Performance Specifications

Filter Grades (>99.9% Retention Rating by Standard Latex Bead Challenge):

• 0.05, 0.1, 0.2, 0.45, 0.65, 0.8, 1.2 μm

Maximum Differential Pressure:

• 20 psid (1.4 bard) @ 203 °F (95 °C)
• 80 psid (5.5 bard) @ 68 °F (20 °C)

Recommended Change Out Differential Pressure¹:

• 35 psid (2.4 bard)

Chemical Compatibility:

• Cartridge resists most acids and bases, pH 1-14, and most oxidizing agents. Consult factory for specific application information.

Sanitizing Agents:

• Cartridge may be sanitized in place with common oxidizing agents. Consult factory for compatibility information.

Rinse-Up:

• Cartridges will rinse-up to 18 Megohm-cm in less than 6 minutes at a flow rate of 2.6 gpm (10 lpm).

Product Specifications

Materials of Construction:

• Filter Media:
  • Hydrophilic Highly Asymmetric
  • Polysulfone Membrane
• Support Material: Polypropylene
• Hardware: Polypropylene
• Surface Treatment: Hydroxypropylcellulose
• Sealing: Thermal Bond
• Gaskets/O-rings:
  • Silicone Elastomer
  • EPDM
  • Buna N
  • Fluoroelastomer
  • Expanded PTFE FEP Encapsulated Silicone
  • FEP Encapsulated Fluoroelastomer
  • White Silicone

Dimensions (nominal):

• Outside Diameter: 2 ³/₅ in. (6.6 cm)
• Lengths: 4 in. (10.2 cm), 10 in. (25.4 cm), 20 in. (50.8 cm), 30 in. (76.2 cm), 40 in. (102 cm)
• Surface Area: 6.1 ft² (0.57 m²) per 10 in. (25.4 cm) equivalent

¹ - Provided that the maximum differential pressure is not exceeded based on temperature limits defined above.

Liquid Flow Specifications

Filter Grade (μm)	DI Water Flow GPM/PSID	(10 in. equivalent) lpm/mbard
0.05	1.0	0.05
0.1	1.7	0.09
0.2	3.0	0.16
0.45	5.5	0.30
0.65	6.0	0.33
0.8	7.0	0.38
1.2	8.0	0.44

Dimensions

Nominal

VFSG [1] - [2][3][4] (e.g., VFSG100-10M3S)

Table 1 - Filter Grades

Code 1	Filter Grades
050	0.05 μm
100	0.1 μm
200	0.2 μm
450	0.45 μm
650	0.65 μm
800	0.8 μm
1200	1.2 μm

Table 2 - Cartridge Lengths (nominal)

Code 2	Cartridge Lengths (nominal)
4	4 inches
10	10 inches
20	20 inches
30	30 inches
40	40 inches

Table 3 - End Configurations

Code 3	End Configurations
M2	SOE flat closed end, fits housings with 020 O-ring post
M3	SOE flat closed end, external 222 O-rings (retrofits other manufacturers' Code 0)2
M5	DOE, internal 120 O-rings (retrofits 213 O-ring style)2
M6	SOE flat closed end, external 226 O-rings (retrofits other manufacturers' Code 6)2
M7	SOE fin end, external 226 O-rings (retrofits other manufacturers' Code 7)2
M8	SOE fin end, external 222 O-rings (retrofits other manufacturers' Code 5)2
M10	DOE, internal O-rings (fits other manufacturers' housings) 2
M11	SOE flat closed end, internal 120 O-ring (retrofits other manufacturers' X-style) 2
DOE	DOE with elastomer gasket seals & end caps

Table 4 - Gasket/O-ring Materials

Code 4	Gasket/O-ring Materials
S	Silicone (standard O-rings)
E	Nordel
V	Fluoroelastomer
N	Buna N (standard gaskets)
M	White Silicone (O-rings)
T	FEP Encapsulated Silicone (O-rings)
F	FEP Encapsulated Fluoroelastomer (O-rings)
T	Expanded PTFE (gaskets)

² - For details, contact Pall Corporation.