, gridded, WITH pad, 0.45 Micron, 47mm, 100/Pk	0.45	47	Yes	Yes	100	$136.55
A045G047A	Nitrocellulose Mixed Ester (MCE) Membrane Filters, Advantec, Sterile Individual Pack (no pad), non-gridded 0.45 Micron, 47mm, 100/Pk	0.45	47	No	No	100	$110.74
A045H047A	Nitrocellulose Mixed Ester (MCE) Membrane Filters, Advantec, Sterile Individual Pack (no pad), gridded, 0.45 Micron, 47mm, 100/Pk	0.45	47	Yes	No	100	$56.54
A045F047A	Nitrocellulose Mixed Ester (MCE) Membrane Filters, Advantec, 0.45 Micron, 47mm, White, Sterile Individual Pack, Gridded, w/Pad, 100/Pk	0.45	47	Yes	Yes	100	$117.14
A020H047K	Nitrocellulose Mixed Esters (MCE) Membrane Filters, Advantec, 0.2 Micron, 47mm, Gridded with Hydrophobic Edge, Sterile w/o Pad, 100/Pk	0.2	47	Yes	No	100	$380.02

Applications

Use the chart below to find which sterile MCE pore size to use when capturing and culturing microorganisms using the MF Technique in the Water and Wastewater Industry.

Test Organism	Test Method	Pore Retention
Total Coliforms	9222 B	0.45µm
Fecal Coliforms	9222 D 9230 C	0.45µm
Total Bacterica	9215 D	0.20µm 0.45µm
Salmonella	9260 B	0.45µm
Pseudomonas sp (Psedomonas aeruginosa)	9213 9213 E	0.20µm 0.80

Specifications

Individual MCE Membrane Filter Specifications

Pore Size (μm)	Color	Surface	Bubble Point		Flow Rate		Porosity (%)	Thickness (μm)
Pore Size (μm)	Color	Surface	MPa	psi	Water (mL/min/cm²)	Air (L/min/cm²)	Porosity (%)	Thickness (μm)
0.10	White	Plain	≥0.24	≥35.3	2.7	0.67	65	110
0.20	White	Plain	≥0.37	≥54.5	17.5	2.4	73	133
0.30	White	Plain	≥0.28	≥41.2	30	3.7	75	140
0.45	White	Plain	≥0.24	≥35.0	45	5.0	78	145
0.45	White	Gridded	≥0.16	≥24.2	80	8.0	79	142
0.45	Black	Gridded	≥0.22	≥32.7	50	5.0	78	135
0.45	Green	Gridded	≥0.22	≥32.7	50	5.0	78	135
0.65	White	Plain	≥0.14	≥21.3	120	11.2	79	150
0.80	White	Plain	≥0.11	≥16.4	165	15.0	80	150
0.80	Black	Gridded	≥0.10	≥14.9	170	15.0	80	145
0.80	Green	Gridded	≥0.10	≥14.9	170	15.0	80	145
1.00	White	Plain	≥0.096	≥13.9	220	20.4	80	150
3.00	White	Plain	≥0.070	≥10.2	300	28.3	81	155
5.00	White	Plain	≥0.058	≥8.5	400	40.9	81	160
8.00	White	Plain	≥0.052	≥7.5	2316	65		150

General MCE Membrane Specifications

USP Class VI Testing: Passed

BSA Protein Binding: Approx. 160 μg/cm²(depending on pore size)

Max Operating Temp.: 180 °C (356 °F)

Sealing Compatibility: Ultrasonic, Heat, Radio Frequency and Insert Molding

Extractables: <4%

MCE, Nitrocellulose Mixed Esters

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Specifications

Individual MCE Membrane Filter Specifications

General MCE Membrane Specifications

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