According to Millipore, PVDF and TFA are not recommended combinations
(see a chart in their catalog or www). I have used PVDF filters for
dilute TFA in some instances without a problem. But that may vary
depending how demanding your particular application is. A more resistant
membrane may be PTFE.
Paul
> Hello All
>
> A simple little question I hope someone is able to answer, will PVDF
> filters be damaged by trifluoroacetic acid?
>
> Thank you for any help.
>
> Philip REA
>
> Chiron Technologies
> PO Box 1415 Rosebank MDC
> Clayton South
> Victoria, 3169
> Australia
> philip_rea@cc.chiron.com
> Phone +61 3 9565 1111
> Fax +61 3 9565 1199
>
>
> http://www.chirontechnologies.com or
> http://www.chirontechnologies.com.au
>
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