Syringe Filters Solvent Compatibility Chart
| Group of Substance & Chemical Reagents |
Cellulose Acetate |
Nylon | PES | PTFE | PVDF | PP |
| ACIDS | ||||||
| Acetic, 5% | L | R | R | R | R | R |
| Acetic, 10% | L | R | R | R | R | R |
| Acetic, 25% | N | L | R | R | R | R |
| Acetic, Glacial | N | N | R | R | R | R |
| Boric | – | L | – | R | – | – |
| Formic 25% | L | N | – | R | – | R |
| Hydrochloric 15% | L | L | R | R | L | R |
| Hydrochloric 25% | N | N | R | R | – | R |
| Hydrochloric concentrated | N | N | L | R | N | R |
| Hydrofluoric 10% | N | N | – | – | – | – |
| Hydrofluoric 35% | N | N | – | R | – | – |
| Nitric 25% | N | N | R | R | – | R |
| Nitric 6N, 38% | N | N | L | R | R | R |
| Nitric concentrated | N | N | N | R | N | R |
| Phosphoric 25% | L | N | R | R | – | R |
| Sulfuric 25% | N | N | N | R | – | R |
| Sulfuric 6N, 29% | N | N | N | R | – | R |
| Sulfuric concentrated | N | N | N | R | N | R |
| Trichloroacetic 10% | N | N | – | R | R | R |
| Group of Substance & Chemical Reagents |
Cellulose Acetate |
Nylon | PES | PTFE | PVDF | PP |
| ALKALINES | ||||||
| Ammonium Hydroxide 25% | N | R | R | R | L | R |
| Formalin 30% | L | L | R | – | – | – |
| Sodium Hydroxide 3N, 12% | N | R | R | R | R | R |
| Group of Substance & Chemical Reagents |
Cellulose Acetate |
Nylon | PES | PTFE | PVDF | PP |
| ALCOHOLS | ||||||
| Amyl Alcohol | L | R | N | R | R | R |
| Benzyl Alcohol | L | L | L | L | L | R |
| Butyl Alcohol | L | R | L | R | R | R |
| Butyl Cellosolve | N | L | – | L | – | – |
| Ethanol 70% | L | R | L | R | R | R |
| Ethanol 98% | N | R | N | R | R | R |
| Ethylene glycol | L | R | R | R | R | R |
| Glycerol | L | R | R | R | R | R |
| Isobutyl Alcohol | L | L | L | L | L | R |
| Isopropanol, n-Propanol | L | R | R | R | R | R |
| Methanol 98% | N | R | L | R | R | R |
| Methyl Cellosolve | L | L | – | L | – | – |
| Propylene glycol | L | – | R | R | R | R |
| Phenol, Aqueous 10% | – | R | – | R | R | – |
| Group of Substance & Chemical Reagents |
Cellulose Acetate |
Nylon | PES | PTFE | PVDF | PP |
| HYDROCARBONS | ||||||
| Hexane | L | R | L | R | R | N |
| Xylene | L | R | N | R | R | – |
| Kerosene, Gasoline | L | R | R | R | R | L |
| Tetrakin, Decalin | N | R | – | R | R | – |
| Toluene, benzene | L | R | N | R | R | N |
| Group of Substance & Chemical Reagents |
Cellulose Acetate |
Nylon | PES | PTFE | PVDF | PP |
| HALOGENATED HYDROCARBONS | ||||||
| Carbon Tetrachloride | N | N | N | N | N | L |
| Chloroform | N | N | N | R | R | L |
| Methylene Chloride | N | L | N | R | N | L |
| Monochlorobenzene | N | N | – | R | – | R |
| Trichloroethylene | N | N | N | R | R | R |
| Group of Substance & Chemical Reagents |
Cellulose Acetate |
Nylon | PES | PTFE | PVDF | PP |
| KETONES | ||||||
| Acetone | N | R | N | R | N | R |
| Cyclohexanone | N | L | N | R | N | R |
| Isopropylacetone | – | R | – | R | N | – |
| Methyl Ethyl Ketone | N | R | N | R | N | R |
| Methyl Isobutyl Ketone | N | R | – | R | N | L |
| Group of Substance & Chemical Reagents |
Cellulose Acetate |
Nylon | PES | PTFE | PVDF | PP |
| ESTERS | ||||||
| Amyl Acetate | N | R | L | R | – | L |
| Amyl Propyl & Butyl Acetate | L | – | – | R | – | L |
| Benzyl Benzoate | – | – | – | R | – | – |
| Butyl Acetate | N | – | N | – | – | L |
| Ethyl Acetate & Methyl Acetate | N | R | N | R | R/L | L |
| Isopropyl Myristate | – | – | – | R | – | – |
| Methyl Cellosolve Acetate | N | – | – | R | – | R |
| Propylene Glycol Acetate | – | – | – | R | – | R |
| Tricresyl Phosphate | – | – | – | R | – | – |
| Isopropyl Acetate | L | R | – | – | R | – |
| Group of Substance & Chemical Reagents |
Cellulose Acetate |
Nylon | PES | PTFE | PVDF | PP |
| OXIDES - ETHERS | ||||||
| Dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO) | N | R | N | R | N | R |
| Dioxane & Tetrahydrofuran | N | R | L | R | L | R |
| Ethyl Ether | L | R | R | R | R | L |
| Isopropyl Ether | – | – | – | R | R | R |
| Group of Substance & Chemical Reagents |
Cellulose Acetate |
Nylon | PES | PTFE | PVDF | PP |
| SOLVENTS WITH NITROGEN | ||||||
| Acetonitrile | N | R | N | R | N | R |
| Aniline | N | – | – | R | – | – |
| Diethylacetamide | N | L | N | R | N | – |
| Dimethyl Formamide | N | R | N | R | N | R |
| Pyridine | N | R | N | R | – | N |
| Triethanolamine | – | R | – | R | N | – |
| Group of Substance & Chemical Reagents |
Cellulose Acetate |
Nylon | PES | PTFE | PVDF | PP |
| MISCELLANEOUS | ||||||
| Formaldehyde Solution 30% | L | R | R | R | R | R |
| Hydrogen Peroxide 30% | N | L | N | R | R | – |
| Pyridine | N | R | N | R | R | – |
| Silicone Oil & Mineral Oil | R | R | R | R | R | R |
| R = | Recommended. No significant change observed in flow rate or bubble point of the membrane, nor visible indication of chemical attack. |
| L = | Limited Recommended Use. Moderate changes in physical properties. The filter may be suitable for short term, noncritical use. |
| N = | Not Recommended. The membrane may be unstable. |
| – = | Insufficient Data. Information is not available. Trial testing is recommended. |
Top 7 Reasons to Use Restek Syringe Filters
- Protect any analytical system.
- Extend LC column lifetime.
- Achieve more reproducible analyses.
- Variety of membranes, porosities, and diameters available.
- Luer lock inlet provides strong, leak-tight syringe connection to withstand filtration pressure.
- Rugged polypropylene construction— autoclavable to 121 °C for 15 minutes (75 psi).
- Labeled (13, 25, and 30 mm, only) and color coded for easy identification.