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Probumin® Bovine Serum Albumin Microbiological Grade

pkg of 1 kg, ≥98%, moisture (Karl Fischer), USA origin, 0-5.0%, microbiological culture: suitable

Synonym(s):

Albumin, BSA, Bovine Serum, Bovine Serum Albumin, Fraction V

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About This Item

CAS Number:
9048-46-8
MDL number:
MFCD00008629
UNSPSC Code:
41141801
NACRES:
NA.28
Assay:
≥98% (purity)
Form:
lyophilized powder
Technique(s):
microbiological culture: suitable
Impurities:
0-5% moisture (Karl Fischer)
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Product Name

Probumin® Bovine Serum Albumin Microbiological Grade, pkg of 1 kg

assay

≥98% (purity)

Quality Level

300

form

lyophilized powder

shelf life

48 mo.

mol wt

~66 kDa

purified by

heat shock fractionation

packaging

pkg of 1 kg

manufacturer/tradename

Probumin®

origin

USA origin

technique(s)

microbiological culture: suitable

impurities

0-5% moisture (Karl Fischer)

loss

≤5%

pH

6.8-7.2

anion traces

chloride (Cl-): 0-12.0 mg/g

cation traces

Na: 0-10 mg/g

foreign activity

Bluetongue, none detected, Vesicular Stomatitis Virus, none detected, Vesicular Stomatitis, none detected

storage temp.

2-8°C

General description

Manufactured by a proprietary heat-shock fractionation process, using caprylic acid as an albumin stabilizer. This BSA powder is solvent treated and extensively diafiltered. This bovine albumin product is low in sodium and purity is >=98%; typical purity is 100%.

Application

Probumin® BSA products are fit for use as blockers, protein/antibody (conjugate) stabilizers, and in immunoassays (EIA, RIA and serology systems).

Features and Benefits

  • High-quality and reliability. Assurance of consistency in performance and supply.
  • Proprietary heat shock and cold solvent fractionation process optimizes the protein yield, purity, and efficacy of BSA. Large batch capacity.
  • Safe serum sourcing from USDA-licensed facilities exclusively from U.S. cattle.

Legal Information

Probumin is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

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Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

wgk

WGK 3

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Probumin® Bovine Serum Albumin (BSA) Powders & Solutions - Frequently Asked Questions

Probumin® BSA is a commonly used bovine serum albumin for buffers, non-specific blocking, protein stabilization and other diagnostic applications. Given the diverse uses of BSA, here are some frequently asked questions and answers about the molecule, formats, methods, and applications.