Sterile liquid membrane — Nylon 66

PF-N6
Nylon 66 Membrane Filter

PF-N6 cartridges contain an inherently hydrophilic nylon 66 membrane — single layer 0.1 · 0.2 · 0.45 · 0.8 · 1.0 · 3.0 · 5.0 µm, double layer 0.1 + 0.1 · 0.2 + 0.2 · 0.45 + 0.2 · 1.0 + 0.45 · 1.2 + 0.45 µm. A modified nylon 66 membrane with positive-charged zeta particles is available.

LRV ≥ 7 · 0.2 µm grades 6.9 bar ΔP (fwd, 25 °C) SIP 121 °C · 35 (SL) / 50 (DL) cycles
0.1–5.0 µm
Removal ratings, single layer
Positive zeta
Modified membrane option
LRV ≥ 7
Bacterial retention · 0.2 µm grades
Hydrophilic
Water-wet
USP Cl. VI
FDA 21 CFR rated
35 / 50
SIP cycles at 121 °C · SL / DL
PF-N6 membrane filter cartridge
PF-N6 — Nylon 66 Membrane Filter
Sterile liquid membrane · Nylon 66
Sizes available
5″ – 40″ cartridge lengths
Retention & Performance
MembraneInherently hydrophilic nylon 66 · positive-zeta option
Retention gradesSL 0.1 · 0.2 · 0.45 · 0.8 · 1.0 · 3.0 · 5.0 µm · DL 0.1 + 0.1 · 0.2 + 0.2 · 0.45 + 0.2 · 1.0 + 0.45 · 1.2 + 0.45 µm
Bacterial retentionB. diminuta, 10⁷ cfu/cm²: LRV ≥ 7 on the 0.2 µm grades, sterile filtrate.
EndotoxinAqueous extraction of autoclaved filter < 0.25 EU/ml, LAL, USP <85> (extraction test, not an endotoxin removal rating)
Δp forward6.9 bar at 25 °C · 4.0 bar at 60 °C · 2.4 bar at 80 °C
Construction
ConstructionNylon 6,6 membrane on polypropylene hardware
Core / end capsPP (std)
O-ringsSilicone · EPDM · Fluoroelastomer (FEP/PFA encapsulated)
CertificationsUSP Cl. VI · FDA 21 CFR 177–182 · EC 1935/2004
Liquid Filtration Family
PF-N6 — Liquid Filtration Element Range
CodeMediaPore sizeKey propertyPrimary duty
PF-PESPolyethersulphone0.1 · 0.2 · 0.45 · 0.65 · 1.2 µmNaturally hydrophilic · LRV ≥ 7 (0.2 µm grade)Sterile liquid · pharma · beverage
PF-PPPolypropylene0.10 µm · 0.20 µm · 0.50 µm · 0.65 µm (PF-PP-C · depth filtration) · 0.5–10 µm (pre-filter)Chemical resistant · Retention by grade and particle sizeAggressive media · food · chemical
PF-PTePTFE0.2 µmHydrophobic · up to 100 forward SIP cycles (30 min at 135 °C)Sterile gas/vent · aggressive liquid
PF-PVDFPVDF0.1/0.2/0.45/0.65/1.0 µmLRV ≥ 7 (0.2 µm grade) · low extractablesCold and hot WFI · antibiotics · chemicals · sanitising agents
PF-N6This productNylon 66 (positive-zeta option)SL 0.1 · 0.2 · 0.45 · 0.8 · 1.0 · 3.0 · 5.0 µm · DL 0.1 + 0.1 · 0.2 + 0.2 · 0.45 + 0.2 · 1.0 + 0.45 · 1.2 + 0.45 µmInherently hydrophilic · LRV ≥ 7 (0.2 µm grades)WFI · LVP · biological solutions
PF-BEVHydrophilic PES (double-layer)0.2 + 0.1 · 0.2 + 0.2 · 0.45 + 0.2 · 0.65 + 0.2 · 0.45 + 0.45 · 0.65 + 0.45 µmDouble-layer · LRV ≥ 7 (0.1 / 0.2 µm final layer)Wine · beer · juice · water
Where It's Used
Applications & Industries
WFI & pharma water filtration

Inherently hydrophilic nylon 66 membrane for water for injection (WFI) — LRV ≥ 7 on the 0.2 µm grades.

Pharma water →
Biological & buffer solutions

Final filtration of biological solutions and buffer solutions — single and double layer; a positive-zeta membrane option is available.

Pharma fermentation →
LVP & pharmaceutical solutions

Large-volume injections (LVP) and final filtration of pharmaceutical solutions — autoclaved effluent meets USP <788>; materials meet USP Class VI-121 °C plastics.

Pharma IV →
Antibiotics & bioburden reduction

Listed duties per the PF-N6 datasheet — antibiotics and bioburden reduction (PF-N6SL 0.45 µm, PF-N6DL 1.0 + 0.45 µm).

Pharma chemicals →
Liquid filtration hub

Full PF cartridge family for sterile liquid filtration — housings, sizing and replacement finder.

Liquid hub →
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