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Hanks′ Balanced Salts

Modified, without calcium chloride, magnesium sulfate and sodium bicarbonate, powder, suitable for cell culture

Synonym(s):

HBSS

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About This Item

MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352207
NACRES:
NA.75

form

powder

technique(s)

cell culture | mammalian: suitable

storage temp.

2-8°C

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General description

Balanced salt solution (BSS) provides cells with water, bulk inorganic ions, and buffering system to maintain the normal cell metabolism and physiological range (pH 7.2-7.6), respectively. It also acts as an irrigating, diluting, and transporting agent and maintains the intracellular and extracellular osmotic balance. BSS also provides energy sources such as glucose for cell metabolism.

Application

Hanks′ Balanced Salt has been used:

  • to culture primary hippocampal neuron cells from rats
  • to collect the rat brains
  • to culture rat primary hepatocytes

Quantity

Formulated to contain 9.5 grams of powder per liter of medium.

Reconstitution

Supplement with 0.35 g/L sodium bicarbonate.

Other Notes

The pH is adjusted after addition of sodium bicarbonate.

Storage Class Code

13 - Non Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Protocols

Powdered media and salt mixtures are extremely hygroscopic and should be protected from atmospheric moisture.

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