09.03.12
Porex Corporation, based in Fairburn, Ga., has introduced the Porex PE (polyethylene) Solvent Support Membrane. The membrane is designed to retain low surface tension organic solvents for extended periods of time without plugging, leakage or breakthrough.
The membrane can be used in applications such as protein precipitation, high-speed automation, protein purification, bio analytical analysis and drug discovery. It also is claimed to help retain acetonitrile and methanol for extended incubations without solvent leakage, thus purportedly eliminating time-consuming centrifugation and transfer steps. It is chemically inert, hydrophobic (not water soluble), oleophobic (not oil soluble), contains no leachables and, according to Porex, is cost effective as compared to standard polytetrafluoroethylene membrane. The membrane is available in sheets and rolls.
“Porex strives to create innovative solutions that solve the specific challenges of our healthcare and life science customers,” said William Midgette, president and CEO of Porex.
Porex PE Solvent Support Membranes for protein precipitation plates were tested for solvent leakage, nonspecific binding, flow rates and well blockage by an independent third-party in the Unites States.
Porex develops and manufactures porous plastic products.
The membrane can be used in applications such as protein precipitation, high-speed automation, protein purification, bio analytical analysis and drug discovery. It also is claimed to help retain acetonitrile and methanol for extended incubations without solvent leakage, thus purportedly eliminating time-consuming centrifugation and transfer steps. It is chemically inert, hydrophobic (not water soluble), oleophobic (not oil soluble), contains no leachables and, according to Porex, is cost effective as compared to standard polytetrafluoroethylene membrane. The membrane is available in sheets and rolls.
“Porex strives to create innovative solutions that solve the specific challenges of our healthcare and life science customers,” said William Midgette, president and CEO of Porex.
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Porex develops and manufactures porous plastic products.