HDC® II Membrane in Kleenpak™ Capsules for Gas Applications
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Pall Kleenpak assemblies with HDC II media are compact, self-contained filters with a rugged all-polypropylene construction. They provide up to HEPA-quality air and gas filtration with a hydrophobic polypropylene graded-density depth medium which, with with superior flow rates, lower pressure drops, higher capacity and longer filter life, outperforms other membrane filters.
Features and Benefits
- Hydrophobic polypropylene media
- High efficiency in air and gases
- HEPA filtration with J012 grade
- No housing required
- Absolute particle-rated for reliability
- Low pressure loss
- Melt-sealed construction
- Repeatedly autoclavable
- Manufactured for use in conformity with cGMP
- FDA-listed materials per 21 CFR
- ISO 9000 Certified Quality System
- Pharmaceutical P optimized
- Certificate of Test provided
Quality and Bio-Safety
Biological Tests
- Meets USP Biological Reactivity Test, in vivo for Class VI-121 °C Plastics
Effluent Quality Tests*
- Meets Cleanliness per USP Particulates in Injectables
- Non-Fiber-Releasing
- Non-Pyrogenic per USP Bacterial Endotoxins (< 0.25 EU/mL)
- Meets Oxidizables and pH per USP Sterile Purified Water
* Per lot sample soak or rinse-up flush aliquots.
Materials of Construction
| Medium | Polypropylene |
| Support, Drainage, Core, Cage, End Caps and Shell | Polypropylene |
| Vent and Drain Valve O-ring | Ethylene Propylene (EPDM) |
Removal Ratings
| Grade | In Air(1) | In Liquids(2) |
| J100 | 93% at 0.3 µm | 10 µm |
| J060 | 99% at 0.3 µm | 6 µm |
| J045 | 99.75% at 0.3 µm | 4.5 µm |
| J025 | 99.95% at 0.3 µm | 2.5 µm |
| J012 | 99.99% at 0.3 µm | 1.2 µm |
1 % removal 0.3 µm DOP droplet aerosol.
Due to the enhanced particle removal efficiencies in gases, the approximate ratings for gas service can be calculated by dividing the liquid rating in µm by between 5 and 10.
2 > 99.98% by mod. OSU-F2 beta test.
Due to the enhanced particle removal efficiencies in gases, the approximate ratings for gas service can be calculated by dividing the liquid rating in µm by between 5 and 10.
2 > 99.98% by mod. OSU-F2 beta test.
Nominal Filter Areas
| Effective Filter Area | KA1 | KA2 | KA3 |
| J012, J025 | 0.06 m2 (0.6 ft2) |
0.1 m2 (1.0 ft2) |
0.2 m2 (2.0 ft2) |
| J045 | 0.06 m2 (0.6 ft2) |
0.11 m2 (1.2 ft2) |
0.22 m2 (2.3 ft2) |
| J060 | 0.03 m2 (0.3 ft2) |
0.05 m2 (0.5 ft2) |
0.10 m2 (1.0 ft2) |
| J100 | 0.03 m2 (0.3 ft2) |
0.07 m2 (0.7 ft2) |
0.13 m2 (1.4 ft2) |
Nominal Dimensions
| Size Code | KA1 | KA2 | KA3 |
| Maximum Diameter of Bowl (Including Valves) | 94 mm (3.7 in.) |
94 mm (3.7 in.) |
109 mm (4.2 in.) |
| Nominal Length (Including 1 in. Tri-Clover Connection) | 117 mm (4.6 in.) |
158 mm (6.2 in.) |
174 mm (6.8 in.) |
| Nominal Length (Including Stepped Hose Barb Connection) | 158 mm (6.2 in.) |
199 mm (7.8 in.) |
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| Nominal Length (Including Hose Barb Connection) | - | - | 210 mm (8.2 in.) |
Typical Air Flow Rates (at 2 barg [30 psig] Inlet Pressure)3
3 Typical initial clean ∆P, air at 20 °C. Values shown are for 38 mm (1½ in.) sanitary flange connections. Values with other connections are available on request. For gases other than air or nitrogen, contact your local Pall representative.
Connections (Inlet and Outlet)
| KA1 and KA2 Styles | 38 mm (1½ in.) sanitary flange 6 – 13 mm (¼ – ½ in.) hose barb |
| KA3 Style | 38 mm (1½ in.) sanitary flange 14 mm (9⁄16 in.) hose barb |
Operating Conditions (Gases) 4
| Maximum Operating Pressure and Temperature | 3.5 barg (50 psig) to 40 °C |
| Maximum Differential Pressure and Temperature | 3.5 bard (50 psid) at 40 °C |
Steam Autoclaving
| Cumulative Autoclave Time 5 | 50 hours (1-hour cycles) at 140 °C |
Warning: Kleenpak filters must not be steam sterilized in situ by passing steam through under pressure.
