PBS (phosphate buffered saline) is a balanced salt solution used for a variety of cell culture applications, such as washing cells before dissociation, transporting cells or tissue, diluting cells for counting, and preparing reagents. PBS is formulated without calcium and magnesium for rinsing chelators from the culture before cell dissociation. We offer a variety of PBS formulations for a range of cell culture applications. Find the right formulation using the media selector tool.
cGMP manufacturing and quality system PBS is manufactured at a cGMP-compliant facility located in Paisley, Scotland, UK. The facility is registered with the FDA as a medical device manufacturer and is certified to the ISO 13485 standard. For supply chain continuity, we offer an identical PBS product made in our Grand Island facility (10010015). This facility is also registered with the FDA as a medical device manufacturer and certified to the ISO 13485 standards.
For Research Use or Further Manufacturing. Not for diagnostic use or direct administration into humans or animals.
Specifications
Additive
No Sodium Pyruvate
Classification
Animal Origin-Free
Color
Clear
Dilution
1 X
Product Line
Gibco™
Product Type
Phosphate Buffered Saline (PBS)
Quantity
500 mL
Solution Type
Phosphate Buffered Saline
For Use With (Application)
Washing Cells Before Dissociation; Diluting Cells for Counting and Preparing Reagents; Transporting Cells or Tissue
Green Features
Sustainable packaging
Osmolality
280 - 315 mOsm/kg
pH
7.4
Phenol Red Indicator
No Phenol Red
Shipping Condition
Room Temperature
Sterility
Sterile-filtered
Form
Liquid
Contents & Storage
Storage conditions: 15°C to 30°C Shipping conditions: Room temperature Shelf life: 24 months from date of manufacture