Water Technologies & Solutions

fact sheet

Purtrex* depth cartridge filters

typical applications
 Potable water filtration
 Chemical filtration - wide chemical compatibility
 Plating baths
 Amine Filtration
 Meets FDA requirements for food and beverage
contact

general properties
Purtrex filters are available with a variety of nominal
pore size ratings: 1, 3, 5, 10, 20, 30, 50 and 75 mi-
Figure 1: Purtrex Depth Cartridge Filters
crons. Tables 1, 2, 3 and 4 provide additional details
on materials of construction, dimensions, operating
description and use limits and flow performance.
The Purtrex depth filter (Figure 1), is an exceptional Table 1: Materials of Construction
value for general applications where long life, high
Description Material of Construction
purity and low change-out frequency are required.
Produced through SUEZ’s patented melt blown micro- Filtration Media Polypropylene
fiber technology, Purtrex is a 100% pure polypropylene End caps and Adapters Polypropylene
depth filter with exceptional dirt-holding capacity.
Table 2: Dimensions
Purtrex’ true-graded density filter matrix (lower den-
sity at the surface of the filter with progressively high- Description Material of Construction
er density toward the center) captures particles
Nominal Outside Diameter 2.50 inch (6.4 cm)
throughout the entire filter depth. This translates to
longer life and fewer change-outs than existing string- Nominal Inside Diameter 1 inch (2.5 cm)
wound or resin-bonded filters.
Table 3: Operating Limits
Purtrex contains no wetting agents, solvents, antistat-
ic agents or binders, and meets the requirements of Description Operating Limits
the FDA for food and beverage contact. The filter in- Maximum Differential 35psi (2.4bar) at ≤100°F (38°C)
cinerates to trace ash for easy disposal. Pressure
Maximum Temperature 160F (71C) at ≤15psid (1.0bar)
Recommended Maximum 5 gpm (19L/min) per 10-inch
Water Flow length

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Table 4: Flow Performance in Clean Water 1
The Purtrex element is tested and certified by NSF
International against NSF/ANSI Standard 42 for ma-
terial requirements only.
SUEZ filter cartridges are designed and manufac-
tured for resistance to a wide range of chemical so-
lutions. Conditions will vary with each application
and users should carefully verify chemical compati-
bility. Please contact your SUEZ representative if
you need assistance.

1
Per10-inch length of filter

additional information
Purtrex cartridge filters are made from thermally
bonded fibers of polypropylene. SUEZ certifies that it
uses no resin binders, lubricants, antistatic or release
agents, in the manufacture of these filter cartridges.
The resin used for manufacturing the filter media
meet the food contact requirements of the U.S. FDA
21CFR 177.1520. Purtrex cartridge filters meet the
safety requirements of Article 3 of the EU Framework
Regulation No. 1935/2004/EC and may be used as in-
tended in all of the EU Member states in full compli-
ance with the EU Plastics Regulation No. 10/2011.
Purtrex cartridge filters meet the criteria for USP
class VI-121’C Plastics.

Table 5: Ordering Information

To order Purtrex filters with plain flat ends, select one item from each of the first three columns. Your model number will look
like this: PX05-29 1/4. To order Purtrex filters with end adapters, make one selection from all applicable columns. Your model
number will look like this: PX01-20-YYP, PX03-30-XK or PX05-40-EHB.

Type Micron Rating – Cartridge Length – End #1 Adapter End #2 Adapter Elastomer Gaskets

PX 01 = 1 µm 9 3/4 inch (24.8 cm) Y = 1 inch (2.54 cm) Y = 1 inch (2.54 cm) P = Santoprene 2

03 = 3 µm 9 7/8 inch (25.1 cm) Open End Gasket Open End Gasket (Gasket Only)

05 = 5 µm 10 inch (25.4 cm) L = Extended Core K = Self Seal Spring

10 = 10 µm 19 1/2 inch (49.5 cm) E = 222 O-Ring H = Fin Adapter O-Rings

20 = 20 µm 20 inch (50.8 cm) X = Plain End (No Gasket) S = Solid End S = Silicone

30 = 30 µm 29 1/4 inch (74.3 cm) E = EPDM

50 = 50 µm 30 inch (76 cm)

75 = 75 µm 40 inch (102 cm)

50 inch (127 cm)

2
Santoprene is licensed to Advanced Elastomer Systems, L.P

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