Description
Phosphate buffered saline
liquid, pH 7.2, sterile-filtered, suitable for cell culture
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.
Synonym(s):
Phosphate buffered saline, PBS
MDL number:
MFCD00131855
UNSPSC Code:
12352207
NACRES:
NA.25
Safety Information
wgk_germany
nwg
flash_point_f
Not applicable
flash_point_c
Not applicable