APSNDB Sterilizing-Grade Liquid Filter
Very low adsorption using a single-layer hydrophilic asymmetric polyethersulfone membrane
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Description
Features
- Hydrophilic polyethersulfone membranes offer very low adsorption and broad chemical compatibility
- Asymmetric membranes for higher loading capacity and lower costs
- Sterilization for simple solvents, effective bacterial reduction for some complex fluid applications
Applications
- Buffer sterile filtration
Quality
- 100% Integrity testing in manufacturing
- Each filter is fully traceable with unique serial number
- Manufactured in a facility which adheres to ISO 9001:2015 Practices
Flow Rate Characteristics

Specifications
Materials of Construction
Membrane | Hydrophilic polyethersulfone (PES) |
Support | Polypropylene (PP) |
Core/Cage/End Caps | Polypropylene (PP) |
End Cap Inserts | Polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) |
Seal Material | Silicone / EPDM / Viton FEP/ PFA encapsulated O-rings |
Operating Conditions
Max. Operating Temperature |
80°C |
Max.Operating Pressure |
0.69 MPa@25°C 0.40 MPa@60°C 0.24 MPa@80°C |
Max. Differential Pressure (Forward) |
0.69 MPa@25°C 0.40 MPa@60°C 0.24 MPa@80°C |
Max. Differential Pressure (Reverse) |
0.30 MPa@25°C 0.10 MPa@80°C |
Filtration Area
Outer Diameter | Membrane Pore Size | Area/10" |
69mm | 0.22μm | 0.55m² |
Integrity Standard @10inch,20°C
Membrane Pore Size | Bubble Point |
0.22μm | ≥ 0.32 MPa (water), Air test |
Bacterial Retention
Model | Content |
APSNDB 0.22μm | Bacterial quantitative retention of 10⁷ cfu/cm² Brevundimonas diminuta (ATCC 19146) accordingto ASTM F838 methodology. |
Sterilization
In-line steam sterilization | Up to 30 cycles (135 °C for 30 min and differential pressure < 30 kPa per cycle) |
Regulatory Compliance
- Autoclaved filter effluent meets the USP<788> requirement of particulate matter in large volume injection.
- Component materials meet the criteria for a "Non-fiber-releasing filter" as defined in 21 CFR 210.3(b)(6).
- Aqueous extraction from a cartridge contains less than 0.25EU/ml as determined by Limulus Amebocyte Lysate (LAL), meeting requirements of USP<85>.
- Meet the requirement of USP <87> In Vitro Cytotoxicity Test.
- Component materials meet the requirements of the current USP<88> for plastic class VI-121°C.
- All component materials meet the FDA Indirect Food Additive requirements cited in 21 CFR 177-182.
- Based on the current information from our suppliers, all component materials used in the manufacture of this product are animal-free.
End Cap

Ordering Information
Outer Diameter | Type | Membrane Pore Size | End Cap | Nominal Length | Seal Material | Industry |
69mm | APSNDB | 0022 0.22µm | DOE Double Open End | 05 5 inch | S Silicone | P |
HTF 222/Fin | 10 10 inch | E EPDM | ||||
HSF 226/Fin | 20 20 inch | V Viton | ||||
HTCG 222/Flat | 30 30 inch | P FEP/PFA encapsulated O-rings | ||||
HSCG 226/Flat | 40 40 inch |
* Example:APSNDB0022DOE05SP (DPSHSL,0.22+0.1µm,Double Open End,5 inch,Silicone,Pharmaceutical)