Filtration

Vacuum Filtration

<h2 dir="ltr">What are Vacuum Bottle-Top Filter Systems?</h2>
 Vacuum bottle-top filter systems are single-use, sterile filtration assemblies consisting of a graduated polystyrene funnel with an integrated membrane filter bonded to a polystyrene receiver bottle, connected by a hose-port adaptor to a house vacuum line or benchtop vacuum pump. The applied negative pressure (&minus;50 to &minus;100 kPa) draws liquid through the membrane into the receiver bottle, which is sealed after filtration for immediate use or cold-room storage.&nbsp;
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50mL Vacuum Filtration Units for small-scale sterile sampling
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150mL Vacuum Filtration Systems for rapid reagent preparation
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250mL Filtration Units for routine buffer sterilization
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500mL Vacuum Filtration Cups for mid-scale media processing
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1000mL Large Volume Filtration for industrial-scale batching
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Sterile Bottle-Top Filters for secure aseptic transfer
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<h2 dir="ltr"> How to Choose Vacuum Filtration Systems</h2>
 PES vs. PVDF Membrane for Vacuum Filtration PES membranes provide low protein binding (~1&ndash;2 &micro;g/cm&sup2;), high flow rates, and broad aqueous-solution compatibility &mdash; the standard for routine DMEM, RPMI, HBSS, PBS, and supplement-containing media sterilization. PVDF membranes have slightly lower protein binding than PES and greater chemical resistance to mild organic solvents, mild acids, and alkaline solutions. Use PVDF when filtering protein-rich solutions (FBS, antibody preparations, conditioned medium with high protein content) or when mild organic solvents are present in the filter solution. Volume Selection 250 mL systems (50 mm diameter membrane, 50 mL funnel) suit small media aliquots, supplement solutions, and transfection reagent preparations. 500 mL systems (90 mm diameter membrane, 150 mL funnel) are the routine lab workhorse for standard 500 mL media bottle preparation and FBS filtration. 1,000 mL systems (90 mm diameter membrane, 350 mL funnel) handle full-liter media preparations and large-volume buffer sterilization. All NEST systems include a pre-attached, graduated polystyrene receiver bottle in the corresponding volume. Pore Size: 0.10 &micro;m vs. 0.22 &micro;m vs. 0.45 &micro;m 0.22 &micro;m is the sterilizing grade per USP &lt;1229.2&gt; and ICH Q9: retains all bacteria and fungi; used for routine cell culture media, PBS, and buffer preparation. 0.45 &micro;m is the clarification grade: used as a pre-filtration step before 0.22 &micro;m to remove large particulates from turbid or high-biomass samples (FBS, conditioned media, cell culture supernatants, crude lysates), extending 0.22 &micro;m filter throughput by 3&ndash;5&times; on difficult samples. 0.10 &micro;m is the mycoplasma-removal grade: required when preparing media for Mycoplasma-sensitive primary cell culture or when processing serum or supplementary reagents that may harbor Mycoplasma species. Note that 0.10 &micro;m filtration is substantially slower than 0.22 &micro;m due to the tighter membrane pore structure. Practical Tips for Maximum Throughput Pre-wet the membrane by briefly passing 5&ndash;10 mL of sterile water through before the sample &mdash; this wets the hydrophilic PES or PVDF membrane and reduces initial resistance. For FBS and other viscous solutions, pre-filter through 0.45 &micro;m before the 0.22 &micro;m step. Maintain a vacuum at &minus;50 to &minus;80 kPa; excessive vacuum (&gt; &minus;100 kPa) can shear fragile membrane pores and increase non-specific protein adsorption. Do not autoclave the assembled bottle-top filter &mdash; PES and PS components are not rated for autoclave sterilization. 
<h2 dir="ltr"> Specifications Context</h2>
 NEST Scientific vacuum bottle-top filters are manufactured from polystyrene funnel and receiver bottle components with PES or PVDF membranes. PES membranes have documented low protein binding (~1&ndash;2 &micro;g/cm&sup2;) per NEST scientific USA FAQ. Membrane diameter: 250 mL volume &rarr; 50 mm; 500 mL and 1,000 mL &rarr; 90 mm. The hose connector design accommodates various standard vacuum hose diameters. NEST PES 0.22 &micro;m vacuum filters are described as comparable in performance to leading brands, including Corning Stericup, Thermo Fisher Scientific, and Sartorius, per NEST Scientific USA's product page. All NEST vacuum filters are sterile and non-pyrogenic per the lot certificate. NEST Scientific vacuum bottle-top filters are stocked by MBP in all core SKUs. 
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Adaptor for Vaccum Filtration System, 45mm to 38mm, 1/pk, 10/cs

