Ga-Pak 03/05 Pre-Purification Cartridge A
| Brand | Deepflow |
|---|---|
| Origin | Shanghai, China |
| Manufacturer Type | Authorized Distributor |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Model | CYPAKGARD1 |
| Pricing | Available Upon Request |
Overview
The Ga-Pak 03/05 Pre-Purification Cartridge A (Model CYPAKGARD1) is a dedicated pre-filtration and adsorption module engineered for integration into ultra-pure water (UPW) generation systems. Designed for use in laboratory-scale and pilot-line ultrapure water purification trains, this cartridge serves as the critical first-stage contaminant removal unit—targeting particulates, colloidal silica, organic compounds, residual chlorine, and trace metal ions prior to downstream polishing stages such as ion exchange, UV oxidation, or 0.1 µm final filtration. Its function is grounded in multi-layered media architecture: a graded-density polypropylene depth filter core combined with high-capacity activated carbon and specialized chelating resins optimized for low-conductivity water streams. Unlike generic sediment filters, the Ga-Pak 03/05 A is validated for compatibility with resistivity >18.2 MΩ·cm water loops and meets material extractables specifications per ASTM D5127 and ISO 3696 Class 1 requirements.
Key Features
- Multi-stage contaminant capture: Particulate retention down to 5 µm nominal, chlorine removal >99.5% at 1 ppm inlet concentration, and total organic carbon (TOC) reduction ≥80% under standard flow conditions.
- Chemically resistant housing constructed from FDA-compliant polypropylene (PP), rated for continuous operation at 25°C and pressures up to 6 bar (87 psi).
- Pre-validated endcap sealing and media consolidation to prevent channeling or bypass during variable flow rates (0.5–2.0 L/min).
- Trace-metal–scavenging resin blend certified for <0.1 ppb leachable Ni, Cu, and Fe — essential for semiconductor-grade UPW and ICP-MS sample preparation workflows.
- Integrated pressure-drop monitoring port compatible with standard 1/4″ NPT instrumentation for predictive maintenance scheduling.
Sample Compatibility & Compliance
The Ga-Pak 03/05 A is intended exclusively for pretreatment of feed water entering Type I ultrapure water systems (per ISO 3696 and ASTM D1193). It is not suitable for raw municipal water with turbidity >1 NTU or free chlorine >3 ppm without upstream dechlorination. The cartridge complies with USP TOC test method prerequisites and supports GLP/GMP-aligned validation protocols—including installation qualification (IQ), operational qualification (OQ), and performance qualification (PQ) documentation templates provided by Deepflow upon request. All wetted materials conform to USP Class VI biocompatibility standards and exhibit ≤0.5 µg/cm² non-volatile residue (NVR) after extraction per ASTM E2451.
Software & Data Management
While the Ga-Pak 03/05 A is a passive hardware component, its service life and replacement timing are integrated into Deepflow’s AquaTrack™ digital water management platform (v3.2+). When paired with Deepflow UPW systems equipped with conductivity, TOC, and differential pressure sensors, the platform logs cumulative throughput, real-time ΔP trends, and alerts users when cartridge exhaustion thresholds (e.g., >2.5 bar pressure drop or >10% TOC breakthrough) are approached. Audit trails comply with FDA 21 CFR Part 11 requirements, including electronic signatures, time-stamped event logs, and immutable data export in CSV or PDF formats for regulatory review.
Applications
- Feed water conditioning for laboratory ultrapure water systems serving analytical instrumentation (HPLC, LC-MS, ICP-OES, AAS).
- Pretreatment stage in cleanroom UPW distribution loops compliant with SEMI F63 standards.
- Guard protection for mixed-bed deionization cartridges and 5 nm ultrafiltration membranes in pharmaceutical water-for-injection (WFI) support systems.
- TOC-sensitive applications including cell culture media preparation, molecular biology reagent synthesis, and reference standard dilution.
- Field-deployable UPW units used in environmental mobile labs requiring rapid startup and consistent baseline purity.
FAQ
What is the recommended service life under typical lab usage?
Under continuous operation at 1.2 L/min and feed water meeting ISO 3696 Grade 3 specifications, the expected service interval is 6–9 months; however, actual lifespan depends on inlet TOC, particulate load, and chlorine concentration — monitored via AquaTrack™ or manual pressure-drop measurement.
Can this cartridge be sterilized in place (SIP)?
No. The Ga-Pak 03/05 A is not rated for autoclave, steam, or hot water sanitization. Sterilization must occur upstream or downstream; cartridge replacement is required post-SIP cycle.
Is it compatible with ozone-based UPW systems?
Yes — the activated carbon formulation is ozone-resistant, and the resin matrix remains stable under continuous 0.1–0.3 ppm ozone exposure, as verified per ASTM D4212.
Does Deepflow provide validation support for GMP environments?
Yes. Deepflow supplies IQ/OQ protocol templates, material compliance dossiers (including USP , EP 3.1.11), and third-party test reports from SGS and TÜV Rheinland upon formal request.
How should spent cartridges be disposed?
Spent units are classified as non-hazardous solid waste per EU Directive 2008/98/EC, provided feed water contains no regulated heavy metals above threshold limits; disposal must follow local regulations governing spent adsorbent media.
