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Membrane   filters   offer   accurately   controlled  

pore   size   distribution   and   higher   strength   and  
flexibility,   which   ensure   reproducibility   and  
consistency.   We   offer   a   wide   selection   of  
membrane   filters   in   Polycarbonate   (PC)   and  
Polyester   (PET).   Polyimide   is   available   for  
applications   requiring   enhanced   chemical,  
physical  and  thermal  resistance  properties.  

Manufacturing  Process  
it4ip  track  etched  membranes  are  manufactured  
Key  Features  and  Benefits  
through   a   two   steps   process   using   proprietary   Accurate   pore   size   from   0.01µm   to   30µm  
technology   from   the   highest   purity   raw   ensuring   flux   control   for   liquids   or   gas   moving  
polymeric   films,   in   clean   rooms   (ISO   5   and   7)   through   the   membrane,   capturing   100   percent  
and  following  the  highest  quality  standards.   of  particles  larger  than  nominal  pore  size.  

In  the  first  step,  the  polymer  film  is  exposed  to   Controlled   pore   density   from   104   to   4x109  
heavy   energetic   particles,   where   we   control   pores/cm².  
pore   density   and   pore   angle   distribution.   As   all  
these  particles  pass  through  the  film,  they  leave   Supplied  in  rolls  (1  to  50cm  width),  lab  discs  (13,  
homogenous  sensitised  tracks  in  the  polymer.  In   25,   47,   90,   142   and   193mm   diameter)   and  
the   second   step,   the   tracks   are   chemically   sheets.  Custom  sizes  are  also  available.  
etched   to   form   perfectly   cylindrical   pores.   The  
Low  extractable  to  ensure  tests  will  be  clean  and  
chemical   solutions   are   monitored   so   that   we  
promote  consistent  results.  
precisely  control  pore  size.  
Low   protein   binding   (<   5µg/cm²)   to   minimize  
 
loss  of  protein  analytes.  

Negligible  adsorption  and  absorption  of  filtrates  

to  maximize  critical  solution  recovery.  

Biologically   compatible:   our   membranes   are  

non-­‐cytotoxic  and  non-­‐bactericidal.  

Our   membranes   meet   the   biosafety  

requirements  of  the  USP  Class  VI  tests.  

  Our  membranes  can  be  autoclaved  or  sterilized  

by  using  EtO  or  Gamma  radiation.  

We  are  ISO9001:  2008  certified.  

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   
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Our  Products  

ipPORE™  
Available  in  various  pore  size  and  density,  our  membranes  are  particularly  useful  for  
 

• Healthcare   • Water  Analysis  

Biosensors   (e.g.   glucose,   lactose):   flow   Absorbable  organic  halides  (AOX),  capture  of  
control   and   protection   from   potential   microorganisms,   marine   biology,   dissolved  
contaminants   phosphates,  nitrates  and  ammonia  analysis.  
 

Diagnostic   assays:   flow   control   of   reagents,  

• Microorganisms  Capture  
sample   preparation,   blood   separation   and  
Direct   total   microbial   count,   harvesting,  
particule  immunofiltration  assay.  
concentration,   fractionation,   yeasts,   molds,  
Liposome  extrusion,  sterility  testing  
 
Legionella,   Serratia,   Shistosoma,   Giardia,  
Controlled  drug  delivery   Cryptosporidium,   Dirofilaria,   Microfilaria,  
 

Cancer  diagnostics  -­‐  Cytology   coliform.  

 
• Blood  Filtration  and  Cell  Analysis  
• Analytical  Methods   RBC   deformability,   leukocyte   removal,   RBC  
Qualititative   analysis,   gravimetric   analysis,   filtration   and   plasmapheresis,   chemotaxis,  
radioactive  monitoring  and  analysis,  etc.   cytology  and  rare  cell  detection.  
 
• Air  Monitoring   • Chemical  and  electronical  industries  
Trace   elements   and   airborne   particles   e.g.  flat  screen,  fuel  cell,  filtration  of  tritium  
analysis   (e.g.   cadmium,   dust,   pollens,  
asbestos.)  

ipBLACK™  
High   performance   membranes   specifically   developed   for   rapid   detection  
and   enumeration   of   particles   and   microorganisms   in   epifluorescent  
microscopy  applications.  

Our   black   membranes   are   treated   using   a   proprietary   process,   ensuring   a  

true   black   membrane   with   zero   auto   fluorescence   for   high   visibility   and  
contrast,   yielding   superior   results   when   compared   with   our   competitors'  
grey  membranes.  

Applications  
Microorganism  detection  in  water,  food  and  dairy,  wine  and  beverages,  pharmaceuticals  and  cosmetics.  

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   
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ipCLEAR™  
Highly  transparent  track  etched  membranes  with  a  very  smooth  glass-­‐like  surface.  

Applications  
Environmental  analysis,  cell  biology,  microbiology,  parasitology,  air  analysis.  

ipCellCulture™  
Available   both   in   polycarbonate   and   polyester,   these   membranes   have   been   specifically   developed   for  
cell   culture.   A   proprietary   surface   treatment   that   promotes   exceptional   cellular   growth   and   adhesion   for  
a  wide  variety  of  cell  lines  is  applied.  

Typical  Specifications  and  Characteristics  

  Polycarbonate   Polyester  
Thickness  (µm)   6  –  50   9  –  50  
Burst  strength  (psi)   >  10   >  10  
Weight  (mg/cm²)   0.7  –  2.0   0.9  –  2.3  
Specific  gravity  (g/cm³)   1.21   1.39  
Heat  sealing  range  (°C)   230  –  275   250  –  265  
Max.  service  temp.  (°C)   140   150  
Ash  weight  (µg/cm²)   0.6   2.3  
Porosity  (%)   0.1  –  20   0.1  –  20  
Pore  density  (pores/cm²)   104  –  6  x  109   104  –  6  x  109  
Pore  size  (µm)   0.01  -­‐  12   0.02  –  12  
Opacity   Translucent   Translucent  
1.58  –  1.63   1.55  –  1.66  
Refractive  index  
(birefringent)   (birefringent)  
Hydrophilic  –  hydrophobic   Hydrophilic  –  hydrophobic  
Surface  treatment   Metal  coated  –  dyed  –  cell   Metal  coated  –  dyed  –  cell  
culture   culture  
Water  absorption  (%  wt)   <  0.25   <  0.5  
Fibre  release   No   No  
Leachables   Negligible   Negligible  
Autoclavable   30  mins  @  120  °C   30  mins  @  120  °C  
Biological  compatibility   Inert   Inert  
Polymer  structure   Amorphous   Stretched  (crystalline)  

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   
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