Filter Size & Volume Guide for Sterile Compounding

At International Filter Products Inc., we specialize in providing a wide range of filtration solutions tailored for sterile compounding, pharmaceutical, and biological applications. Understanding that filtration efficiency greatly depends on the specific properties of your solution, such as viscosity and active ingredient composition, we offer an extensive selection of filters. Our lineup includes 16 distinct disc filter types and over 50 capsule combinations, ensuring compatibility with any filtration volume required in sterile compounding.

We recommend testing our filters with your specific solution to achieve the best filtration results. This approach allows for precisely determining the right size, ensuring optimal performance and efficiency. Explore and discover the perfect filtration match for your unique application.

Disc Filters: 

Filter Series  Membrane Type Micron Rating (Membrane Layer) Filtration Area Typical Filtration Volume
Aqueous Base Solution Alcohol Base Solution Oil Base Solution
D25C PES-Hydrophilic 0.2 µm                  (Single Layer) 4.6 cm²  60ml - 200ml 60ml - 200ml NA
PTFE-Hydrophobic 0.2 µm                  (Single Layer) 4.6 cm²  NA 100ml - 320ml 50ml-160ml
D40C PES-Hydrophilic 0.2 µm                  (Single Layer) 10.6 cm²  110ml - 465ml 110ml - 465ml NA
PTFE-Hydrophobic 0.2 µm                  (Single Layer) 10.6 cm²  NA 120ml - 500ml 60ml - 250ml
D50C PES-Hydrophilic 0.2 µm                  (Single Layer) 15.9 cm²  165ml  - 700ml 165ml  - 700ml NA
PES-Hydrophilic 0.65µm / 0.2µm        (Dual Layer) 15.9 cm²  175ml-980ml 175ml-980ml NA
PTFE-Hydrophobic 0.2 µm                  (Single Layer) 15.9 cm²  NA 200ml - 840ml 100ml - 420ml
PTFE-Hydrophobic 1.0µm / 0.2µm        (Dual Layer) 15.9 cm²  NA 280ml-1,175ml 150ml - 600ml
D65R PES-Hydrophilic 0.2 µm                  (Single Layer) 26 cm²  275ml - 820ml 275ml - 820ml NA
PES-Hydrophilic 0.65µm / 0.2µm        (Dual Layer) 26 cm²  385ml - 1,150ml  385ml - 1,150ml  NA
PTFE-Hydrophobic 0.2 µm                  (Single Layer) 26 cm²  NA 330ml - 1,340ml 165ml - 750ml
PTFE-Hydrophobic 1.0µm / 0.2µm        (Dual Layer) 26 cm²  NA 460ml - 1,880ml  230ml - 1,000ml 
D90R PES-Hydrophilic 0.2 µm                  (Single Layer) 60 cm²  525ml - 3,680ml 525ml - 3,680ml NA
PES-Hydrophilic 0.65µm / 0.2µm        (Dual Layer) 60 cm²  775ml – 4,280ml  775ml – 4,280ml  NA
PTFE-Hydrophobic 0.2 µm                  (Single Layer) 60 cm²  NA 760ml - 3,080ml 380ml - 1,800ml
PTFE-Hydrophobic 1.0µm / 0.2µm        (Dual Layer) 60 cm²  NA 1,060ml - 4,310ml 600ml - 2,400ml

 

Capsule Filters for Sterile Compounding: 

Filter Series  Membrane Type Membrane Layer  Filtration Area Typical Filtration Volume  
Aqueous Based Solution Alcohol Base Solution Oil Base Solution
JKP PES-Hydrophilic 0.2 µm                  (Single Layer) 280 cm²  2.5L - 12L 2.5L - 12L NA
PES-Hydrophilic 0.65µm / 0.2µm        (Dual Layer) 260 cm²  3.36L - 14.5L 3.4L - 14.5L NA
PTFE-Hydrophobic 0.2 µm                  (Single Layer) 280 cm²  NA 3.5L - 14.0L 1.8L - 8.0L
PTFE-Hydrophobic 1.0µm / 0.2µm        (Dual Layer) 260 cm²  NA 4.6L - 18.5L 2.6L - 10.5L
MKP PES-Hydrophilic 0.2 µm                  (Single Layer) 500 cm²  4.5L - 24.5L 4.5L - 24.5L NA
PES-Hydrophilic 0.65µm / 0.2µm        (Dual Layer) 480 cm²  6.0L - 30.0L 6.0L - 30.0L NA
PTFE-Hydrophobic 0.2 µm                  (Single Layer) 500 cm²  NA 6.5L - 26.5L 3.2L - 15L
PTFE-Hydrophobic 1.0µm / 0.2µm        (Dual Layer) 480 cm²  NA 8.0L - 28.5L 4.8L - 19.0L
SKL/SKV (H-Size) PES-Hydrophilic 0.2 µm                  (Single Layer) 720 cm²  6.5L - 35.0L 6.5L - 35.0L NA
PES-Hydrophilic 0.65µm / 0.2µm        (Dual Layer) 680 cm²  8.0L - 40.5L 8.0L - 40.5L NA
PTFE-Hydrophobic 0.2 µm                  (Single Layer) 720 cm²  NA 9.5L - 45.0L 4.5L - 25.0L
PTFE-Hydrophobic 1.0µm / 0.2µm        (Dual Layer) 680 cm²  NA 12L - 48.0L 6.5L - 27.0L
SKL/SDP/SKV (S-Size) PES-Hydrophilic 0.2 µm                  (Single Layer) 1,380 cm²  12.0L - 55.0L 12.0L - 55.0L NA
PES-Hydrophilic 0.65µm / 0.2µm        (Dual Layer) 1,250 cm²  16.0L - 68.5L 16.0L - 68.5L NA
PTFE-Hydrophobic 0.2 µm                  (Single Layer) 1,380 cm²  NA 17.5L - 60.0L 8.5L - 30.0L
PTFE-Hydrophobic 1.0µm / 0.2µm        (Dual Layer) 1,250 cm²  NA 22.0L - 75.5L 12.5L - 4.0L
SKL/SDP/SKV (L-Size) PES-Hydrophilic 0.2 µm                  (Single Layer) 2,600 cm²  25.0L- 80.0L 25.0L- 80.0L NA
PES-Hydrophilic 0.65µm / 0.2µm        (Dual Layer) 2,550 cm²  30.0L - 100.0L 30.0L - 100.0L NA
PTFE-Hydrophobic 0.2 µm                  (Single Layer) 2,600 cm²  NA 40.0L - 120.0L 22.5L - 65L
PTFE-Hydrophobic 1.0µm / 0.2µm        (Dual Layer) 2,550 cm²  NA 45.0L - 140.0L 25.5L - 75.0L
SKL/SKV (K-Size) PES-Hydrophilic 0.65µm / 0.2µm        (Dual Layer) 5,200 cm²  65.5L - 200L 65.5L - 200L NA
PTFE-Hydrophobic 1.0µm / 0.2µm        (Dual Layer) 5,200 cm²  NA 80.0L - 220.0L 45.0L - 120.0L
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