334591 by NEST Scientific is a polypropylene adaptor that converts a 45 mm vacuum filtration port to a 38 mm connection, compatible with NEST disposable vacuum filtration systems in 250 mL, 500 mL, and 1000 mL formats. Supplied 1/pk, 10/cs for lab and bioprocessing filtration setups.

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Vacuum Filtration Systems  (PES Membrane)

Bottle Top Vacuum Filter, PES, Sterile

NEST sterile PES bottle top vacuum filters in 15 variants — five volumes (50–1000 mL) × three pore sizes (0.1, 0.22, 0.45 µm). E-beam SAL 10⁻⁶, low protein binding, 50 mm membrane. SKUs 347011–344013. 1/pk, 24/cs.

50 mL Bottle Top Vacuμm Filter, 0.1 μm, PES, Sterile, 1/pk, 24/cs

50 mL Bottle Top Vacuum Filter, 0.22 μm, PES, Sterile,1/pk, 24/cs

50 mL Bottle Top Vacuμm Filter, 0.45 μm, PES, Sterile, 1/pk, 24/cs

150 mL Bottle Top Vacuμm Filter, 0.1 μm, PES, Sterile, 1/pk, 24/cs

150 mL Bottle Top Vacuum Filter, 0.22 μm, PES, Sterile,1/pk, 24/cs

150 mL Bottle Top Vacuμm Filter, 0.45 μm, PES, Sterile, 1/pk, 24/cs

250 mL Bottle Top Vacuμm Filter, 0.1 μm, PES, Sterile, 1/pk, 24/cs

250 mL Bottle Top Vacuum Filter, 0.22 μm, PES, Sterile,1/pk, 24/cs

250 mL Bottle Top Vacuμm Filter, 0.45 μm, PES, Sterile, 1/pk, 24/cs

500 mL Bottle Top Vacuμm Filter, 0.1 μm, PES, Sterile, 1/pk, 24/cs

500 mL Bottle Top Vacuum Filter, 0.22 μm, PES, Sterile,1/pk, 24/cs

500 mL Bottle Top Vacuμm Filter, 0.45 μm, PES, Sterile, 1/pk, 24/cs

1000 mL Bottle Top Vacuμm Filter, 0.1 μm, PES, Sterile, 1/pk, 24/cs

1000 mL Bottle Top Vacuum Filter, 0.22 μm, PES, Sterile,1/pk, 24/cs

1000 mL Bottle Top Vacuμm Filter, 0.45 μm, PES, Sterile, 1/pk, 24/cs

Vacuum Filtration Systems (PVDF Membrane)

Bottle Top Vacuum Filter, PVDF, Sterile

Bottle Top Vacuum Filter, PVDF, Sterile by NEST Scientific are E-beam sterilized to SAL 10⁻⁶, manufactured in an ISO 7 cleanroom, certified DNase/RNase-free and non-pyrogenic, for protein solution filtration, buffer sterilization, and media preparation. Available in 50mL, 150mL, 250mL, 500mL, and 1000mL, each in 0.10µm, 0.22µm, and 0.45µm pore sizes.

