Sartopure® GA, a high-performance air filter, complements Sartofluor® GA by extending sterilizing filter life. With 0.2 μm retention, it achieves 40 m³/h flow at 10 mbar, ideal for biopharma use. ISO 9001 compliant, it ensures rapid recovery post-wetting, enhancing protection and efficiency.

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Sartopure® GA
Sartopure® GA

Sartopure® GA, a high-performance air filter, complements Sartofluor® GA by extending sterilizing filter life. With 0.2 μm retention, it achieves 40 m³/h flow at 10 mbar, ideal for biopharma use. ISO 9001 compliant, it ensures rapid recovery post-wetting, enhancing protection and efficiency.

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Sartopure® GA: Air Filtration Solution for Biopharmaceuticals

Product Information:

Sartopure® GA filters are designed to meet the demanding air filtration needs of the biopharmaceutical industry. These cartridges offer a range of formats and applications, ensuring versatility and reliability in various settings.

Formats:

  • Mini Cartridges: Available in Size 9 with a filtration area of 0.2 m², specially designed for autoclave venting.
  • Cartridges: Available in 10", 20", and 30" formats with filtration areas of 0.7 m² to 2.1 m², offering flexibility to meet various system requirements.
  • Jumbo Star: Available in 10" and 20" formats with filtration areas of 15 m² to 30 m², designed for all venting applications that do not necessarily require an integrity testable membrane filter cartridge.

Applications:

  • Biopharmaceutical Industry: Ideal for air filtration in manufacturing processes, protecting sensitive products from contamination.
  • Food and Beverage Industry: Ensures clean air in production environments, maintaining product quality and safety.
  • Prefiltration: Used before membrane filters to extend their service life and enhance overall filtration efficiency.
  • Venting: Suitable for venting non-pressure resistant vessels, ensuring efficient air exchange.

Materials Used:

  • Membrane Composition: Hydrophobic Glass Fiber ensures effective particle retention and rapid air flow recovery post-wetting, minimizing downtime and enhancing operational efficiency.
  • Housing Material: Polypropylene provides durability and compatibility with steam sterilization and autoclaving processes, allowing for repeated use without compromising performance.
  • O-Rings: Available in Silicone material (EPDM and Viton optional), ensuring compatibility with various systems and applications.

Advantages:

  • Efficient Particle Retention: Bacterial challenge tested with Bacillus subtilis var niger spores and Brevundimonas diminuta.
  • High Flow Rate: Achieves nearly 40 m³/h at 10 mbar, supporting high-performance applications.
  • Rapid Recovery: Quick air flow recovery post-wetting enhances operational efficiency.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Meets ISO 9001 standards and USP regulations, ensuring safety and reliability.
  • Versatile Applications: Suitable for diverse biopharmaceutical and food industry processes.
  • Durable Construction: Withstands steam sterilization and autoclaving, ensuring long-term use.

Sartopure® GA Cartridges are engineered to provide reliable air filtration solutions, supporting the integrity and safety of products in the biopharmaceutical and food industries. Their versatile formats and robust materials make them a valuable addition to any filtration system, offering efficient performance and compliance with industry standards.

Applications

  • Application
    Air/Gas Filtration
  • Industry
    Pharma / Biotech / F&B

Biological Information

  • Bacterial Retention
    Quantitative Retention of 1 × E7 CFU/cm² Brevundimonas Diminuta ATCC® 19146 per ASTM methodology

Compliance Information

  • Bacterial Endotoxins
    < 0.25 EU/mL as determined by the LAL test
  • Biological Reactivity
    All materials of this filter element meet the requirements of the current USP Biological Reactivity tests <88> for plastics Class VI (Systemic Injection, Intracutaneous and Implantation tests).
  • Extractables
    The total amount of extractables is well below the limits established by the current USP unter "Sterile Water for Injection".

Features

  • Venting Filter
    Yes

Materials of Construction

  • Filter Material
    Glass Fiber (GF) hydrophobic
  • Housing Material
    Polypropylene (PP)
  • Material o-ring | seal
    Silicone (SI)
  • Membrane Material
    Glass Fiber (GF) hydrophobic
  • Support Fleece
    Polypropylene (PP)

Physicochemical Information

  • Gamma Stable
    No
  • Pore Size
    0.2 µm

Product Information

  • Brand
    Sartopure® GA

Sterility/Purity

  • Sterilization Method
    Autoclavable & In-Line Steam Sterilizable
  • Sterilizing Grade
    Yes

Usage Protocols

  • Sterilization Procedures
    • In-Line Steam Sterilization at 134 °C, 20 min. at max differential pressure of 0.5 bar | 7 psi, sterilization cycles min. 50
    • Autoclaving at 134°C, 2 bar | 29 psi, 30 min.