Fluorofil™

Description

Guaranteed microbial ratings in a liquid challenge
Fluorofil™ cartridges are validated for bacterial removal in liquids in accordance with PDA, HIMA guidelines and ASTM F838-05, with a log reduction value >7. This test is stringent in comparison to an airborne particulate challenge test.
Bacterial spores and viruses
The retention of bacterial spores and viruses carried in aerosols over extended time periods has been independently validated in tests carried out by the UK Health Protection Agency.
Flow ΔP characteristics
The unique characteristics of the ePTFE membrane, combined with the construction of the Fluorofil™ filter cartridge, results in exceptionally high gas flow rates at low pressure differentials. These features result in lower energy consumption and fewer filter cartridges per system.
Steam sterilisation
Cartridge integrity and low TOC levels
Solvents and aggressive chemicals

Ethylene Propylene, PTFE encapsulated, Silicone or Nitrile.

Absolute Microbial Rating	Effective Filtration Area (each 254mm (10″) module)
0.02, 0.1, 0.2 and 0.45μm	0.73m2 (7.8ft2)

Maximum continuous: 80°C (176°F).

In situ steam 100 x 20 minute cycles at 135°C (275°F) to 150 x 20 minute cycles at 125°C (257°F).

Sterile process gases
The supply of sterile gas for critical applications in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, food and beverage markets.
Sterile vents
The safe sterile venting of processing vessels in pharmaceutical, fermentation, and food and beverage processes.
Fine chemicals and solvents
Photoresists and developers
The microfiltration of photoresists and developer solvents, susceptible to contamination and precipitation during manufacture, storage and processing.
Pure water supply systems

Typical clean air flow rate:
A 254mm (10”) Fluorofil™ single cartridge exhibits the flow-ΔP characteristics indicated below.