TABLE OF CONTENTS - BGB Analytik AG

Sample Preparation
Syringe Filters
Membrane Filters
When selecting membrane filters, solvent compatibility is the most important criteria. The following chemical resistance table lists the most
popular solvents used in HPLC along with the compatible membrane types.
Chemical Resistance Table for Membrane Filters
Substances Membrane filters
Cellulose nitrate Cellulose acetate
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Regenerated
cellulose Nylon PTFE
1,4-Dioxane - - + N/A 0
Acetic acid, 10% & 25% + 0 + - +
Acetone - - + + +
Acetonitrile - - + + -
Alcohols (i-Propanol, 1-Hexanol,
Cyclohexanol)
+ + + + +
Aliphatic hydrocarbons + + + + +
Aromatic hydrocarbons + + + N/A +
Carboxylic acid + + + - +
Cyclohexane 0 0 + + +
Diethylether 0 0 + + 0
Dimethyl formamide - - 0 + +
Dimethyl sulfoxide - - 0 N/A +
Ethanol=