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.
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) | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MPa | psi | Water (mL/min/cm2) | Air (L/min/cm2) | |||||
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%