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UNSPSC Code:
23151806
eCl@ss:
32031690
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material

polypropylene
polypropylene housing
polypropylene support
polypropylene vent cap
silicone seal

Quality Level

400

reg. compliance

meets FDA Indirect Food Additive requirements cited in 21 CFR 177-182 (all component materials)

manufacturer/tradename

Opticap®

parameter

25 °C max. inlet temp.
80 psig max. inlet pressure

cartridge nominal length

30 in. (75 cm)

inlet connection diam.

1.5 in.

outlet connection diam.

1.5 in.

impurities

≤0.5 EU/mL bacterial endotoxins (LAL test, Aqueous extraction)
<0.5 EU/mL USP bacterial endotoxins (LAL test, sample aqueous extraction)

gravimetric extractables

≤165 mg/capsule

matrix

Polygard®-CN

pore size

1.2 μm nominal pore size
1.2 μm pore size

input

sample type liquid

fitting

inlet sanitary flange
38 mm (1 1/2 in.) inlet/outlet sanitary flange
 outlet sanitary flange

General description

Device Configuration: Capsule
T-line/Gauge Port: T-line

Features and Benefits

Format: Single Layer

Packaging

Double Easy-Open bag

Preparation Note

Sterilization Method
3 autoclave cycles of 30 min @ 126 °C; not in-line steam sterilizable

Analysis Note

Gravimetric Extractables: after 24 hours in water at controlled room temperature

Other Notes

Directions for Use

  • Organism Retention: Microorganism reduction
  • Mode of Action: Filtration (size exclusion)
  • Application: BioProcessing
  • Intended Use: Reduction or removal of microorganism/bioburden
  • Instructions for Use: Please refer installation section of OPTICAP® XL Capsules and OPTICAP® XLT Capsules user guide
  • Storage Statement: Store in dry location
  • Disposal Statement: Dispose of in accordance with applicable federal, state and local regulations.

These products are manufactured in a facility which adheres to FDA Good Manufacturing Practices.

Legal Information

OPTICAP is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
POLYGARD is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

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