MCE Membrane Filters, 0.45 Micron, 47mm, Sterile with Hydrophobic Edge

Code: A045G047J-100

Variation ID		Product Code	Pack Size	List Price	Qty
24072	photo_camera	A045G047J-100	100 Pack A045G047J-100	£307.17

Pack: 100 Pack

£307.17

Nitrocellulose Mixed Ester (MCE) Membrane Filters, Sterile with Hydrophobic Edge, 0.45 Micron, 47mm

Advantec sterile Mixed Cellulose Esters (MCE) membranes, composed of a blend of cellulose nitrate and cellulose acetate, are specifically designed for microbiological analysis of water and wastewater. Featuring a hydrophobic edge, these filters prevent sample creep beyond the filtration area, ensuring clean, accurate results. They offer high porosity, fast flow rates, and excellent microorganism recovery, making them ideal for detecting contaminants such as E. coli in water quality monitoring.

Available in both gridded and ungridded formats, these filters support both manual and automated colony counting. The white surface aids visual contrast for observing colonies and color reactions, while clearly spaced 3.1 mm grid lines reduce eye fatigue. The non-toxic ink is free from bacterial growth inhibitors, ensuring reliable performance in sensitive testing environments.

Key Features

Hydrophobic edge prevents sample creep
High porosity and excellent flow rates
Sterile, ready-to-use format for water testing
Available in gridded and ungridded options
Ideal for wastewater, environmental, and microbiological monitoring

MCE Filters in Microbiological Applications

Many microbiological techniques include colony counting after incubation as the standard method of quantification. Gridded filters have clearly defined grid lines spaced at 3.1 mm intervals. The special ink used is nontoxic and completely free from bacterial growth inhibitors. White gridded disks are designed for the recovery and retention of E. Coli bacteria in water/waste-water analysis as well as other microbiological tests. Black mixed cellulose esters(MCE) are available plain for automatic colony counting applications, as well as gridded to assist in manual counting procedures. Black MCE membranes provide contrast between residue or cell colors and the filter without having to counter-stain the membrane.

Water and Wastewater Industry:
Capturing/culturing microorganisms using the MF Technique

Test Method 9222 B: Total Coliforms (0.45 µm)
Test Method 9222 D: Fecal Coliforms (0.45 µm)
Test Method 9230 C: Fecal Coliforms (0.45 µm)
Test Method 9215 D: Total Bacteria (0.20 µm/0.45 µm)
Test Method 9260 B: Salmonella (0.45 µm)
Test Method 9213: Pseudomonas sp (0.20 µm)
Test Method 9213 E: Psedomonas aeruginosa (0.80 µm)

Manufacturer: Advantec
Pore Size: 0.45
Diameter (mm): 47mm
Sterile: Yes
Grid: Plain
Pack Size: 100

USP Class VI Testing	Passed
BSA Protein Binding	~160 μg/cm²
Extractables	<4%
Max. Operating Temp	130 °C (266 °F)
Sealing Compatibility	Ultrasonic, Heat, Radio Frequency, and Insert Molding
Nominal Thickness	150 µm

Performance by Pore Size

	Air Flow Rate¹	Water Flow Rate²	Bubble Point (psi)³
0.10 µm	0.67	2.7	35.3
0.20 µm	2.4	17.5	54.5
0.45 µm	5.0	45.0	35.0
0.65 µm	11.2	120.0	21.3
0.80 µm	15.0	165.0	16.4
1.00 µm	20.4	220.0	13.9
3.00 µm	28.3	300.0	10.2
5.00 µm	40.9	400.0	8.5
8.00 µm	65.0	NA	4.0

*Notes:
1. Airflow measured as L/min·cm² at 10psi differential pressure
2. Water flow measured as mL/min·cm² at 10psi differential pressure
3. Bubble point for 0.1µm pore size measured using 100% IPA. All others measured using purified water.

HS Code / Commodity Code: 8421900040