Zeta Plus™

ZB Series
Depth filter cartridges and capsules

Zeta Plus™ ZB series filter media is an advanced depth filter media designed to provide
clarification of bioprocess, biological and pharmaceutical fluids. The Zeta Plus ZB series
filter medium is composed of a pre-extracted inorganic filter aid, cellulose and a resin
system that imparts a strong positive charge to the filter matrix, aiding its adsorption of
negatively charged contaminants. This premium-grade medium has been specifically
designed for processes that require a high degree of filtration and low metal ion
extractables.

Applications
Zeta Plus ZB series filter media are optimised for clarification of bioprocess cell culture
fluids and for the reduction of negatively charged contaminants. In solution, cells and
cellular debris, endotoxins and contaminating nucleic acids (DNA, RNA) carry a negative
charge. 3M Purification’s application of positive zeta potential to Zeta Plus ZB series filter
media creates a filter matrix that enhances the capture of negatively charged contaminants.
The strong positive charge over a broad pH range make Zeta Plus ZB series filters ideal for
cell broth clarification and for protection of downstream membrane filters.

Superior particle reduction Applications

The Zeta Plus ZB filter medium offers advantages in contaminant reduction because of
its strong electrokinetic properties. In addition to the mechanical exclusion of particles by
its depth loading feature, the Zeta Plus ZB filter medium adsorbs contaminants too small Clarification of cell culture process fluids
for reduction by mechanical straining. Because most particles in suspension are negatively
Clarification of bacteria and yeast cell
charged, virtually all contaminants can be reduced with proper grade selection.
lysates

Protection of downstream processes

including membrane (0,2 and 0,1 micron)
filters, TFF systems and chromatography
Features and benefits columns

Endotoxin and nucleic acid reduction

Broad pH range of strong, positively charge-modified depth filter media
• Economical, efficient reduction of negatively charged contaminants such as cell debris, colloidal Clarification of colloidal and haze forming
material, endotoxin, DNA, RNA and bacteria. contaminants

Pre-extracted inorganic filter aid

• Low extractables, fast flush-up.
FDA Drug Master File and USP Class VI Biological Safety
• Eases validation and regulatory submissions by providing vital documentation and data traceability.
• Regulatory documents include reference to USP <87> and <88> Class VI Biological Reactivity
Tests.

Full range of cartridge and capsule configurations

• Full range of scaleable configurations from benchtop to production.
Easy to install filter cartridges
• Easy to use, reduces labour costs, positive sealing mechanism.
 Cartridge construction
Zeta Plus ZB series cartridges are designed for use with 3M Purification Zeta
Plus sanitary style stainless steel filter housings. Cartridges are constructed from
individual cells of Zeta Plus ZB Series filter media assembled together with
polypropylene separators under predetermined compression and unitised by three,
316 stainless steel bands. Each cell is constructed using thermoplastic elastomer or
polypropylene moulded edge seals and separators for high performance. Various
gasket materials are available depending upon the application. Filter cartridges are
available in 8, 12 and 16-inch diameters, with a surface area ranging from 0,065 m² to
3,9 m² per cartridge.

Capsule construction
Zeta Plus ZB series filter media are available in ready to use, single-use Scale-Up
capsules and fully disposable BC25 capsules as well as Zeta Plus Encapsulated
System capsule filters. The Zeta Plus Scale-Up and BC25 Series capsules are
completely encapsulated disposable filters for small volume biological, bioprocess and
pharmaceutical filtration. Scale-Up and BC25 capsules are autoclavable and available
in three sizes (Scale-Up with a 170 cm², 340 cm² and 1020 cm² filtration area and BC
with a 25 cm² filtration area) to provide a high degree of application flexibility. The
Above: Individual cells of Zeta Plus™ ZB Series filter Zeta Plus Encapsulated System (EZP System) includes capsule filters with effective
medium are constructed using polypropylene molded filtration areas of 0,23 m² and 2,5 m² (see specific brochure for more information).
edge seals and separators for high performance.
Flow rates
The flow rate graph on page 3 displays flow rates obtained with 21 °C clean water.
Optimum flow rates vary by application, but in general, the lower flux rates often
result in longer service life, greater throughputs and superior system economics.

Zeta Plus™ BC25 capsules Grade selection

and Zeta Plus™ Scale-Up capsules
Zeta Plus ZB Series filter media are available in four grades. The chart on the facing
page is provided as a guide to proper grade selection based on nominal retention
ratings and can be used in conjunction with the recommendations in Table 1 to
determine the appropriate filter grade for your application. Operating conditions and
the fluid being filtered, impact retention performance. 3M Purification recommends
small-scale pilot runs with Scale-Up or BC25 capsules to confirm grade selection
Zeta Plus™ BC25 capsules are ideal for laboratory scale, prior to scale-up. 3M Purification’s Scientific Applications Support Services (SASS)
process development and small volume filtration and Zeta staff can assist in grade selection as well as assist in on-site evaluations. Filter system
Plus™ Scale-Up capsules for pilot scale and low volume
applications optimisation can also be conducted at 3M Purification’s laboratory facilities.

