ZTEC B

Membrane candles ZTEC B

ZTEC B membrane element for bioburden reduction, provides consistent performance for bioburden reduction and particulate removal in a wide range of applications. Naturally hydrophilic PES membrane filters provide exceptional flow, long operating life, broad chemical compatibility and no added surfactants that contribute to extraction.

  • All thermally bonded designs are adhesive-free
  • Many variations of fitting end caps/adapters available
  • Cost effective absolute filtration
  • All materials are FDA listed for food and beverage contact
  • Complies with USP Class VI (biological testing for plastics)

✅ Typical applications: nutrient media, juices, eye solutions

Technical data

Hot distilled water

  • The filter element can withstand a temperature of 85 °C for 30 minutes.

Cleaning/sterility:

  • Compatible with most common cleaning, sanitizing and sterilizing agents, and with pH ranging from 1 - 14. Consult manufacturer for specific compatibility information.

Steam/Autoclave:

  • The filter element shall withstand steam or autoclave cleaning for a minimum of 50 30 minute cycles at 135°C.

Typical bacterial retention performance:

  • 0.2 µm: LRV for B. dominuta ≥ 7.8
  • 0,45 µm: LRV for S. marcescens ≥ 8,5
  • 0.65 µm: LRV for S. cerevisiae ≥ 11 LRV for L. brevis ≥ 7.6

FDA listed materials:

  • All materials are in compliance with FDA 21 CFR section 174.5 wording, applicable to food and beverage contact