Replace syringe-coupled devices with single filter units for one-time use
Often used for removing particulates from potentially hazardous samples
Pour or pipet sample into filter barrel, insert plunger and compress to filter into autosampler vial
Preassembled units consist of a filter barrel and a plunger Built-in air purge minimizes holdup Integrated construction eliminates filter pop-off Support stand protects slip-Luer tip, recessed to reduce chance of contamination Handle samples up to 12mL in volume All have an integral 25mm diameter filter in barrel (graduated in 1mL intervals) with polyethylene plunger Filtration area: 3.0cm 2 Glass microfiber prefilter ensures higher flow with less clogging Units with NYL, PTFE, and PVDF membranes are available sterile Cellulose Acetate (CA) Low nonspecific protein binding, high loading capacity; for biologicals Glass Microfiber (GMF) High loading capacity, binder-free, fast flowrates; for clarifying aqueous or organic solutions, pH 3 to 8 Nylon (NYL) Inherently hydrophilic; for clarifying aqueous and organic samples, pH 3 to 10 Polypropylene (PP) For aqueous and organic solutions; ideal for aggressive samples and high debris Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) Hydrophobic; for samples >50% organic solvents Polyvinylidene Fluoride (PVDF) Low protein binding; for aqueous samples