Bacterial air vents
For use as vents for receiving vessels or as sterile breathing barriers
Bacterial air vents
For use as vents for receiving vessels or as sterile breathing barriers
1. Pack size
2. Sterile
Overview
Bacterial air vents, a Pall Life Sciences product, are economical, disposable depth filters for venting applications
Hydrophobic media allows air and gasses to pass freely while blocking aqueous fluid and aerosol contaminents.
Specifications
Materials of Construction
Filter Media: Hydrophobic glass laminate (polyester/glass fiber/polyester)
Housing: Polypropylene
Effective Filtration Area
7.5 cm2
Dimensions
Overall Length: 5.3 cm (2.1 in.)
Diameter: 4.5 cm (1.8 in.)
Inlet/Outlet Connections
Stepped hose barbs, 6.4 - 9.5 mm (1/4 - 3/8 in.)
Maximum Operating Temperature
121°C (250°F) at 1.0 bar (100 kPa, 15 psi)
Maximum Operating Pressure
5.2 bar (520 kPa, 75 psi) at ambient temperatures
Typical Air Flow Rate
40 L/min at 0.4 bar (40 kPa, 5.5 psi)
Typical Aerosol Retention1
99.97% 0.3 μm (aerosolized DOP) at 32 L/min/100 cm2
Sterilization
PN 4210: Provided non-sterile. Autoclavable if desired at 121 - 123°C (250 - 253°F) for a maximum of 15 min.
PN 4308: Sterilized by gamma irradiation.
1Following ASTM D 2986-95A
Applications
Use as a vent device for receiving vessels and small isolation or environmental chambers
Recommended for small-volume venting and degassing