50 mL Bottle Top Vacuμm Filter, 0.1 μm, PVDF, Sterile, 1/pk, 24/cs

50 mL Bottle Top Vacuum Filter, 0.22μm, PVDF, Sterile,1/pk, 24/cs

50 mL Bottle Top Vacuμm Filter, 0.45 μm, PVDF, Sterile, 1/pk, 24/cs

150 mL Bottle Top Vacuμm Filter, 0.1 μm, PVDF, Sterile, 1/pk, 24/cs

150 mL Bottle Top Vacuum Filter, 0.22μm, PVDF, Sterile,1/pk, 24/cs

150 mL Bottle Top Vacuμm Filter, 0.45μm, PVDF, Sterile, 1/pk, 24/cs

250 mL Bottle Top Vacuμm Filter, 0.1 μm, PVDF, Sterile, 1/pk, 24/cs

250 mL Bottle Top Vacuum Filter, 0.22 μm, PVDF, Sterile,1/pk, 24/cs

250 mL Bottle Top Vacuμm Filter, 0.45 μm, PVDF, Sterile, 1/pk, 24/cs

500 mL Bottle Top Vacuμm Filter, 0.1 μm, PVDF, Sterile, 1/pk, 24/cs

500 mL Bottle Top Vacuum Filter, 0.22 μm, PVDF, Sterile,1/pk, 24/cs

500 mL Bottle Top Vacuμm Filter, 0.45 μm, PVDF, Sterile, 1/pk, 24/cs

1000 mL Bottle Top Vacuμm Filter, 0.1 μm, PVDF, Sterile, 1/pk, 24/cs

1000 mL Bottle Top Vacuum Filter, 0.22 μm, PVDF, Sterile,1/pk, 24/cs

1000 mL Bottle Top Vacuμm Filter, 0.45 μm, PVDF, Sterile, 1/pk, 24/cs

Cell Scrapers

<h2 dir="ltr"> What are Cell Scrapers?</h2>
 Cell scrapers are sterile, single-use disposable tools with a polystyrene handle and a free-rotating polyethylene blade used to mechanically detach and harvest adherent mammalian cells from the TC-treated surface of culture flasks, dishes, and multi-well plates when enzymatic detachment (trypsin, Accutase, Dispase) is not appropriate. The free-rotating blade mechanism allows the angle to be adjusted by applying gentle pressure on the handle &mdash; the blade twists to align with the vessel surface for consistent, complete cell removal across the full growth area. Choose the 13 mm blade for T25 and T75 flasks and multi-well plates; choose the 20 mm blade for T175, T225, and 100&ndash;150 mm dishes, where a wider blade reduces the number of passes needed to clear the full growth surface.
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<li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Cell Scrapers with 24.3cm Handle for extended reach in flasks</li>
<li dir="ltr" role="presentation">220mm Handle Scrapers with 13mm Blade for precision harvesting</li>
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<h2 dir="ltr"> How to Choose Cell Scrapers</h2>
 When to Use Cell Scrapers Instead of Trypsin Cell scraping is the correct harvesting method when:
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<li style="text-align: left;">Trypsinization damages the protein or surface marker of interest; scraping preserves surface antigens, including CD markers for flow cytometry and receptor proteins for biochemical assays.&nbsp;</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">The cell line does not detach effectively with trypsin (some primary cells, fibroblasts in dense monolayers, epithelial cells after extended culture)</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Harvest must be complete and rapid for protein or RNA extraction protocols with RNase-sensitive targets, where trypsin incubation time introduces RNA degradation risk</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">The downstream assay uses cells in medium without trypsin carryover (some enzyme assays, reporter gene assays, and cell viability assays where trypsin activity in the sample affects results). </li>
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Blade Size by Vessel Format The 13 mm blade (catalog 710001, 220 mm handle) is designed for T25 and T75 flasks and multi-well plates (6-well through 24-well). The blade width covers approximately 1&ndash;1.5 passes across a T75 flask width for complete surface coverage. The 20 mm blade (catalog 710011, 280 mm handle) suits T175 and T225 flasks, 100 mm and 150 mm dishes, and any large-surface vessel where the wider blade reduces scraping passes needed and operator fatigue. Both blade sizes fit through the standard T-flask neck opening. Free-Rotating Blade Mechanism NEST Scientific cell scrapers use a free-rotating blade that pivots relative to the handle on a hinge mechanism. Applying gentle lateral pressure on the handle adjusts the blade angle, allowing it to maintain flush contact with the vessel floor during the scraping stroke &mdash; improving cell detachment yield compared to fixed-blade scrapers, where the blade angle may not match the vessel floor geometry. After the push stroke, rotating the handle slightly returns the blade to the correct alignment for the next stroke. Scraping Technique Add 1&ndash;2 mL of culture medium or PBS to the vessel before scraping to lubricate the surface and prevent cells from drying. Work systematically across the flask or dish in parallel overlapping strokes. For T-flasks, tilt the flask at 20&ndash;30&deg; to pool the cell suspension at the low end after scraping, then pipette out the suspension. Do not press excessively &mdash; scraping force sufficient to detach cells should not require grinding the blade into the vessel floor, which damages cells and the scraper. 
<h2 style="text-align: left;"> Specifications Context</h2>
 NEST Scientific cell scrapers (catalog 710001 and 710011) are manufactured with a polystyrene handle and polyethylene blade. E-beam sterilized per ANSI/AAMI/ISO 11137 to SAL 10⁻⁶; individually wrapped in easy-tear sterile packaging; non-pyrogenic, DNase/RNase-free per lot certificate. Performance testing is conducted on each manufacturing lot per NEST Scientific standard operating procedures. NEST Scientific cell scrapers are available through MBP in cases of 100 (1/pk &times; 100/cs). The free-rotating blade design is a confirmed feature per NEST Scientific USA product documentation. 
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Cell Scraper Specifications

