Materials of Construction

All materials are FDA-listed materials per 21-CFR

Membranes	Double layer PTFE
Support and Drainage Layers	Polypropylene, oxidation resistant
Core, Cage and Endcaps	Polypropylene, oxidation resistant
Adapters	Polymeric, encapsulated in oxygen-resistant polypropylene
O-rings	Silicone elastomer  1

1  Other materials available on request

Removal Ratings

Air/Gases	<0.003 µm, particulate 2
Liquids	0.2 µm, sterilizing 3

2  By NaCl CNC particle analysis. Also retains 100 % of  Brevundimonas diminuta bacteria, bacteriophage and virus aerosols.

3  Lot samples of assemblies retain >10 7   cfu/cm 2  of  Brevundimonas diminuta in liquid per mod. ASTM F838-83 and FDA guidelines.

Configurations (AB Code 7) 4

Single open ended

Double 226 O-ring adapter

Finned end, bayonet lock

4  AB05 style is Code 2 flat end. Other adapter codes available.

Dimensions (Nominal)

Lengths	127 mm (5 in.), 254 mm (10 in.), 508 mm (20 in.), 762 mm (30 in.), 1016 mm (40 in.)
Diameter	70 mm (2.75 in.)

Filter Area (Nominal)

0.8 m2 (8.6 ft2) per 254 mm (10 in.) element

0.4 m2 (4.1 ft2) per 127 mm (5 in.) element

Operating Conditions

Temperature	Maximum Differential Pressure
20°C	5.3 bar (77 psid)
80°C	4.1 bar (60 psid)

5  In air/N 2   service or other compatible gases.

Typical Continuous Air Service Life 6

12 months to 60°C

6  For continuous air flow above 60 °C, Emflon HTPFR filters are recommended. Emflon PFR can be operated at higher temperatures for shorter time periods.

Typical Vent Service Life

6 months to 80°C

Typical Vent Service Life

Autoclave/Streaming

	Pressure and temperature	Cumulative steaming time 8,9
Maximum Forward Steaming Conditions  8,9	1.0 bard (14.5 psid) at 125 °C 0.3 bard (4.4 psid) at 142 °C	20 hrs (1 hr cycles) 165 hrs (1 hr cycles)
Maximum Forward Steaming Conditions  8,9	0.5 bard (7.3 psid) at 125 °C	20hrs (1 hr cycles)

8  Lab tests to establish multi-cycle resistance. Filters should be qualified in actual use. Contact Pall for recommended procedures.

9 Excursion conditions only

Aqueous Extractables (20°C)

<5 mg per 254 mm (10 in.) element after 1 hour steam at 125 °C

Quality/Bio-Safety

Biological Tests	Meets USP Biological Reactivity, In Vivo, for Class VI-121 °C plastics
Effluent Quality Tests  9	Meets Cleanliness per USP Particulates in Injectables. Non-Fiber-Releasing per 21CFR Non-Pyrogenic per USP Bacterial Endotoxins (<0.25 EU/mL) Meets Oxidizables and pH per USP packaged waters
Steam Resistance	Lot samples multicycle autoclave challenged

9  Per lot sample soak or rinse-up flush aliquots

Integrity Test Values per 254 mm (10in) Catridge 10

Forward Flow (air test gas)	60:40 IPA:Water wet (v.v) ≤ 15 mL/min at 1040 mbar (15 psi)
Water Intrusion	≤ 0.33 mL/min at 2500 mbar (36 psi)

10   Contact Pall for multi-element values. AB05PFR value is 7.8 cc/min.

Part Number 11	Nominal Length	AB Style Code 10
AB05PFR2PVH4	127 mm (5 in.)	2
AB1PFR7PVH4	254 mm (10 in.)	7
AB2PFR7PVH4	508 mm (20 in.)	7
AB3PFR7PVH4	762 mm (30 in.)	7
AB4PFR7PVH4	1016 mm (40 in.)	7

11  P at end of part number indicates optimized and qualified for Pharmaceutical use including encapsulated stainless steel reinforcing adapter ring for steaming in situ, 100% integrity testing and Certificate of Test provided. V indicates optimized for vent/air/gas service. H4 suffix=Silicone O-rings (standard). See Appendix for available alternate O-ring polymers and codes.

12 AB05 standard with Code 2 flat cap, other lengths Code 7 with finned cap. Both with double 226 O-rings.

Note:  For sizing filters or other information, please contact your local Pall distributor.

Specifications and Availability: The information provided is a guide to the part number structure and possible options. Product availability may be subject to change without notice. All specifications are nominal. This literature was reviewed for accuracy at the time of publication. For current information on the products and test methodologies, consult your local Pall distributor.

Filter Catridges

Air, Gas, and Vent Filtration