über 0,2 µm sterilfiltrieren

English translation: filter (the solution) through a 0.2 µm filter under sterile conditions

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German term or phrase:über 0,2 µm sterilfiltrieren
English translation:filter (the solution) through a 0.2 µm filter under sterile conditions
Entered by: Rowan Morrell

11:26 Apr 28, 2007
German to English translations [PRO]
Science - Chemistry; Chem Sci/Eng / Raw Material SOP
German term or phrase: über 0,2 µm sterilfiltrieren
"Herstellung einer 2 M Lösung Tricin pH 8,9 (Ammoniak)

Zur Chargenbewertung werden 50 ml Lösung angesetzt.

M = 179,2 g/mol

17,92 g Tricin in ca. 25 ml Reinstwasser lösen und unter Rühren mit konz. Ammoniak auf pH 8,9 bei RT einstellen. Tricin geht erst durch Zugabe von Ammoniak und durch leichtes Erwärmen in Lösung. Nach eingestelltem pH Lösung auf 50 ml mit Reinstwasser auffüllen, ***über 0,2 µm sterilfiltrieren*** und in ein Polypropylen Gefäß abfüllen."

From an SOP for handling various pharmaceutical raw materials. I don't understand the phrase "über 0,2 µm sterilfiltrieren". Filter through 0.2 µm of what? And how do I fit the sterile bit in there? "Sterilely filter" sounds VERY clumsy. TIA for your assistance.
Rowan Morrell
New Zealand
Local time: 06:35
sterile filter the solution over a 0.2 µm filter
Explanation:
meant is the process of filtering through a pore size of 0.2 µm, which largely eliminates bacteria, since they are usually larger in size.
The filtering assembly is variable. For small volumes you may use a syringe onto which one can fix a disposable syringe filter. Or you have a complete presteriled filter device with funnel, filter (0.2 µm) and container.
Anyway you always sterile filter your solution over a 0.2 µm pore size filter, actually one may leave out the last part and just say sterile filter the solution, however since it is an SOP...
Actually the instruction is incorrect. If you sterile filter first and then transfer the soultion to another vessel it becomes unsterile again. One should sterile filter the solution into a sterile PP Flask...
If that aint enough!
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Inge Grueneberg
Germany
Local time: 20:35
Grading comment
I rather prefer Gillian's phrasing, so this is a de facto 4 points to her! But thanks to everyone who contributed here - appreciate your assistance. Apologies for the somewhat slow grading.
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sterile filter the solution over a 0.2 µm filter


Explanation:
meant is the process of filtering through a pore size of 0.2 µm, which largely eliminates bacteria, since they are usually larger in size.
The filtering assembly is variable. For small volumes you may use a syringe onto which one can fix a disposable syringe filter. Or you have a complete presteriled filter device with funnel, filter (0.2 µm) and container.
Anyway you always sterile filter your solution over a 0.2 µm pore size filter, actually one may leave out the last part and just say sterile filter the solution, however since it is an SOP...
Actually the instruction is incorrect. If you sterile filter first and then transfer the soultion to another vessel it becomes unsterile again. One should sterile filter the solution into a sterile PP Flask...
If that aint enough!

Inge Grueneberg
Germany
Local time: 20:35
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Native speaker of: German
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Grading comment
I rather prefer Gillian's phrasing, so this is a de facto 4 points to her! But thanks to everyone who contributed here - appreciate your assistance. Apologies for the somewhat slow grading.

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Ingeborg Gowans (X)
1 hr
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agree  raptisi: "over" could be replaced by "through"
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  -> Thanks, thats true

agree  dlgore: Exactly.
1 hr
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agree  Antonia Toth
2 hrs
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agree  Gillian Scheibelein: filter the solution through a 0.2 µm filter under sterile conditions
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