Cell Scraper sterile, individually wrapped, 1/pk, 100/cs

NEST Scientific Cell Scraper Series: 220 mm handle, 13 mm adjustable-angle blade, sterile individually wrapped. Designed for mechanical adherent cell detachment from T-25 and T-75 flasks without enzymatic dissociation. 100 per case. Order at <a href="https://www.mbpinc.net/quickorder">mbpinc.net/quickorder</a>. Available in two sizes: 220mm handle with 13mm blade (710001) and 280mm handle with 20mm blade (710011) — both sterile, individually wrapped, 1/pk, 100/cs.

Cell scraper, handle 220mm, blade 13mm, sterile, individually wrapped, 1/pk, 100/cs

Cell scraper, handle 280mm, blade 20mm, sterile, individually wrapped, 1/pk, 100/cs

Cell Strainers

<h2 class="p1"> What are Cell Strainers?</h2>
 Cell strainers are sterile, single-use nylon mesh filter caps that sit in the opening of a 50 mL conical centrifuge tube, used to disaggregate tissue homogenates, tumor biopsies, lymph nodes, spleens, and bone marrow aspirates into uniform single-cell suspensions for downstream applications including flow cytometry, primary cell culture, FACS sorting, and immunophenotyping. The strainer is placed filter-side down in the collection tube, the tissue suspension is added to the strainer basket and pushed through the nylon mesh using the plunger of a syringe, the wet end of a syringe barrel, or the back of a sterile 1 mL syringe. Choose 40 &micro;m for fine single-cell suspension preparation from soft tissues; 70 &micro;m for standard tissue disaggregation (the most commonly used pore size); 100 &micro;m for pre-filtration of coarse tissue homogenates and large spheroids.
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40&mu;m Cell Strainers for fine-scale molecular filtration
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70&mu;m Cell Strainers for routine primary cell isolation
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100&mu;m Cell Strainers for large cluster separation
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Sterile Nylon Mesh Strainers for precise pore consistency
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Color-Coded Strainers for easy micron-size identification
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Universal Fit Strainers for standard 50mL centrifuge tubes
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<h2 class="p1"> How to Choose Cell Strainers</h2>
 Pore Size by Application 40 &micro;m strainers (blue) produce the finest filtrate, retaining cell aggregates and larger tissue debris while passing single cells and small cell clusters. They are the standard for preparing highly uniform single-cell suspensions from soft tissues (spleen, thymus, lymph nodes) for flow cytometry, where doublets must be minimized. 40 &micro;m strainers have lower flow rates and clog more readily with dense or fibrous tissues. 70 &micro;m strainers (white) are the most commonly used pore size in cell biology &mdash; they balance efficient single-cell passage with adequate retention of fibrous connective tissue and undigested tissue chunks. Standard for tumor dissociation, liver perfusion single-cell prep, and any tissue where a moderate doublet rate is acceptable. 100 &micro;m strainers (yellow) pass cell clusters and small organoids while retaining large undissociated tissue pieces; used as a first-pass pre-filtration step before 70 &micro;m or 40 &micro;m filtration of tough fibrous tissues, and for filtering 3D tumor spheroids grown in 96-well U-bottom plates before reseeding. Color-Coding for Laboratory Workflow NEST Scientific cell strainers follow a universal color-coding convention: 40 &micro;m = blue, 70 &micro;m = white, 100 &micro;m = yellow. This matches the color convention used by BD Biosciences Falcon cell strainers, allowing unambiguous pore-size identification during multi-step tissue disaggregation protocols without reading the label at every step. 50 mL Tube Compatibility NEST Scientific cell strainers are designed with a flange diameter that fits securely into the opening of 50 mL conical centrifuge tubes from most major brands, including BD Falcon, TPP, and MidSci, per NEST Scientific product documentation. A molded tab on the upper ring facilitates sterile handling during tube loading without touching the mesh surface. Tissue Types and Recommended Pore Size For spleen, thymus, and lymph nodes: 40 &micro;m or 70 &micro;m. For bone marrow: 70 &micro;m. For tumor biopsy (mechanically or enzymatically dissociated): 40 &micro;m (after enzyme digestion) or 70 &micro;m (mechanical disaggregation only). For liver (perfusion-dissociated hepatocytes): 70 &micro;m or 100 &micro;m. For 3D spheroid disaggregation: 40 &micro;m or 70 &micro;m, depending on the desired cluster size in the filtrate. For flow cytometry sorting (minimize doublets): 40 &micro;m immediately before loading the sorter. 
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<li data-section-id="16rq5ic" data-start="0" data-end="126">40 &micro;m (Blue): NEST Catalog 258369; 50/case; suitable for fine single-cell suspension and flow cytometry pre-filtration.</li>
<li data-section-id="10iabbd" data-start="128" data-end="251">70 &micro;m (White): NEST Catalog 258368; 50/case; suitable for standard tissue disaggregation and universal applications.</li>
<li data-section-id="toszed" data-start="253" data-end="390" data-is-last-node="">100 &micro;m (Yellow): NEST Catalog 258367; 50/case; suitable for pre-filtration, coarse tissue processing, and spheroid size selection.</li>
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<h2 class="p1"> Specifications Context</h2>
 NEST Scientific cell strainers are manufactured from nylon mesh bonded to a polypropylene (PP) frame with a tab-molded upper ring for sterile handling. Pore sizes are 40 &micro;m, 70 &micro;m, and 100 &micro;m; mesh pore spacing is uniform per manufacturing lot. Compatible with 50 mL conical centrifuge tubes from BD Falcon, TPP, and MidSci per NEST Scientific USA documentation. Each strainer is sterile (gamma-irradiated), individually wrapped, non-pyrogenic, and DNase/RNase-free per lot certificate. Non-cytotoxic nylon mesh. All three pore sizes (40, 70, and 100 &micro;m) are stocked by MBP in cases of 50. 
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Nest Scientific Cell Strainers Specifications

