MicroVantage MAT Series0 pages

MicroVantage™ MAT Series
PTFE Membrane Filter Cartridges
•t Absolute retention ratings from 0.1 to 1.0 microns
•t High surface area provides superior flow rates and
minimizes system size requirements
•t Constructed of Inherently hydrophobic PTFE membrane and
polypropylene components
•t Ideal for gas / vent applications and filtering of aggressive
solvents and chemicals
•t PTFE membrane and polypropylene component construction
offers excellent chemical compatibility and cost
effectiveness versus all fluoropolymer filters
•t Complies with Food & Drug Administration’s CFR criteria for
food & beverage contact
•t Meets USP Class VI Biological Test for plastics.
•t Available in standard lengths and end cap configurations to
fit most filter housings
Applications
Tank Ventilationttt
Process Gasest tt
Compressed Air ttt
Alcoholstttt
Basestttt
Specialty Chemicals
Photoresists
Solventstt
Acids
Esterst
Specifications & Operating Parameters
Pore Sizes 0.1, 0.2, 0.45, 1.0 microns
Maximum Operating Temperature 176°F ( 80°C)
Nominal Lengths 9.75" (24.7 cm), 10" (25.4 cm),
20" (50.8 cm), 30" (76.2 cm), 40" (101.6 cm)
Recommended Change-out Differential Pressure
Outside Diameter 2.67" (6.78 cm)
Maximum Differential (Collapse) Pressure
35 psid (2.4 bar)
Inside Diameter 1.0" (2.54 cm)
Forward: 70 psid @ 70°F (5.2 bar @ 21°C), 40 psid @176°F (2.8 bar @ 80°C)
Reverse: 40psid @ 70°F (2.7 bar @ 21°C)
Media Surface Area 8.5 sq.ft. (0.79 m2)
Sanitization and Sterilization
per 10 inches filter length
Gaskets/O-rings
Silicone, Buna N, EPR, Viton, Teflon Encapsulated Viton (O-rings only)
Materials of Construction
Filter Media: tt
Outer Cage tt
Inner Core: tt
End caps: tt
PTFE
Polypropylene
Polypropylene
Polypropylene
Hot water at 175°F (80°C) at 5 psid for 30 minutes
In-line steam at 257°F (125°C) @ 1 psid (0.7 bar) for 30 minutes
Autoclavable at 257°F (125°C) for 30 minutes
FDA and USP Compliance
All filters are manufactured of virgin polypropylene materials with no
additives or other manufacturing agents. All polypropylene materials
comply with the requirements of Food and Drug Administration Title 21
of The Code of Federal Regulations 174.5, 177.1520 and 177.1630. All
components meet current USP Class VI biological tests for plastics
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