Product Specifications
Appearance
Clear liquid
Description
Hank’s Balanced Salt Solution (HBSS) is used for a variety of cell culture applications, such as rinsing cells, transporting cells or tissue samples, diluting cells for counting, and preparing reagents. The essential function of a balanced salt solution is to maintain pH and osmotic balance as well as providing cells with water and essential inorganic ions. Formulations with calcium and magnesium are generally used as transport media, or for reagent preparation
Storage and Shelf Life
Store at +2 to +25 °C upon arrival.
Once opened store at +2 to +25 °C and use within 24 months.
Shipping conditions: Ambient
Formulation
CaCl2 2H2O 185 mg/l
D-Glucose 1000 mg/l
KCl 400 mg/l
KH2PO4 60 mg/l
MgSO4 98 mg/l
NaCl 8000 mg/l
NaHCO3 350 mg/l
Na2HPO4 48 mg/l
Precautions and Disclaimer
This product is for research use only.

