Re: [DIYbio] 0.2 um filters for sterile filtering/possibly viscous solutions

On Mon, Dec 31, 2012 at 11:53:27AM -0500, Sebastian S. Cocioba wrote:
> Almost all PP is autoclavable but may risk slight deformation over a long period of time. At standard autoclave temp of 121 C it will be 9c below polyprop melting point. I sterilize my eppitubes, cutting sheets, etc if i see the PP 5 symbol on the plastic. Tips may deform if your autoclave is not steady at 121.

Thanks, but this is a 0.2 um PP filter. Not only will it warp to the point where
it might leak at the sames, it will likely ruin the pore size.

I'm not sure how gentle the local autoclaves are, as this is a shared
facility. It will certainly reach 121 deg C, but is arguably likely to
exceed it.

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