CRA5F1006

Polygard^® CR Cartridge Filter

pore size 0.5 μm, cartridge nominal length 10 in. (25 cm), Code F (double open end w/flat gaskets)

• Synonym(s): Polygard-CR Cartridge Filter 10 in. 0.5 μm Code F
• UNSPSC Code: 23151806
• eCl@ss: 32031690

Properties

• material: polyethylene seal; polypropylene
• Quality Level: 400
• feature: hydrophilic
• manufacturer/tradename: Polygard
• parameter: 4.8 bar max. differential pressure (70 psid) at 25 °C; 4.8 bar max. inlet pressure (70 psi) at 25 °C
• cartridge nominal length: 10 in. (25 cm)
• diam.: 7.0 cm (2.75 in.)
• impurities: ≤0.5 EU/mL bacterial endotoxins (LAL test, Aqueous extraction)
• gravimetric extractables: ≤50 mg
• pore size: 0.5 μm nominal pore size; 0.5 μm pore size
• input: sample type liquid
• cartridge code: Code F (double open end w/flat gaskets)

Description

General description

The Polygard^® CR Cartridge Filter products are nominally rated filters designed for particle removal applications in liquids and gases. The graded-density depth structure of Polygard-CR filter media provides maximum filtration capacity, a 0.5 μm pore size and the all-polypropylene construction offers low extractables levels and broad chemical compatibility.

Polygard-CR cartridge filters provide high throughput with 4.8 bar max. differential pressure (70 psid) at 25 °C.

Typical Applications
Polygard-CR high-efficiency cartridge filters, composed of graded density polypropylene media are widely used in the beverage industry for liquid and gas filtration applications to protect tighter filters.

Regulatory Compliance
Polygard^® CR Cartridge Filters are designed, developed, and manufactured in accordance with a Quality Management System approved by an accredited registering body to an ISO 9000 Quality Systems Standard and are shipped with a Certificate of Quality. Each cartridge filter is supported by a Validation Guide for compliance with regulatory requirements.

For traceability and easy identification, each filter is marked with identifying characteristics.

Multiple Formats Available
Polygard-CR product line offers a full range of filtration areas is available to suit varying application requirements. A variety of connection options are offered for easy adaptation to existing housings.

These devices have been developed to minimize hold-up volume when evaluating multiple media configurations.

Preparation Note

Sanitization Protocol
30 min with hot water @ 80 °C

Sterilization Method
Do not autoclave

Analysis Note

Gravimetric Extractables: after 24-h soak in water

Will meet the USP Oxidizable Substances Test requirements after a water flush of ≥5 L

Legal Information

POLYGARD is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany