Gibco™ PBS (10X), pH 7.4, 500 mL

Gibco™ Phosphate-Buffered Saline (PBS) is a balanced salt solution widely used in cell culture applications. It is formulated without calcium and magnesium to optimize its performance for processes such as cell washing, sample transportation, reagent preparation, and cell counting. This 10X concentrated PBS solution is designed for convenient dilution to working strength, with a pH of 7.4, ensuring compatibility with mammalian cell culture systems.

Key Features:

1. Optimized Formulation:
   • Manufactured without calcium, magnesium, or phenol red, making it ideal for rinsing chelators during cell dissociation.
2. High Quality:
   • Produced under cGMP-compliant conditions and adheres to ISO 13485 standards for research and manufacturing quality.
3. Versatile Applications:
   • Suitable for various cell culture tasks, such as:
     • Washing cells before dissociation.
     • Transporting cells or tissue samples.
     • Diluting cells for counting.
     • Preparing reagents.
4. Sterile and Reliable:
   • Sterile-filtered to maintain the integrity of sensitive cell culture systems.
   • Free of contaminants that might interfere with downstream applications.
5. Concentrated for Convenience:
   • A 10X solution, which requires dilution before use. Protocols for proper dilution and pH adjustment are available for reference.

Specifications:

Contents & Storage:

• Storage Conditions:
  • Store at 15°C to 30°C for long-term stability.
• Shelf Life:
  • Stable for 24 months from the date of manufacture.
• Shipping Conditions:
  • Ships at room temperature to ensure product quality during transit.

Applications:

• Washing Cells Before Dissociation:
  Removes chelators and maintains physiological conditions for cell handling.
• Transporting Cells or Tissue Samples:
  Ensures isotonicity and stability during sample transportation.
• Diluting Cells for Counting:
  Provides a balanced environment for accurate cell counts.
• Reagent Preparation:
  Acts as a base buffer for preparing reagents used in cell culture and molecular biology workflows.

Key Benefits:

1. Consistency and Reliability:
   • Manufactured to high-quality standards, ensuring reproducible results.
2. Optimized for Mammalian Cell Culture:
   • Free of additives like calcium and magnesium that could interfere with specific workflows.
3. Convenience and Flexibility:
   • Concentrated format allows for efficient storage and easy dilution as needed.
4. Sterile and Contaminant-Free:
   • Filtered for sterility to safeguard sensitive cell cultures.

Recommended Use:

For Research Use Only or Further Manufacturing. Not intended for diagnostic use or direct administration into humans or animals.