Biopharm Nylon 6,6 Cartridge Filters0 pages
BNM Cartridge Filters
Nylon 6,6 Membrane
Applications
Buffers and Feedstocks
SVPs
WFI Water
LVPs
Solvents
Vaccines
Length
5 to 40 in. (12.7 to 101.6 cm) nominal
Outside Diameter
2.75 in. (7.0 cm) nominal
Filtration Area
7.0 ft2 (0.65 m2) per 10 in. length
Integrity Test Specifications
Water-wetted membrane
Pore Size
0.10 μm
Biopharmaceutical grade Nylon 6,6 membrane filter cartridges
are made using Nylon 6,6 membrane. The Nylon membrane used
in these cartridges is optimized for retention. Nylon cartridges see
broad service in bioburden management for filling operations as
well as for buffers, feedstocks, purified water, WFI, and other media.
BNM cartridges are also used for the filtration of solvents because
of Nylon’s broad compatibility and low level of extractables.
Construction Materials
Filtration Media
Nylon 6,6 Membrane
Media Support
Polypropylene
End Caps
Polypropylene
Center Core
Polypropylene
Outer Support Cage
Polypropylene
Sealing Method
Thermal Bonding
O-rings
Buna, Viton® (or FKM), EP, Silicone,
FEP Encapsulated Silicone, FEP
Encapsulated Viton (or FKM)
Air Diffusion Rate
< 30 cc/min at 48 psig (3.3 barg)
0.22 μm
< 30 cc/min at 35 psig (2.4 barg)
0.45 μm
< 30 cc/min at 20 psig (1.4 barg)
0.65 μm
< 30 cc/min at 15 psig (1.0 barg)
Maximum Operating Parameters
Differential Pressure
•t Forward (in water)
50 psid (3.4 bard) at 20 °C (68 °F)
•t Reverse
40 psid (2.7 bard) at 20 °C (68 °F)
Operating Temperature
Recommended
Changeout Pressure
82 °C (180 °F) at 60 psid (4.1 bard)
in water
35 psid (2.4 bard)
Sanitization/Sterilization
Critical Process Filtration, Inc. is a vertically integrated manufacturer
of filtration products to industries in which filtration is considered
a critical part of the manufacturing process. We supply a complete
line of products and services to help you cost effectively satisfy all
your filtration requirements from a single source.
90 °C (194 °F), 30 minutes, multiple
cycles, max 3 psid forward flow
Autoclave
121 °C (250 °F), 30 min, multiple cycles
In-line Steam
Total Performance
Filtered Hot Water
135 °C (275 °F), 30 min, multiple cycles
For all elevated temperature procedures above, a stainless steel
support ring is required.
Chemical Sanitization
Nylon does not tolerate aggressive chemical sanitization
protocols. Nylon membrane cartridges are best sanitized with
1% hydrogen peroxide or 1% hydrogen peroxide and peracetic
acid. Various manufacturers use different concentrations of
active ingredients. Refer and adhere to the manufacturer’s
instructions for sanitizing nylon membrane.
Biopharmaceutical Grade
Dimensions
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