V T E C T E C H N I C A L S P E C I F I C AT I O N S
Whatman is a registered trademark of Whatman International Ltd.
Nuclepore and VTEC are registered trademarks of Whatman, Inc.
Materials of Construction
Membrane: Nuclepore Track-Etch Polyester
Components: made entirely of polyester; no chemical or
solvent binders or other adhesives are used.
Pore Sizes (absolute*)
1.0, 0.6, 0.4, 0.2, 0.1, and 0.05 µm
Toxicity/Biosafety
Toxicity: Meets USP 23 Class VI Biological Test for Plastics.
Conforms to CFR Title 21
Endotoxin: < 0.25 EU/ml as determined using LAL test
Oxidizables: PASS per USP purified water
Heavy Metals: PASS per USP purified water
Cytotoxicity: Non-cytotoxic, non-reactive
Non-Volatile Residue: < 0.5 mg per USP Physicochemical Test
for Plastics
Nominal Water Flow Rates
1.0 µm: 3.6 GPM/1 psid (13.6 LPM/ 0.07 Bar)
per 10" Cartridge
0.6 µm: 3.6 GPM/1 psid (13.6 LPM/ 0.07 Bar)
0.4 µm: 2.7 GPM/1 psid (10.2 LPM/ 0.07 Bar)
0.2 µm: 1.8 GPM/1 psid (6.8 LPM/ 0.07 Bar)
0.1 µm: 0.3 GPM/1 psid (1.1 LPM/ 0.07 Bar)
0.05 µm: 0.08 GPM/1 psid (0.3 LPM/ 0.07 Bar)
Maximum Operating Pressure
75 psid (5.1 Bar) at 72¡F (22¡C)
Maximum Operating
176¡F (80¡C). At elevated temperatures the maximum
Temperature
pressure drop must be reduced. At 176¡F (80¡C), the
maximum pressure drop is 5 psi (0.34 Bar). Not recommended
for continuous use at 176¡F (80¡C).
Sanitizing
Compatible with steam, hydrogen peroxide, hot water and many
chemical sterilants. (Note: Establish chemical compatibility
under your specific conditions.)
Surface Area
11.8 ft2 (1.1 m2) per 10" cartridge
Nominal I.D.
1.0" (2.5 cm)
Nominal O.D.
2.7" (6.9 cm)
Integrity Test Parameters
1.0 µm: <5 cc/min at 5 psi (0.34 Bar)
(After flushing the with water)
0.6 µm <20 cc/min at 14 psi (0.95 Bar)
0.4 µm <20 cc/min at 20 psi (1.36 Bar)
0.2 µm <50 cc/min at 40 psi (2.7 Bar)
0.1 µm <50 cc/min at 50 psi (3.4 Bar)
0.05 µm <60 cc/min at 60 psi (4.1 Bar)
VTEC Nominal Lengths
End Cap Style
10"
20"
30"
40"
P7
12.7" (32.3 cm)
22.8" (57.9 cm)
32.6" (82.8 cm)
42.6" (108.2 cm)
P8
12.6" (32.0 cm)
22.7" (57.7 cm)
32.6" (82.9 cm)
42.5" (108.0 cm)
P3
10.8" (27.4 cm)
20.9" (53.1 cm)
30.7" (78.0 cm)
40.9" (103.9 cm)
P
10.0" (25.4 cm)
20.1" (51.1 cm)
29.9" (76.0 cm)
39.9" (101.4 cm)
NPC
9.8" (24.9 cm)
19.9" (50.6 cm)
29.7" (75.4 cm)
39.7" (100.8 cm)
*Rated at >99.99% removal.
Quality System
Certified
Whatman
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