F8318

Fetal Bovine Serum

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

• Synonym(s): Fetal Bovine Serum, Fetal Calf Serum, FBS, FCS, sera, serum
• UNSPSC Code: 12352207
• MDL number: MFCD00132239
• Biological source: bovine fetus
• Origin: Australia origin
• Sterility: sterile-filtered

Properties

• Product Name: Fetal Bovine Serum, Australia origin, sterile-filtered, suitable for cell culture, suitable for hybridoma
• biological source: bovine fetus
• sterility: sterile-filtered
• product line: FBS Classic
• origin: Australia origin
• technique(s): cell culture | hybridoma: suitable; cell culture | mammalian: suitable
• storage temp.: −20°C
• Quality Level: 500

Description

Analysis Note

• Endotoxin and hemoglobin tested

Endotoxin and hemoglobin tested

General description

Animal serum is commonly used to supplement basal media formulations for the optimal growth of many cell types in vitro.
Fetal Bovine Serum (FBS) is the most common serum used to supplement cell culture media due to its high nutritional content. Although it is relatively low in protein, FBS is effective in promoting and sustaining growth of vertebrate mammalian and insect cells

Preparation Note

To effectively preserve the integrity of animal serum, it should be stored frozen and protected from light. Multiple thaw/freeze cycles should be avoided as they will hasten the degradation of serum nutrients and can result in the formation of insoluble precipitates.
For stability and optimal performance, serum should be stored at −20 °C and used prior to the labeled expiration date.

Safety Information

• Storage Class: 10 - Combustible liquids
• wgk: WGK 3
• flash_point_f: Not applicable
• flash_point_c: Not applicable