F6178

Fetal Bovine Serum

USA origin, sterile-filtered, suitable for cell culture, suitable for hybridoma

• Synonym(s): FBS, FCS, sera, serum
• MDL number: MFCD00132239
• UNSPSC Code: 12352207

Properties

• biological source: bovine fetus
• sterility: sterile-filtered
• composition: Bovine IgG, ≤1 mg/mL ; Hemoglobin, ≤25 mg/dL
• origin: USA origin
• technique(s): cell culture | hybridoma: suitable; cell culture | mammalian: suitable
• impurities: ≤25 EU/mL endotoxin
• shipped in: dry ice
• storage temp.: −20°C

Description

General description

FBS remains a popular media supplement because it provides a wide array of functions in cell culture. FBS 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

FBS sourced in the United States is used in a broad range of cell culture applications. FBS provides many non-defined growth promoting and survival enhancing factor to cells in culture.

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

Safety Information

• Storage Class Code: 10 - Combustible liquids
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves