Ashless filter papers are particularly suited for quantitative routine analysis and are manufactured from refined pulp and linters. They are acid-washed and have an extremely low ash content of < 0.01 %. The amount of α-cellulose is about 95 %.
Grade MN 640 md ≡ Whatman No. 40, yellow label ≡ red ribbon, medium to slow filtration (smooth), Thickness: 0.2 mm Filtration speed: 55 s, Basis weight: 85 g/m2
Grade MN 640 w ≡ Whatman No. 41, grey label ≡ black ribbon, fast filtration (smooth), Thickness: 0.2 mm, Filtration speed: 9 s, Basis weight: 85 g/m2
Grade MN 640 d ≡ Whatman No. 42, green label ≡ blue ribbon slow filtration (smooth), Thickness: 0.17 mm, Filtration speed: 140 s, Basis weight: 85 g/m2