Description
Phosphate buffered saline
pH 7.2, liquid, sterile-filtered, suitable for cell culture
Synonym(s):
Phosphate buffered saline, PBS
MDL number:
MFCD00131855
PROPERTIES
sterility
sterile-filtered
Quality Level
200
form
liquid
technique(s)
cell culture | mammalian: suitable
impurities
Endotoxin, tested
pH
7.2
DESCRIPTION
General description
Phosphate-buffered saline (PBS) is a buffer solution used in biological research. It is a water-based salt solution containing sodium phosphate, sodium chloride and, in some formulations, it contains potassium chloride and potassium phosphate. The osmolality and ion concentrations of the solutions match those of the human body (isotonic) and are non-toxic to most cells.
SAFETY INFORMATION
Storage Class Code
12 - Non Combustible Liquids
WGK
nwg
Flash Point(F)
Not applicable
Flash Point(C)
Not applicable