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F0685

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Instant Foetal Bovine Serum

non-USA origin, lyophilized powder, sterile-filtered, γ-irradiated, suitable for cell culture

Synonym(s):

FBS, FCS, serum

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About This Item

UNSPSC Code:
12352207
biological source:
bovine fetus
origin:
non-USA origin
sterility:
γ-irradiated
sterile-filtered
form:
lyophilized powder

biological source

bovine fetus

sterility

γ-irradiated
sterile-filtered

form

lyophilized powder

composition

hemoglobin (tested)

origin

non-USA origin

availability

available only in ( Europe, Middle East and Africa only)

technique(s)

cell culture | mammalian: suitable

impurities

endotoxin, tested

storage temp.

room temp

General description

Foetal Bovine Serium remains a popular media supplement because it provides a wide array of functions in cell culture. Foetal Bovine Serum delivers nutrients, growth and attachment factors and protects cells from oxidative damage and apoptosis by mechanisms that are difficult to reproduce in serum-free media (SFM) systems.

Application

Endotoxin and hemoglobin tested

Analysis Note

  • Endotoxin and hemoglobin tested
  • Tested for the presence of bacteria, virus, and mycoplasma
  • Triple filtered with 0.1 micron membrane under aseptic conditions

Storage Class Code

12 - Non Combustible Liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

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