LPF Sterilizing-Grade Solvent Filter
Cobetter LPF series filter cartridges are composed of PTFE membrane. Its characteristics include organic & inorganic corrosion resistance and it's inherently hydrophobic. It is ideally suitable for the sterile filtration of strong solvents, strong corrosive and strong oxidizing liquids.
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Description
Features
- Inherently hydrophobic
- Excellent resistance for corrosion, oxidation and organic solvent, compatible with a variety of corrosive liquids
- Broad chemical compatibility - pH 1-14, compatible with strong acid and alkali
- High flow rates
- Low extractables
- 100% integrity testing to ensure sterilization performance
Applications
- Solvent sterile filtration
- Corrosive liquid sterile filtration
- and particle removal
- Strong oxidizing liquid
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 polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) |
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" |
68 mm | LPF 0.22 μm | 0.68 m² |
68 mm | LPF 0.45 μm | 0.78 m² |
Integrity Test Standards @10inch,20°C
Membrane Pore Size | Bubble Point | Diffusion Flow (Air) | Water Flow Test |
LPF 0.22 μm | ≥ 0.11 MPa,60% IPA, 40% Water, Air test | ≤ 16 ml/min @ 0.08 MPa,60% IPA, 40% Water | ≤ 0.38 ml/min @ 0.25 Mpa |
LPF 0.45 μm | ≥ 0.05 MPa,60% IPA, 40% Water, Air test | / | / |
Bacterial Retention
Model | Content |
LPF 0.22μm | Bacterial quantitative retention of 10⁷ cfu/cm² Brevundimonas diminuta (ATCC 19146) accordingto ASTM F838 methodology. |
Sterilization
In-line steam sterilization | Up to 100 cycles (135 °C for 30 min and differential pressure < 30 kPa per cycle) |
Autoclave | Up to 400 cycles (130 °C for 30 min 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 |
68mm | LPF | 0022 0.22 µm | DOE Double Open End | 05 5 inch | S Silicone | P |
0045 0.45 µm | HTF 222/Fin | 10 10 inch | E EPDM | |||
SSF 226/Fin (SS insert) | 20 20 inch | V Viton | ||||
HSF 222/Fin (PBT insert) | 30 30 inch | P FEP/PFA encapsulated O-rings | ||||
SSCM 226/Flat (SS insert) | 40 40 inch | |||||
HSCG 226/Flat (PBT insert) |
* Example:LPF0022DOE05SP (LPF,0.22µm,Double open end,5 inch,Silicone,Pharmaceutical)