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Steritop® E-GP Funnel-less Sterile Vacuum Filtration System

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pore size 0.22 μm, polyethersulfone membrane, capacity 150 mL × 1000 mL, 38 mm (1 1/2 in.) thread, pack of 12 ea, Greener Alternative

Synonym(s):

STERITOP® E-GP Eco-friendly Filter Unit

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UNSPSC Code:
41104914
NACRES:
NB.24
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material

polyethersulfone membrane
polystyrene bottle
polystyrene funnel(s)
polystyrene housing

Quality Level

400

sterility

sterile; irradiated

product line

Steritop®

feature

hydrophilic

packaging

pack of 12 ea

greener alternative product characteristics

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parameter

max. temp. at 45 °C

description

2.4 mL (hold-up volume)

technique(s)

sterile filtration: suitable

H

75 mm

capacity

150 mL × 1000 mL

diam.

9.5 cm

filter diam.

73 mm

filtration area

40 cm2

matrix

Express PLUS™

pore size

0.22 μm pore size

fitting

inlet thread(s)
38 mm (1 1/2 in.) thread

greener alternative category

, DfS-Developed

shipped in

ambient

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Work with ease and filter with confidence with Stericup® and Steritop® Filtration Systems.

The Stericup® E and Steritop® E sterile filters are designed as a Greener Alternative for vacuum sterile filtration that significantly reduces plastic and packaging.

This Steritop® E is a 38mm thread collar which uses a 0.22 μm pore size polyethersulfone (PES) membrane filter unit. The 38 mm thread directly connects to our media bottles and majority of other standard commercial media bottles. Use a 45 mm threaded glass or plastic receiver bottle no larger than 2 liters.

Use only glass or plastic bottles designed for vacuum applications.

Application

For Research Use Only
Stericup® and Steritop® systems are designed to reduce foaming and protein denaturation while maximizing flow and can be used for sterile vacuum filtration of aqueous solutions such as tissue culture media and biological fluids.

  • Tissue culture media +/- additives
  • Buffers
  • Biological solutions

Features and Benefits

Bold product identification on the Steritop® E filter collar plainly displays membrane characteristics, including composition and pore size, for rapid, application-appropriate product selection.

Other Notes

Stericup® E and Steritop® E Filtration Systems

Legal Information

EXPRESS PLUS is a trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
STERITOP is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
Stericup is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

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Articles

Protein Binding in Sterile Filtration of Cell Culture Media

Evaluation of sterile filtration devices for protein preservation in sterile filtration of cell culture media.

Protein Binding in Sterile Filtration of Cell Culture Media

Evaluation of sterile filtration devices for protein preservation in sterile filtration of cell culture media.

Protein Binding in Sterile Filtration of Cell Culture Media

Evaluation of sterile filtration devices for protein preservation in sterile filtration of cell culture media.

Protein Binding in Sterile Filtration of Cell Culture Media

Evaluation of sterile filtration devices for protein preservation in sterile filtration of cell culture media.

Related Content

Stericup® E and Steritop® E Sustainable Filter Devices

Stericup® E and Steritop® E sterile filters help reduce laboratory environmental impact by significantly reducing plastic and packaging waste. Both attach directly to commercial media bottles, eliminating the plastic funnel while they eliminate contaminants from media and buffers.

Stericup® E and Steritop® E Sustainable Filter Devices

Stericup® E and Steritop® E sterile filters help reduce laboratory environmental impact by significantly reducing plastic and packaging waste. Both attach directly to commercial media bottles, eliminating the plastic funnel while they eliminate contaminants from media and buffers.

Stericup® E and Steritop® E Sustainable Filter Devices

Stericup® E and Steritop® E sterile filters help reduce laboratory environmental impact by significantly reducing plastic and packaging waste. Both attach directly to commercial media bottles, eliminating the plastic funnel while they eliminate contaminants from media and buffers.

Stericup® E and Steritop® E Sustainable Filter Devices

Stericup® E and Steritop® E sterile filters help reduce laboratory environmental impact by significantly reducing plastic and packaging waste. Both attach directly to commercial media bottles, eliminating the plastic funnel while they eliminate contaminants from media and buffers.

Questions

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  1. What leachables are detected during filtration processes using Stericup® filters?

