SteriLUX® Filter (PVDF Membrane, Hydrophilic) - High Flow, Sterile Filtration

A versatile PVDF membrane filter designed for critical filtration of aqueous and organic solvent-based solutions.

The hydrophilic SteriLUX^® polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) membrane filter is available in discs, capsules, high capacity UltraCap^® and UltraCap^® H.D. capsules, and cartridges with 0.1 µm, 0.2 µm, 0.4 µm and 0.6 µm absolute ratings. It is optimized for the clarification, prefiltration and sterile filtration of liquids. Manufactured by a state-of-the-art process, the SteriLUX^® filter provides the highest flow rates of any PVDF filter.

Design Features

Modified PVDF membrane for inherent water wettability
Highest flow rates of any PVDF membrane filter
Extremely low protein and preservative binding
Compatible with a wide range of solvents, acids and chemicals
Extremely low extractables
Repeatedly steam sterilizable in situ
Meets ASTM bacterial validation standards
Cleanroom manufactured

What are the typical applications?

Sterile filtration of parenterals, antibiotics, vaccines, diagnostics, buffers, diluents, reagents, serum, tissue culture media and media additives
Clarification and purification of deionized water, aqueous solvents, acids, bases and plating solutions
Clarification and stabilization of beer, wine and bottled water products
Particulate removal and bioburden reduction in aqueous liquid streams