Each category is followed by the organic solvent, which includes acids, alcohols, alkalines, esters, hydrocarbons, halogenated hydrocarbons, ketones, nitrogen, oxides-ethers and other substances, that either should not be used or are limited in use with the indicated syringe filter. Syringe filters that fall under the not recommended category mean the filter’s membrane material is unstable in the presence of these organic solvents and chemical reagents.