    1 answer

    1. We have not performed extractables/leachables studies for our Stericup® filters.

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  2. Can Stericup® bottles be placed inside freezers for long-term storage of media?

    1 answer

    1. You can successfully freeze and store many aqueous solutions (such as culture media) in Stericup® bottles at temperatures up to -20 °C (-4 °F). It is strongly recommended that you run a sample stability trial under your actual storage conditions prior to using Stericup® bottles for frozen storage.

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  3. What is the maximum vacuum pressure for filtration?

    1 answer

    1. 700 mm Hg (27.5” Hg, 0.9 bar) differential vacuum at 25 °C (77 °F)

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  4. Are Stericup® and Steritop® filters GMP-certified?

    1 answer

    1. No, Stericup® and Steritop® devices are not GMP-approved.

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  5. What tubing can be used with Stericup® and Steritop® vacuum filters?

    What tubing can be used with Stericup® and Steritop® vacuum filters?

    1 answer

    1. Stericup® and Steritop® filters are fitted with a 1/4” tube adapter. We recommend 3/16 in. (4.8 mm) ID silicone tubing to fit this tube adapter: https://www.sigmaaldrich.com/product/mm/xx7100004

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  6. What is the maximum processing volume for Stericup® and Steritop® filters? Can I add more volume after initial filtration?

    1 answer

    1. All Stericup® and Steritop® filters were developed for single-use application. The maximum volume is dependent on the receiver bottle capacity. Stericup® filters come with a receiver bottle with a specified maximum volume. For Steritop® filters, the maximum recommended volume is 2 L with an appropriate-sized receiver bottle. Larger processing volumes can result in membrane fouling, increase chance of spillage and contamination, and lead to possible airlock*.
      *Note that devices with PES membranes can airlock if filtered to dryness. Some liquid must be left on top of the filter, then the system stopped, receiver changed or emptied, and more sample volume added before restart. This increases the chance of spillage.

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  7. Can we filter oil-type liquids with Stericup® filters?

    Can we filter oil-type liquids with Stericup® filters?

    1 answer

    1. Likely not, due to pore size/possible fouling/chemical compatibility. Refer to our guide, "Chemical compatibility of filter components": https://www.sigmaaldrich.com/deepweb/assets/sigmaaldrich/product/documents/302/855/membrane-chemical-compatibility-ds2532en-ms.pdf

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  8. Can Stericup® and Steritop® filters be used to prepare solutions that will be administered to patients?

    1 answer

    1. No, all Stericup® and Steritop® devices are Research Use Only.

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  9. What is the expiration date of Stericup® and Steritop® filters?

    1 answer

    1. Typically 3 years from sterilization.

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  10. The User Guide says “Use only glass or plastic bottles designed for vacuum applications”. Can you specify which bottles are compatible?

    1 answer

    1. Steritop® Quick Release bottle top units require a vacuum-rated receiver bottle with either a GL33 or GL45 mm closure thread as specified. Steritop® E bottle top units require a vacuum-rated receiver bottle with a GL45 mm closure thread. Bottles no larger than 2 L should be used.
      Glass bottles, GL33:
      • Wheaton media bottles (glass), 500 mL (Product Z364886)
      • Wheaton media bottles (glass), 1 L (Product Z364894)
      Glass bottles, GL45
      • Corning® glass media storage bottle, 125 mL (Product CLS1399125)
      • Corning® glass media storage bottle, 250 mL (Product CLS1399250)
      • Corning® glass media storage bottle, 500 mL (Product CLS1399500)
      • Corning® glass media storage bottle, 1 L (Product CLS13991L)
      • Pyrex® round media storage bottle, 500 mL (Product CLS1395500)
      • Pyrex® round media storage bottle, 1 L (Product CLS13951L)
      • KIMBLE® KIMAX® Media bottle, 250 mL (Product DWK14395250)
      • KIMBLE® KIMAX® Media bottle, 500 mL (Product DWK14395500)
      • KIMBLE® KIMAX® Media bottle, 1 L (Product DWK143951000)
      Plastic (pre-sterile) bottles, GL45:
      • Stericup® Quick Release Receiver flask, 250 mL (Product S200B02RE)
      • Stericup® Quick Release Receiver flask, 500 mL (Product S200B05RE)
      • Stericup® Quick Release Receiver flask, 1000 mL (Product S200B10RE)

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