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What syringe filter should I use to filter nonaqueous streams (organic solvents)?

30 Jul 2025

PTFE syringe filters, which are hydrophobic in nature, should be used to filter nonaqueous (organic) solvents. Higher back pressures will result from using PTFE filters with aqueous streams, which may prevent the stream from passing through the filter.

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