amcFluoroGuard HP--American Membrane Corporation

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amcFluoroGuard HP

amcFluoroGuard HP cartridge filter incorporates a layer of pleated PTFE membrane in an all polypropylene construction. It is particularly designed for high-volume delivery of sterile air/gas filtrate for pharmaceutical venting, clarification and point-of-use air or gas filtration. It is also suitable for chemical filtration.

amcFluoroGuard HP cartridge is certified biosafe and is non-phylogenic. It meets the HIMA standards for bacterial retention and sterile filtration.

amcFluoroGuard HP cartridge is 100% integrity tested during manufacturing via bubble point to assure product performance.

Optimized for critical venting applications, amcFluoroGuard HP cartridge is tested for extensive hours of exposure to steam at 40 psi. The construction also provides one of the highest air flow rates in the industry, minimizing the differential pressure build-up in critical tanks and vessels.

Performance Advantages

Made exclusively of two hydrophobic materials, i.e., polytetrafluoroethylene and polypropylene with no adhesives to provide lower extractables
Broad chemical compatibility and temperature resistance
Engineered to withstand shocks, back pressure, and rigors of chemical processing operations
High flow rates and reduced pressure drops make for improved filtration efficiency
Extensive process controls for reliable and consistent lot-to-lot service
Each filter is integrity tested to guarantee performance
All materials of construction are non-toxic and biosafe

Typical Applications

Process air/gas filtration, tank bioreactor or fermentor venting, filtration of organic chemicals, acids, etchants, solvents, sterile tank vent, dry compressed gases

Materials of Construction
Filter Media:	Pleated hydrophobic PTFE membrane
Support Material:	Polypropylene
Structure Components:	Polypropylene
Sealing Technology:	Thermal bonding

Dimensions
Nominal Length:	10, 20, 30, and 40 inch (25.4, 50.8, 76.2, and 101.6 cm)
Diameter:	2.7 inches (6.9 cm)

Nominal Pore Sizes	0.1, 0.2 μm

Typical Effective Filtration Area	8.6 ft² (0.8 m²) per 10 inch

Maximum Operating Temperature	90°C (194°F) at 30 psi (2.1 bar)
(Supported adapters are recommended for applications at elevated temperature over 60°C)

Sterilization/Sanitization Methods
Autoclave:	121°C (250°F) for 30 minutes up to 30 cycles
In-line Steam:	140°C (284°F) for 60 minutes at 2 psi (0.14 bar) up to 20 cycles

Maximum Differential Forward Pressure	60 psi (4.1 bar) at ambient temperature

Maximum Differential Back Pressure	15 psi (1 bar) at ambient temperature

Recommended Integrity Tests

Minimum Bubble Point:	0.1 μm: 21 psi (1.5 bar) - ethanol 0.2 μm: 15 psi (1.1 bar) - ethanol

Typical Liquid Flow Rates	0.1 μm: 0.9 gpm/psi/10 inch (4.8 lpm/0.1 bar/25.4cm) 0.2 μm: 1.5 gpm/psi/10 inch 8 lpm/0.1 bar/25.4cm)

Typical Air Flow Rates	0.1 μm: 20 cfm/psi/10 inch at atmospheric pressure (48 Nm³/hr/0.1 bar/25.4 cm) 0.2 μm: 30 cfm/psi/10 inch at atmospheric pressure (72 Nm³/hr/0.1 bar/25.4 cm)

Typical Non-Volatile Residue	≤0.01 g/10 inch length in IPA

Endotoxin Level	<0.25 EU/mL utilizing Limulus Amoebocyte Lysate (LAL) test

Biosafety	Membrane materials passes USP Class VI-121°C Plastics Test

Ordering Information
PS ■ ■ H ◆ ● ▲
■ Rated Pore Size	10	0.1 μm
■ Rated Pore Size	20	0.2 μm

◆ Nominal Length	1	10 inch (25.4 cm)
	2	20 inch (50.8 cm)
	3	30 inch (76.2 cm)
	4	40 inch (101.6 cm)

● Cartridge Configuration	D	SOE, Flat
	F	DOE, Gasket/Gasket 10 inch increments
	J	SOE, -222/Flat/SS*
	K	SOE, -222/Fin/SS*
	M	SOE, -222/Flat
	P	SOE, -222/Fin
	Q	SOE, -226/Fin
	R	SOE, -226/Fin/SS*
	V	SOE, -226/Flat
	W	SOE, -226/Flat/SS*

▲ Seal Material	S	Silicone
	V	Viton
	E	Ethylene Propylene

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