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Filter Papers, Litmus & pH Strips

Filter papers, litmus paper, and pH indicator strips are consumables relied on daily across water treatment facilities, food and beverage testing labs, pharmaceutical quality control departments, environmental monitoring companies, and school laboratories throughout South Africa. SmartLabs stocks red and blue litmus paper, full-range pH indicator strips, Ahlstrom-Munksjö qualitative filter papers in multiple grades, chromatography paper, and cobalt chloride indicator paper, with prices from R27 and fast dispatch from Boksburg.

How to choose the right paper or strip

For routine pH screening in water testing or food production, full-range 0-14 pH indicator strips give a quick, reliable reading without any equipment. For filtration in a professional lab, match the filter paper grade to the particle size you are separating: grade 601 suits general filtration, grade 642 provides faster flow for coarser particles, and grade 631 sits between the two. Chromatography paper is specifically designed for separation and identification work and is not interchangeable with general filter paper.

Frequently asked questions

Do you stock filter papers for industrial or pharmaceutical laboratories?

Yes. SmartLabs carries Ahlstrom-Munksjö qualitative grades 601, 631, and 642 in a range of diameters from 35mm to 150mm, suitable for professional laboratory and quality control applications.

What is the difference between litmus paper and pH strips?

Litmus paper indicates whether a solution is acidic or alkaline. pH test strips give a precise numeric reading from 0 to 14, which is more useful for QC records and quantitative reporting.

Can I order filter paper in bulk?

Yes. Our larger pack sizes and bulk pricing options are available on request. Contact us for volume pricing.

Original price R 645.61 - Original price R 750.17
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R 645.61 - R 750.17
R 645.61 - R 750.17
Current price R 645.61

Chromatography Paper

Paper chromatography is an analytical method used to separate colored chemicals or substances. It is primarily used as a teaching tool, having been...

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Original price R 645.61 - Original price R 750.17
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Current price R 645.61
Original price R 108.50 - Original price R 108.50
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R 108.50
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Current price R 108.50

Cobalt Chloride Paper (Container 100 sheets)

Cobalt Chloride Paper is a qualitative indicator used primarily in chemistry and biology to detect the presence of moisture, water, and relative hu...

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Original price R 108.50 - Original price R 108.50
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R 108.50
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Original price R 100.00 - Original price R 450.00
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Filter Paper

Filter Paper  A good quality paper for general purpose use.Possesses medium retention and medium / fast flow rate. Suitable for qualitative work fo...

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Original price R 100.00 - Original price R 450.00
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Original price R 125.00 - Original price R 295.00
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Filter Paper - Student Grade

  Student grade filter paper is a type of qualitative filter paper designed for basic laboratory filtration tasks and educational purposes. It's ty...

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Original price R 125.00 - Original price R 295.00
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Original price R 160.00 - Original price R 4,500.00
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Filter Papers Qualitative Grade 601 Ahlstrom-Munksjö

Qualitative filter paper Ahlstrom grade Grade 601 equivalent to Whatman Grade 1. Ahlstrom Grade 601 is used in a wide range of laboratory applicati...

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Original price R 160.00 - Original price R 4,500.00
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Original price R 179.40 - Original price R 1,058.00
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Filter Papers Qualitative Grade 631 Ahlstrom-Munksjö

This 15 µm, Medium Speed grade is used for the filtration of coarse particles and gelatinous precipitates such as ferric aluminum and magnesium hyd...

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Original price R 179.40 - Original price R 1,058.00
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Original price R 185.00 - Original price R 1,380.00
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Filter Papers Qualitative Grade 642 Ahlstrom-Munksjö

This 2 µm, Medium Speed grade has finer particle retention than Grade 601 but with slightly lower filtration speed. Grade 642 also has higher abso...

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Original price R 185.00 - Original price R 1,380.00
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Original price R 59.69 - Original price R 59.69
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R 59.69
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Litmus paper - 100 pages

The main use of litmus is to test whether a solution is acidic or basic. Blue litmus paper turns red under acidic conditions and red litmus paper t...

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Original price R 59.69 - Original price R 59.69
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R 59.69
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Original price R 29.00 - Original price R 85.00
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Qualitative Filter Paper

Qualitative Filter Paper (100 circles per pack) is a fundamental consumable in school science labs, primarily used for general-purpose filtration w...

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Original price R 29.00 - Original price R 85.00
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R 29.00 - R 85.00
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Current price R 29.00