ISOLUTE® Phase Separators

Unlike other phase separation devices, no vacuum or positive pressure is required – the separation is achieved under gravity. The phase separator is impervious to aqueous solvents, but allows the passage of water immiscible solvents of a higher density than water.

There are no moving parts, nothing to prime, its all achieved by hydrophobic/hydrophilic interactions, the cartridges arrive ready to use and are compatible with a wide variety of solvents. 

The compound is partitioned, due to differences in solubility, between two immiscible liquids. The lower organic phase can pass through the frit, the upper aqueous phase physically cannot. There is an automatic cut-off at the organic/aqueous interface.

Phase Separators are designed to stand alone, working by unattended operation. Just open the lower tap (optional accessory) and walk away, the cut off is automatic.

Save time, reduce solvent, Phase Separator tubes are easier to store than glass sep funnels, and are geometrically designed to line up on a FlashVac or rack system, thus enabling the chemist to carry out multiple extractions in parallel. After-use, there is no need to waste valuable time and detergent / solvent, by re-washing, the disposable format allows for a very fast turn around and cycle time for further exactions.

Phase Separators comply with 6 of the key principles of Green Chemistry:

1. prevent excess lab waste,
2. maximize atom economy,
3. facilitate use of safer chemicals and products,
4. utilize less hazardous chemical synthesis,
5. increase energy efficiency, and
6. minimize the potential for accidents.