amcFluoroGuard--American Membrane Corporation

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amcFluoroGuard

amcFluoroGuard cartridge filter contains a layer of pleated PTFE membrane filter with a layer of polypropylene depth filters as a prefilter in an all polypropylene construction. It is particularly designed to deliver sterile air/gas filtrate for pharmaceutical venting, clarification and point-of-use air or gas filtration. It is also suitable for chemical filtration. amcFluoroGuard Filter cartridge is biosafe and suitable for sterile liquid filtration.

The self-contained filter element requires minimal handling and is easily disposed of after use. Thermal bonding of membrane and components minimizes extractables, while allowing the filter to withstand multiple sterilizations without losing integrity.

amcFluoroGuard cartridge is compatible with autoclave and in-line steam sterilization, as well as chemical sanitization methods. Each amcFluoroGuard cartridge is integrity tested to verify compliance with established pore size specifications.

Performance Advantages

Constructed of only hydrophobic materials, i.e., polytetrafluoroethylene and polypropylene with no adhesives to ensure lower extractables
Withstands shocks and back pressure in rigorous applications
Broad chemical compatibility and temperature resistance
All materials of construction are non-toxic and biosafe, and are listed as being acceptable for food contact applications according to the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21
100% integrity tested during manufacturing to assure product quality and reliability

Typical Applications

Tank bioreactor or fermentor venting, filtration of compressed air, point-of-use air or gas filtration, clarification or prefiltration of organic based formulation, filtration of solvents for extraction, sterile tank vents, filtration of cleaning and sanitizing agents

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	5.4 ft² (0.50 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 (1.0 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 Air Flow Rates	0.1 μm: 13 cfm/psi/10 inch at atmospheric pressure (31 Nm³/hr/0.1 bar/25.4 cm) 0.2 μm: 20 cfm/psi/10 inch at atmospheric pressure (48 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 P S ■ ■ F ◆ ● ▲
■ 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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