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Hydrophobic Durapore® 0.22 µm, Opticap® XL Capsule

Opticap® XL 5, inlet connection diam. 9/16 in., pore size 0.22 μm, cartridge nominal length 5 in. (12.5 cm)

Synonym(s):

Opticap Sterilizing Grade XL5 Durapore Hydrophobic 0.22 µm 9/16 in. HB/HB

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About This Item

UNSPSC Code:
23151806

material

PVDF
polypropylene
polypropylene housing
polypropylene support
polypropylene vent cap
silicone seal

Quality Level

400

reg. compliance

meets FDA Indirect Food Additive requirements cited in 21 CFR 177-182 (all component materials)

sterility

non-sterile

sterilization compatibility

autoclavable compatible

product line

Opticap® XL 5

feature

hydrophobic

manufacturer/tradename

Opticap®

parameter

≤5 mL/min nitrogen diffusion at 1.7 bar (25 psig) and 23 °C (in 60/40% IPA/water)
1.0 bar max. differential pressure (15 psid) at 80 °C (Forward)
1.0 bar max. inlet pressure (15 psi) at 80 °C
2.8 bar max. inlet pressure (40 psi) at 60 °C
25 °C max. inlet temp.
3.4 bar max. differential pressure (50 psid) at 25 °C (Reverse; intermittent)
5.5 bar max. differential pressure (80 psid) at 25 °C (Forward)
5.5 bar max. inlet pressure (80 psi) at 23 °C
80 psig max. inlet pressure

technique(s)

sterile filtration: suitable

L

8.4 in.

W

5.7 in.

cartridge nominal length

5 in. (12.5 cm)

diam.

14.5 cm (5.7 in.)

filtration area

0.35 m2

inlet connection diam.

9/16 in.

inlet to outlet W

21.3 cm (8.4 in.)

outlet connection diam.

9/16 in.

impurities

≤0.5 EU/mL bacterial endotoxins (LAL test, Aqueous extraction)
<0.5 EU/mL USP bacterial endotoxins (LAL test, sample aqueous extraction)

matrix

Durapore®

pore size

0.22 μm pore size

bubble point

≥1170 mbar (17 psig), nitrogen with 60/40% IPA/water at 23 °C

fitting

1/4 in. drain/vent hose barb (with double O-ring Seal)
 (14 mm (9/16 in.) Hose Barb Inlet and Outlet)

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General description

Device Configuration: Capsule

Packaging

Double Easy-Open bag

Other Notes

These products are manufactured in a facility which adheres to FDA Good Manufacturing Practices.
Directions for Use

  • Organism Retention: Microorganism
  • Mode of Action: Filtration (size exclusion)
  • Application: BioProcessing
  • Intended Use: Reduction or removal of microorganism/bioburden
  • Instructions for Use: Please refer installation section of OPTICAP® XL Capsules and OPTICAP® XLT Capsules user guide
  • Storage Statement: Store in dry location
  • Disposal Statement: Dispose of in accordance with applicable federal, state and local regulations.

Preparation Note

Sterilization Method
20 autoclave cycles of 30 min @ 126 °C; not in-line steam sterilizable
This product was manufactured with a Durapore® membrane which meets the criteria for a "non-fiber releasing" filter as defined in 21 CFR 210.3 (b) (6).

Analysis Note

Bacterial Retention
Samples were quantitatively retentive of a minimum Brevundimonas diminuta challenge concentration of 1 x 10⁷ CFU/cm² using ASTM® F838 methodology.

Legal Information

ASTM is a registered trademark of American Society for Testing and Materials
Durapore is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
OPTICAP is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Disclaimer

EMD Millipore Corporation certifies that this product complies with the European Pressure Equipment Directive, 97/23/EC of 29 May 1997. This product has been classified under Article 3 § 3 of the Pressure Vessel Directive. It has been designed and manufactured in accordance with sound engineering practice to ensure safe use. In compliance with Article 3 § 3 of this Pressure Vessel Directive, this product does not bear the CE mark.

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