Pharmacopoeial media · Sample diluent · granulated
Sodium Chloride-Peptone Buffer – granulated pharmacopoeial diluent pH 7.0
The granulated Sodium Chloride-Peptone Buffer pH 7.0 (buffered sodium chloride-peptone solution) is used for the preparation of samples, dilution series and rinsing of membrane filters in microbial limit testing of non-sterile products.
- Granulated – less dust, better flow
- Pharmacopoeial diluent, pH 7.0
- Dilution and membrane rinsing
How Sodium Chloride-Peptone Buffer works
Phosphate buffer, sodium chloride and peptone keep the cells stable during sample preparation; each lot is checked for stable counts after holding.
Technical data
| Preparation | 14.63 g/L; boil to dissolve, dispense, autoclave 121 °C 15 min |
| Final pH | 7.0 ± 0.2 |
| Performance | Colony count stable within ± 50 % after 45 min holding |
| Storage | Dry, dark place; keep the container tightly closed |
| Shelf life | 3 years |
Applications and practical notes
Pharmacopoeial testing starts with sample preparation: the product is dissolved or suspended in a buffered diluent, and preservatives or antimicrobial residues are neutralised with lecithin and polysorbate so that surviving micro-organisms can grow (Ph. Eur. 2.6.12, USP <61>). Typical applications include:
- Preparation of initial suspensions and dilutions
- Neutralisation of preservatives and disinfectants
- Rinsing of membrane filters
- Pharmaceutical and cosmetic laboratories
Working with Sodium Chloride-Peptone Buffer: Weigh the granules without grinding them and keep the bottle closed between uses, because granules also absorb moisture.
Good practice with dehydrated media: keep the bottle tightly closed in a cool, dry place, weigh the powder quickly to avoid moisture uptake, and use fresh distilled or deionised water. Check the pH of each new batch after preparation and before use, and label prepared media with the date. Performance of each lot can be verified with reference strains according to ISO 11133, the standard for the preparation, production, storage and performance testing of culture media.
About pharmacopoeial microbiological testing: the European Pharmacopoeia and the USP describe harmonised methods for non-sterile products – microbial enumeration (Ph. Eur. 2.6.12, USP <61>) and tests for specified micro-organisms (Ph. Eur. 2.6.13, USP <62>) – and the sterility test for sterile products (Ph. Eur. 2.6.1, USP <71>). The chapters define the media, incubation conditions and the growth promotion test that each batch of medium must pass with reference strains. COLO.Science offers the media, diluents, neutralisers and QC strains for these tests from one source.
Complete sets from one supplier: COLO.Science supplies culture media, supplements, rapid tests, identification kits and QC strains as complete sets for the method you follow. Send us your sample types and standards, and we will prepare an offer with the matching products and documentation.
Sodium Chloride-Peptone Buffer is supplied by COLO.Science in the pack sizes listed under Ordering information. For larger quantities, regular deliveries or method-specific sets that include Sodium Chloride-Peptone Buffer, please send us a request. With every delivery of Sodium Chloride-Peptone Buffer you receive the lot number and expiry date, and on request we send the available documentation for Sodium Chloride-Peptone Buffer.
Where Sodium Chloride-Peptone Buffer fits in pharmacopoeial testing
- Sample preparation – Buffered Sodium Chloride-Peptone Solution, Tryptic Soy Broth and neutralising diluents
- Microbial enumeration – Tryptic Soy Agar (TAMC) and Sabouraud Dextrose Agar (TYMC)
- Specified micro-organisms – enrichment in Tryptic Soy Broth, then MacConkey, Mannitol Salt, Cetrimide, XLD, VRBG, RCM and Columbia media
- Sterility test – Fluid Thioglycollate Medium and Tryptic Soy Broth, 14 days
See all pharmacopoeial media in the Microbiology Catalogue →
Ordering information
| Product | COLO code | Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Sodium Chloride-Peptone Buffer pH 7.0, granulated | PRO7610 | 250 g |
Product notice: preparation, storage conditions and shelf life are given on the label. Technical data on this page are for orientation; the label and the lot documentation apply. B2B prices are quoted net, excluding VAT.
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