Zeta Plus™ family of

cartridge filter systems
Table 1: Application recommendations
Application Recommended grades
Mammalian cell separation 30 ZB, 60 ZB, 90 ZB, 120 ZB
Bacteria, yeast cell separation 30 ZB, 60 ZB
TFF, membrane protection 30 ZB, 60 ZB
Endotoxin, nucleic acid removal 60 ZB, 90 ZB, 120 ZB
General clarification 30 ZB, 60 ZB
Table 1 is intended as a guide. Grade selection and performance should be confirmed with small-scale pilot trial.
Zeta Plus™ production scale cartridge systems
including 8", 12" and 16" diameter systems and EZP
Systems can meet the scale-up needs of a growing process

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ZB Series

Filter area
1,2
120ZB
Table 2: Effective filtration area
1,0

Differential Pressure (bar)

Cartridge configuration Surface area
0,8
BC25 Capsule 25 cm² 90ZB
0,6
Scale-Up Capsules 170 cm², 340 cm² or 1020 cm²
45109 (8” diameter cartridge, 8-cell) 0,26 m² 0,4
60ZB
45167 (8” diameter cartridge, 7-cell, o-ring plug-in) 0,23 m² 0,2
30ZB
Z8FA2NPX2 (8” diameter, 2-cell plug-in) 650 cm² 0,0
Z8FA4NPX2 (8” diameter, 4-cell plug-in) 1300 cm² 0 5 10 15 20 25
Flow rate (lpm/m²)
30 35 40

45237 (12” diameter cartridge, 12-cell) 1,1 m²

Above: Graph flow versus differential pressure
45245 (12” diameter cartridge, 16-cell) 1,5 m²
Z16P (16” diameter cartridge, 14-cell) 3,2 m²
Z16H* (16” diameter cartridge, 17-cell) 3,9 m²
* 60, 90 grades only

30 ZB
Operating parameters
60 ZB
Table 3: Recommended operating parameters
Maximum
Maximum Maximum 90 ZB
Recommended Sterilisation flow rate
operating operating
flush parameters (FLUX)
pressure temperature 120 ZB
(in lpm/m²)
Standard autoclave or
and Special in-situ steam 4 2 1 0,5 0,1
54 l/m²
pre-coat 2,4 bar 82 °C sterilisation 4,9 Micron
at 20 lpm/m²
Zeta Plus for 1 hour at
Cartridges 121 °C Above: Chart nominal retention rates
Zeta Plus Inlet pressure: Autoclave for
BC25 2,8 bar 54 l/m² 30 minutes at 0,003 to
40 °C
Capsules Media pressure: at 20 lpm/m² 121 °C 0,3
2,4 bar (1 cycle)

Sanitary housings
3M Purification provides a wide array of standard and specially designed sanitary
filter housings to hold Zeta Plus ZB series filter cartridges. All housings are designed
with the pharmaceutical and bioprocessing industries in mind and feature 316L
mirror-polished surfaces and easy-to-clean components, along with accessories such
as CIP spray-balls and the Zeta Plus Cartridge Lifting Device.

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ZB Series

US Zeta Plus™ ZB Series - Ordering guide

8”-diameter cartridges 8”-diameter cartridges
Catalogue number Gasket material Grade Catalogue number Gasket material Package code Grade

45109 (8" 8-cell) 11 - Nitrile 30 ZB Z8FA2NP A - Silicone 2 30 ZB

13 - Fluorocarbon 60 ZB (8" 2-cell plug-in) B - Fluorocarbon 60 ZB
14 - EPR 90 ZB Z8FA4NP C - EPR 90 ZB
22 - Silicone (8" 4-cell plug-in) D - Nitrile

45167 01 - Nitrile
(8" 7-cell, O-ring plug-in) 02 - EPR
03 - Fluorocarbon
04 - Silicone

12”-diameter cartridges 16”-diameter cartridges

Catalogue Geometric Gasket Catalogue Gasket Opt. lifting
Grade Grade
number variation material number material handle*

45244 (12" 9-cell) 01 - Standard A - Silicone 30 ZB Z16P A - Silicone 30 ZB H

45237 (12" 12-cell) polypropylene B - Fluorocarbon 60 ZB (16" 14-cell) B - Fluorocarbon 60 ZB
45245 (12" 16-cell) C - EPR 90 ZB C - EPR 90 ZB
D - Nitrile D - Nitrile

Z16R
(16" 14-cell)
Hastelloy® bands

Zeta Plus™ BC capsules Z16H A - Silicone 30 ZB (16 cells) H

(16" 17-cell) B - Fluorocarbon 60 ZB (17 cells)
Catalogue number Grade C - EPR 90 ZB (17 cells)
D - Nitrile
BC0025L (Luer) 30 ZB
BC0025S (Sanitary) 60 ZB Z16T
90 ZB (16" 17-cell)
120 ZB Hastelloy® bands *Omit "H" from part number if lifting handle is not required

For ordering information on the Zeta Plus Encapsulated System, please refer to the specific 3M Purification Zeta Plus Encapsulated System brochure.

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