Nest Scientific Cell Strainers

NEST Scientific Cell Strainers is a sterile 40 µm universal cell strainer — nylon mesh, polypropylene blue-coded frame, fits standard 50 mL conical tubes without adapters. Individually wrapped, 50 per case. For single-cell suspension preparation before flow cytometry, FACS sorting, and cell counting. Available in 40 µm, 70 µm, and 100 µm pore sizes.

40uM Cell Strainer, universal, individually wrapped, sterile, 50/case

70uM Cell Strainer, universal, individually wrapped, sterile, 50/case

100uM Cell Strainer, universal, individually wrapped, sterile, 50/case

Syringe Filters

<h2 dir="ltr">What are Syringe Filters?</h2>
 Syringe filters are self-contained, disposable filtration units comprising a polypropylene (PP) housing enclosing a flat-sheet membrane, with a female Luer lock inlet and a male Luer lock outlet. They are attached to a standard syringe, the sample is drawn up, and pushed through the membrane by manual plunger pressure. Standard disc diameters are 4 mm, 13 mm, 25 mm, and 33 mm; membrane pore sizes are 0.22 &micro;m (sterilizing grade) and 0.45 &micro;m (clarification grade), with 0.10 &micro;m available for mycoplasma removal. Effective filtration areas: 13 mm filter &asymp; 0.92 cm&sup2;; 25 mm filter &asymp; 2.98 cm&sup2;. Globe Scientific syringe filters, a confirmed MBP brand, are available in PP housing with PES, PVDF, CA (cellulose acetate), MCE, and nylon membranes in 13 mm and 30 mm diameters, sterile (individually wrapped) and non-sterile (bulk), 0.22 &micro;m and 0.45 &micro;m. Choose syringe filters for volumes of 1&ndash;150 mL; choose vacuum bottle-top filters for volumes above 150 mL.
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PES Syringe Filters for high-flow aqueous filtration
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PVDF Syringe Filters for low protein binding
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Nylon Syringe Filters for organic solvent compatibility
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0.22&mu;m Syringe Filters for absolute sterilization
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0.45&mu;m Syringe Filters for clarification and pre-filtration
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PTFE Syringe Filters for aggressive chemical resistance
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Hydrophilic Syringe Filters for versatile liquid handling
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Sterile Individually Blistered Filters for aseptic security
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<h2 dir="ltr"> How to Choose Syringe Filters</h2>
 Diameter Selection by Sample Volume 13 mm syringe filters (effective area 0.92 cm&sup2;) handle up to 10&ndash;15 mL per filter before flow resistance becomes impractical. Use with 1&ndash;10 mL syringes. 25 mm syringe filters (2.98 cm&sup2;) handle 10&ndash;100 mL per filter. Use with 10&ndash;60 mL syringes. 33 mm syringe filters (approximately 5&ndash;6 cm&sup2;) handle up to 150 mL and are the largest practical syringe filter format. For volumes above 150 mL, switch to a vacuum bottle-top filter system. Matching filter diameter to sample volume prevents premature membrane clogging and excessive plunger force. Membrane Chemistry for Syringe Filters PES (Polyethersulfone): Low protein binding, high flow rate, aqueous compatibility. Standard choice for biological sample sterilization, cell culture supplement filtration (antibiotics, glutamine, growth factors), and conditioned medium aliquots. Not suitable for strong organic solvents or concentrated acids. PVDF (Polyvinylidene fluoride, hydrophilic): Low protein binding &mdash; among the lowest of all syringe filter membranes, with protein recovery rates &gt;90&ndash;99.9% documented for antibody and enzyme solutions. Compatible with mild organic solvents, weak acids, and most aqueous solutions. The first choice when filtering precious protein solutions (antibodies, enzymes, viral preparations) is where maximum protein recovery is critical. Not suitable for pure DMSO (use PTFE). Nylon (Polyamide): Low extractables, broad chemical compatibility including mixed aqueous-organic solvents, methanol, acetonitrile, and DMSO-water mixtures. Standard for HPLC mobile phase filtration and dissolution testing. Higher protein binding than PES or PVDF &mdash; avoid for biological samples where protein loss is a concern. MCE (Mixed Cellulose Ester): Low cost, aqueous applications only; moderate protein binding. Suitable for general buffer preparation, water sterilization, and non-critical sample preparation. Not compatible with organic solvents or strong acids. CA (Cellulose Acetate): Low protein binding, similar to PES. Suited for biological sample filtration and sterility testing applications. Contains surfactant treatment for wettability &mdash; check for extractable compatibility in downstream assays. PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene, hydrophilic): Maximum chemical resistance &mdash; compatible with pure DMSO, concentrated acids and bases, and aggressive organic solvents. The only membrane choice for 100% organic solvent filtration. For aqueous solutions, use hydrophilic PTFE (pre-wetted with methanol or IPA before aqueous filtration unless the hydrophilic version is selected). Sterile vs. Non-Sterile Syringe Filters Sterile syringe filters (individually gamma-irradiated or E-beam sterilized, individually packaged) are required for cell culture media sterilization, supplement preparation, and sample preparation for biological culture. Non-sterile bulk-packed filters (Globe Scientific non-sterile formats) are appropriate for HPLC mobile phase preparation, analytical sample clarification, and non-biological applications where sterility of the filtrate is not required. 
<h2 dir="ltr">Specifications Context</h2>
 Globe Scientific syringe filters are manufactured in a PP housing with a luer-lock inlet and outlet conforming to ISO 594 / ISO 80369 for Luer fittings. PES and PVDF sterile filters are individually gamma irradiated; each is separately wrapped and printed with an expiry date per Globe Scientific lot protocol. Effective filtration areas: 13 mm filter &asymp; 0.92 cm&sup2;; 30 mm filter &asymp; 4.91 cm&sup2; (Globe Scientific welded format). Operating temperature: up to 60 &deg;C. Do not exceed the maximum operating pressure of 6 bar (87 psi). Globe Scientific is ISO 9001:2015 certified. Globe Scientific syringe filters in PES, PVDF, CA, MCE, and nylon membranes at 13 mm and 30 mm diameters are stocked by MBP. 
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Nest Scientific Syringe Filter, PES membrane

Nest Scientific PES syringe filters — low protein binding, sterile, individually wrapped. Four configurations: 380111 (25mm, 0.22µm, 50/cs), 380211 (25mm, 0.45µm, 50/cs), 380112 (13mm, 0.22µm, 50/cs), 380212 (13mm, 0.45µm, 50/cs). 0.22µm for sterile filtration, 0.45µm for clarification.

