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Sterlitech
Nitrocellulose Mixed Esters (MCE) Membranes:
Product and Performance Characteristics
Sterilization.........................Gamma
Irradiation of Ethylene Oxide (EtO)
Thickness............................Approximately
6 mil (150 um) +/- 10 um
Extractables.........................<4%
BSA Protein Binding..............Approx.
160 ug/cm^2 (depending on pore size)
Max Operating Temp.............180°C
(356°F)
Sealing Compatibility............Ultrasonic,
Heat, Radio Frequency and Insert Molding
Wicking Rate*......................5.0
um – 200 sec.
15.0 um –
70 sec.
Pore Size Range...................0.1
to 5 um
*time required for an
aqueous solution to travel 4 cm.
Performance Characteristics
Pore
Size |
0.1
um |
0.22
um |
0.45
um |
0.8
um |
1.2
um |
5.0
um |
Minimum Bubble
Point, psi (kg/cm^2 ) |
80
(5.62) |
52
(3.66) |
30
(2.11) |
11
(0.77) |
9
(0.63) |
6
(0.42) |
Typical Flow
Rate, mL/min/cm^2 @10psi (0.7 kg/cm^2 ) |
6.9
(0.49) |
19
(1.34) |
51
(3.59) |
198
(13.9) |
265
(18.6) |
650
(45.7) |
Filtration Spectrum, a guide that displays relative size ranges of particles.
MCE Membrane Main
Page.
MCE Membrane Applications.
MCE Membrane Features
& Benefits.
MCE Membrane Price
& Size Information.
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