16″ Activated Carbon Lenticular Depth Filter

Powdered activated carbons (PAC) play a critical role in a vast and diverse range of applications. Due to their unique adsorption characteristics, PAC are often used for decolorization, deodorization or the removal of other trace impurities. The handling and cleaning steps are very cost-intensive and time of working with PAC is considerably higher compared to immobilized PAC.
CARBOFILTM depth filter sheets have been specially developed for an easier handling and cleaning and furthermore, for hygienic and health reasons. The PAC is immobilized in the filter sheet and can be used for various liquids in all industries.

Material
– Purified and bleached cellulose
– Powdered activated carbon
– Cationic wet strength agent

Handling
Before filtration the filter package or module should be rinsed with 50 L/m² of clean water or buffer. Furthermore, the liquid should be optically clear, otherwise, the filter sheets get exhausted with increased differential pressure. Due to the adsorption characteristics, no pressure increase should be measured. To ensure the contact time, a filtration flux of 100 – 150 L/m²×h should not be exceeded. The sheets can be sterilized with hot water (85 °C) or inline steam (125 °C). Please refer to the special instructions for these purposes

Quality assurance
The filter sheets are manufactured under controlled conditions, to guarantee the highest expectations in terms of quality and cleanliness. Measurement methods are described in the corresponding validation guide for filter sheets.

FILTROX filter sheets fulfill the following requirements:
– recommendation XXXVI/1 of the Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (Bundesinstitut für Risikobewertung, BfR)
– test criteria of the FDA (US Food and Drug Administration) CFR 21 section 177.2260 (as applicable)
– Biological Safety: USP Plastic Class VI compliance, Hemolysis, Cytotoxicity

Quality checks meet international standards:
– ISO 9001 (quality management)
– ISO 14001 (environmental management)
– ISO 22000 (food safety)
– Kosher certificate
Others:
– FDA Drug Master file: DMF #16418
– EU safety data sheets can be downloaded from the website.

Application

CARBOFIL™ products can be used as flat sheets in a plate and frame filter, or they may be applied as lenticular modules in closed housings