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China Suppliers Factory Challenge Pore® PES Low-Protein-Binding Hydrophilic Sterile Filters for Biopharmaceuticals
Features
- Reliable bacteria and particle retention
- Broad chemical compatibility(pH1-14)
- Extremely low leachables
- Low protein binding
Typical Application
- Prefiltration of cell culture media
- Buffer filtration
- Pre-column / Pre-ultrafiltration protective filtration
- Filtration of serum and blood products
- Sterile filtration of final products
Operating Conditions
| Maximum operating temperature | 80℃ |
| Maximum differential pressure | 0.55MPa/25℃ 0.1MPa/80℃ |
Material Construction
| Filter Membrane | Hydrophilic Polyethersulfone (PES) |
| Inner Cage, Outer Cage | Polypropylene (PP) |
| Capsule Housing | Polypropylene (PP) |
| Capsule Vent O-Ring | Silicone Rubber |
| Filtration Accuracy | 0.2+0.45μm |
Biosafety
| Endotoxin | <0.25 EU/mL |
| Biocompatibility |
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Dimension
| Disc Filter | D50: 20cm² |
| Capsule Filter | 01: 0.075m² 02: 0.14m² 04: 0.25m² 05: 0.34m² 10: 0.68m² |
* Challenge Filair® PTFE filter cable of up to 50 cycles of high-temperature steam sterilization.
Sterilization
Challenge Pore® PES capsule filter cable of be sterilized by high-temperature steam (121 °C for 30 minutes, up to 5 cycles) or by gamma irradiation (25–40 kGy)
0.45μm Pre-Filtration Capsule Filter Flow Rate

Differential Pressure / Flow Rate at 20 °C: (L/min)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the chemical compatibility of this PES capsule filter?
The filter offers broad chemical compatibility, operating reliably within a pH range of 1 to 14.
What are the recommended sterilization methods?
The Challenge Pore® PES capsule filter can be sterilized by high-temperature steam (121 °C for 30 minutes, up to 5 cycles) or by gamma irradiation (25–40 kGy).
What materials are used in the construction of this filter?
The filter membrane is made of Hydrophilic Polyethersulfone (PES), the inner/outer cages and capsule housing are made of Polypropylene (PP), and the capsule vent O-ring is constructed from Silicone Rubber.
What are the maximum operating conditions for this capsule filter?
The maximum operating temperature is 80℃. The maximum differential pressure limit is 0.55MPa at 25℃ and 0.1MPa at 80℃.
Does the filter meet international biosafety standards?
Yes. The filter is compliant with USP <87> Non-cytotoxic standards and meets the USP <88> Class VI plastic biocompatibility requirements, with an endotoxin level of <0.25 EU/mL.
What filtration accuracy and dimensions are available?
It provides a filtration accuracy of 0.2+0.45μm. Available dimensions include Disc Filter (D50: 20cm²) and Capsule Filters in sizes 01 (0.075m²), 02 (0.14m²), 04 (0.25m²), 05 (0.34m²), and 10 (0.68m²).





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