Mixed Cellulose Ester (MCE) Membrane Filters - 10406972
Designed to deliver reproducibility and confidence across critical sample types, the Whatman 10406972 provides the filtration consistency that method validation demands. Supporting this capability, precision-manufactured Hydrophilic membrane with a verified 0.2 pore structure delivers consistent retention across the full operating range. Accordingly, consistent surface properties across the full membrane area support uniform particle capture and reliable results in gravimetric, microscopic, and culture-based analytical workflows.
Material Specifications
- Gamma-sterilized in sealed packaging, each unit is ready for immediate use in sterile workflows without additional preparation.
- Low tare weight and complete solubility in organic solvents make MCE the standard membrane for gravimetric particulate analysis where method specifications demand minimal blank correction.
- Known for excellent wetting properties and high flow rates in aqueous filtration.
- Hydrophilic by nature, the MCE membrane structure supports high non-specific adsorption for effective organism capture.
- Feature a uniform pore structure that provides consistent flow rates and high throughputs across the full range of standard pore size ratings.
Scaling your method from development to routine production requires membrane consistency at every lot — the documented specifications of these membranes provide the reproducibility needed to validate the filtration step once. Addressing this directly, MCE's naturally hydrophilic surface allows immediate wetting upon contact with aqueous samples, eliminating the pre-conditioning step and letting you begin filtration as soon as the membrane is seated in your holder. Elevate the quality of your analytical data today by standardizing on a filtration product built to meet the exact specifications of your applications.
For more information about chemical compatibility, please review our Chemical Compatibility Chart.
- Bubble Point (psi)
- 40.6psi
- Color
- white
- Diameter
- 50mm
- Extractables
- low
- Filtration Area
- 19.63cm²
- Flow Rate
- 60ml (Water)
- Grid (Yes/No)
- Yes
- Material
- Mixed Cellulose Esters (MCE)
- Maximum Operating Pressure
- Holder-dependent
- Maximum Operating Temperature (°C)
- 130°C
- Membrane Thickness (µm)
- 145um
- Pack Count
- 100
- pH Range
- 4-8
- Pore Size (µm)
- 0.2
- Sterility
- Sterile
- Sterilization
- Supplied Sterile (Single Use)
- Support Material
- None
- Wettability
- Hydrophilic
- Yeast & Mold Monitoring - Optimized for the recovery of larger fungal organisms in beverage testing, providing a clear background for ID.
- Biochemical Assays - High electrostatic properties effectively bind proteins and macromolecules, supporting various diagnostic and research assays.
- Water Quality Testing - Features a gridded surface for easy colony counting, essential for regulatory compliance in municipal water quality labs.
- Chemotaxis Assays - Acts as a barrier in Boyden chambers, allowing cells to migrate through defined pores towards a chemoattractant source.
- Aqueous Filtration - Biologically inert composition provides high flow rates and consistent reliability for routine laboratory fluid processing.
- Aerosol Analysis - Dissolves completely in acid digestion, allowing for the total chemical analysis of captured airborne metal particulates.