PCTE Hydrophobic Membrane Disc, 12.0µm

The PCTE Hydrophobic Membrane Disc is engineered from a thin, microporous polycarbonate film, specifically designed for applications in blood assays and high-purity filtration. While the polycarbonate material is inherently hydrophobic, it undergoes treatment with a wetting agent to enhance its hydrophilic properties, making it versatile for a variety of laboratory settings.

Manufactured using a rigorous two-stage production process, this membrane adheres to stringent quality standards, allowing for precise control over pore size and density. The result is a translucent, microporous film featuring a smooth, flat surface, ensuring that all particles larger than the specified pore size are reliably captured. This quality makes it ideal for collecting blood test samples or executing high-purity, general-purpose filtration.

Key Characteristics:

• Absolute Pore Size and Density: Delivers controlled liquid flow through the membrane while capturing 100% of cells larger than the pore size, ensuring optimal filtration.
• Smooth, Thin, Glass-like Surface: Designed for precise particle identification by microscopy, facilitating enhanced analytical capabilities.
• Superior Strength: With a tensile strength of 207 bar (> 3000 psi), this membrane maintains its pore specifications and will not stretch or deform under pressure.
• Low Extractables: Guarantees clean tests that promote consistent results, crucial for sensitive applications.
• Negligible Absorption/Adsorption: Maximizes critical solution recovery, ensuring high efficiency during filtration processes.

Applications:

• Flow control of reagents through assays
• General Filtration
• Precise filtration and prefiltration
• Removal of red blood cells from plasma

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