Syringe Filter, 25mm Housing Diameter, 0.22um PES membrane, Sterile, Individually wrapped, 50/cs

Syringe Filter, 25mm Housing Diameter, 0.45um PES membrane, Sterile, Individually wrapped, 50/cs

Syringe Filter, 13mm Housing Diameter, 0.22um PES membrane, Sterile, Individually wrapped, 50/cs

Syringe Filter, 13mm Housing Diameter, 0.45um PES membrane, Sterile, Individually wrapped, 50/cs

Nest Scientific Syringe Filter, PVDF membrane

Nest Scientific Syringe Filter, PVDF membrane are sterile PVDF filters with female Luer lock inlet, male Luer slip outlet, USP Grade VI polypropylene housing, E-beam sterilized to SAL 10⁻⁶, individually wrapped, 50/cs. Available in 25mm (380121 0.22µm, 380221 0.45µm) and 13mm (380122 0.22µm, 380222 0.45µm).

Syringe Filter, 25mm Housing Diameter, 0.22um PVDF membrane, Sterile, Individually wrapped, 50/cs

Syringe Filter, 25mm Housing Diameter, 0.45um PVDF membrane, Sterile, Individually wrapped, 50/cs

Syringe Filter, 13mm Housing Diameter, 0.22um PVDF membrane, Sterile, Individually wrapped, 50/cs

Syringe Filter, 13mm Housing Diameter, 0.45um PVDF membrane, Sterile, Individually wrapped, 50/cs

Vacuum Filtration Systems, PES, Sterile

NEST sterile PES vacuum filtration systems in 15 variants — five volumes (50–1000 mL) × three pore sizes (0.10, 0.22, 0.45 µm). Low protein binding, E-beam SAL 10⁻⁶, pyrogen/DNase/RNase-free. SKUs 347001–344003. 1/pk, 12/cs.

50 mL Vacuum Filtration, 0.10 μm, PES, Sterile, 1/pk, 12/cs

50 mL Vacuum Filtration, 0.22 μm, PES, Sterile,1/pk, 12/cs

50 mL Vacuum Filtration, 0.45 μm, PES, Sterile, 1/pk, 12/cs

150 mL Vacuum Filtration, 0.10 μm, PES, Sterile, 1/pk, 12/cs

150 mL Vacuum Filtration, 0.22 μm, PES, Sterile,1/pk, 12/cs

150 mL Vacuum Filtration, 0.45 μm, PES, Sterile, 1/pk, 12/cs

250 mL Vacuum Filtration, 0.10 μm, PES, Sterile, 1/pk, 12/cs

250 mL Vacuum Filtration, 0.22 μm, PES, Sterile, 1/pk, 12/cs

250 mL Vacuum Filtration, 0.45 μm, PES, Sterile, 1/pk, 12/cs

500 mL Vacuum Filtration, 0.10 μm, PES, Sterile, 1/pk, 12/cs

500 mL Vacuum Filtration, 0.22 μm, PES, Sterile, 1/pk, 12/cs

500 mL Vacuum Filtration, 0.45 μm, PES, Sterile, 1/pk, 12/cs

1000 mL Vacuum Filtration, 0.10 μm, PES, Sterile, 1/pk, 12/cs

1000 mL Vacuum Filtration, 0.22 μm, PES, Sterile, 1/pk, 12/cs

1000 mL Vacuum Filtration, 0.45 μm, PES, Sterile, 1/pk, 12/cs

Vacuum Filtration Systems, PVDF, Sterile

NEST Scientific sterile PVDF vacuum filtration systems: 5 volumes (50/150/250/500/1,000 mL) × 3 pore sizes (0.1/0.22/0.45 µm) = 15 SKUs. E-beam SAL 10⁻⁶, DNase/RNase/endotoxin-free, low-protein-binding. SKU suffix: -01=0.1 µm, -02=0.22 µm, -03=0.45 µm.