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Fluid K

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Synonym(s):

Diluting Fluid K, Rinse Fluid, Washing Fluid

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About This Item

UNSPSC Code:
41106214
NACRES:
NA.74

agency

in accordance with EP 2.6.1
in accordance with JP 4.06
in accordance with USP 71

Quality Level

form

liquid

shelf life

12 mo.

packaging

pkg of 100 mL
pack of 12 bottles

pH

6.9±0.2 (25 °C)

application(s)

microbiology
pharmaceutical
sterility testing

compatibility

for use with Steritest® Systems

storage temp.

15-25°C

General description

Fluid K is suitable for testing specimens that contain petrolatum, oils, or oily solutions. The fluid?s composition complies with the European Pharmacopeia (EP) 2.6.1, United States Pharmacopeia (USP) 71 and Japanese Pharmacopeia (JP) 4.06. This is a light-yellow liquid with a pH of 6.9 ± 0.2 at 25°C. It can be stored at 15-25°C (protected from light) for 12 months. A single box contains 4 bottles of 300 mL of fluid, each bottle with a screw cap with septum closure that reduces the risk of cross-contamination and optimizes the disinfection procedures.

Application

Sterility testing
Bioburden testing
Fluid K is used as diluting or rinsing fluid for sterility testing on samples containing petrolatum/oil. It can be used in combination with the STERITEST® sterility testing system and in bioburden testing to rinse membranes and dilute/dissolve samples. The fluid can also be excellent for rinsing pathways of medical devices, and for samples that are difficult to filter or dissolve.

Components

Screw Cap with Septum

Culture Medium

Fluid K

Legal Information

STERITEST is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

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flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable


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