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Fluid A - Ready-to-use Rinse Fluid

bottle capacity 1000 mL, bottle filling volume 600 mL, closure type, Black screw cap with septum and protector, pack of 4 bottles

Synonym(s):

FLUID A, Rinse Fluid, Sterility testing media, Sterility testing medium, Steritest media, Washing Fluid

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About This Item

NACRES:
NA.74
UNSPSC Code:
41106214
Bottle capacity:
1000 mL
Bottle filling volume:
600 mL
Feature:
closure type Black screw cap with septum and protector, ready-to-use
Agency:
EP EP 2.6.1, JP 4.06, USP 71
Ph:
7.1±0.2 (25 °C)
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Quality Segment

400

agency

EP EP 2.6.1, JP 4.06, USP 71

description

For rinsing and dilution

sterilization compatibility

autoclavable compatible

form

liquid

shelf life

12 mo.

feature

closure type Black screw cap with septum and protector, ready-to-use

packaging

pack of 4 bottles

bottle capacity

1000 mL

bottle filling volume

600 mL

input

sample type pharmaceutical(s)

pH

7.1±0.2 (25 °C)

application(s)

pharmaceutical
sterility testing

suitability

nonselective for

General description

Fluid A is a general rinse buffer in compliance with the European Pharmacopeia (EP) 2.6.1, United States Pharmacopeia (USP) 71 and Japanese Pharmacopeia (JP) 4.06. The product is a clear colorless liquid with a pH of 7.1 ± 0.2 at 25°C. It can be stored at 2-25°C (protected from light) for 12 months. Each bottle has a screw cap with septum closure to reduce the risk of cross-contamination and optimize the disinfection procedures.

Application

Fluid A is used to rinse aqueous solutions during sterility testing by membrane filtration. It is also used to dilute soluble solids for the same application. This product is also recommended as a rinsing fluid for membrane filtration of non-sterile products. It is excellent for dissolving or diluting samples, reconstituting commercial microorganisms, or as a transport medium for microorganisms.
Sterility testing
Bioburden testing

Packaging

Pack of 4 bottles, each bottle with 600 mL Fluid A

Preparation Note

Fluid A

Other Notes

Screw cap with septum

Legal Information

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

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Storage Class

12 - Non Combustible Liquids

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

Regulatory Listings

Regulatory Listings are mainly provided for chemical products. Only limited information can be provided here for non-chemical products. No entry means none of the components are listed. It is the user’s obligation to ensure the safe and legal use of the product.

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