Ready
To Use Prepared Buffers
All of our ready-to-use buffers are:
- Conveniently packaged.
- Prepared fresh for each order.
- Economical and time-saving.
- Desired pH should be specified when ordering.
The buffer is a vehicle for the fixative and requires certain properties:
- To maintain constant pH during the time of the fixation. The pH of the fixative in EM is adjusted using the buffer system chosen; e.g. range 6.5-8.0.
- The ionic constitution to prevent the extraction of cellular components, or the deposition of precipitates of fixative chemicals.

Acetate
Buffer
Acetic Acid and Sodium Acetate
0.2M
pH range 3.6-5.6
| 0-5°C | 11480 | Acetate Buffer | 225ml | 13.00 | Add to cart |
| 0-5°C | 11482 | Acetate Buffer | 500ml | 18.00 | Add to cart |
Antibody Dilution Buffer with Immunoglobulin- Free BSA
This ready-to-use Antibody Dilution Buffer is designed for the dilution of antibodies in all immunoassays, including immunofluorescence, IHC, ELISA, WB. This buffer contains immunoglobulin free BSA and does not contain phosphate, sodium azide, or mercury preservatives. It can be used for the dilution of all antibodies, including peroxidase, and antibodies to phophoproteins. However, it is not suitable for dilution of antibodies to S100 proteins. This buffer contains green food color.
Reagent Supplied: Ready to use buffer
Application: Dilute antibodies, primary or secondary as recommended in the protocol by the manufacturer of these products.
Storage: 2 – 8°C. Diluted antibodies can be stored at 2 – 8°C for several weeks, depending upon the stability of antibodies.
| 2–8°C | 25886-01 | Antibody Dilution Buffer, free BSA | 100 ml | 40.00 | |
| 2–8°C | 25886-05 | Antibody Dilution Buffer, free BSA | 500 ml | 99.00 |

Citrate
Buffer
Citric acid and Sodium citrate
0.1M
pH range 4.6-6.2
| 0-5°C | 11490 | Citrate Buffer | 225ml | 13.00 | |
| 0-5°C | 11492 | Citrate Buffer | 450ml | 18.00 | |
Hepes,
Good's Buffer Crystalline
Please see listing in Chemicals for Microscopy.
Hepes
Buffer Solution
0.2M
pH range: 7.0-8.0
| 0-5°C | 11494 | Hepes Buffer Solution | 500ml | 18.00 | |

Millonig's
Phosphate Buffer
Millonig (1964); Karlsson and Schultz (1965)
Ingredients:
Sodium Phosphate, monobasic (NaH2PO4xH2O)
Sodium Phosphate, dibasic (Na2HPO4xH2O)
0.5% Sodium Chloride (NaCl)
Shipping Conditions: Ambient Temperature
Maximum shelf life after receipt: 1 month
The pH of this buffer is 7.4 (0.1M); the osmolarity is 440 mosmols, so
this buffer is hypertonic to most body fluids. Millonig recommended to
use this buffer for the fixation of very hydrated tissues with osmium
tetroxide. For marine organisms, a higher concentration of sodium chloride
(3%) is recommended. We supply it in a double strength (0.2M), pH 7.4.
Dilution is needed before use.
| 0-5°C | 11582-05 | Millonig's Phosphate Buffer 0.2M | 500ml | 17.00 | |
| 0-5°C | 11582-10 | Millonig's Phosphate Buffer 0.2M | 1 L | 26.00 | |

Mops,
Biological Buffer
(3-(N-Morpholino) propanesulfonic acid)
pH range 6.5-7.9
| 0-5°C | 18900 | Mops, Biological Buffer | 100g | 44.00 | |
Pipes,
Good's Buffer Crystalline
Please see listing in Chemicals for Microscopy.

Pipes
Buffer Solution, 0.3M
Aqueous PIPES solution adjusted by 0.1N Sodium Hydroxide to pH 5.5-6.0.
| 0-5°C | 11610 | Pipes Buffer Solution, 0.3M | 450ml | 24.00 | |
Sodium
Cacodylate Buffer
Sabatini, et. al., J. Cell Biol., 17,19 (1963).
0.2M pH 7.4 (or specify at time of order).
| 0-5°C | 11650 | Sodium Cacodylate Buffer | 225ml | 22.00 | |
| 0-5°C | 11652 | Sodium Cacodylate Buffer | 450ml | 34.00 | |

Sorensen's
Phosphate Buffer
Ingredients:
Sodium Phosphate, dibasic (Na2HPO4xH2O)
Potassium Phosphate, monobasic (KH2PO4)
Standard 0.15M, pH 7.4 is supplied. Osmolarity is 300 mosmols.
Shipping Conditions: Ambient Temperature
Maximum shelf life after receipt: 1 month
| 0-5°C | 11682-05 | Sorensen's Phosphate Buffer, 0.15M | 500ml | 18.00 | |
| 0-5°C | 11682-10 | Sorensen's Phosphate Buffer, 0.15M | 1 L | 26.00 | |

Sorensen's
Phosphate Buffer
(Phosphate Mixed Sodium Salts)
Sorensen, see Dawson et. al, (1969)
Sodium Phosphate, dibasic (Na2HPO4xH2O)
Sodium Phosphate, monobasic (NaH2PO4xH2O)
0.2M, pH range 5.8 - 8.0
Shipping Conditions: Ambient Temperature
Maximum shelf life after receipt: 3 months
The osmolarity of a 0.1 M at a pH 7.2 is 226 mosmols; with the addition
of 0.18 M of sucrose to the solution, the osmolarity raises to 425 mosmols.
Standard pH 7.2; 0.2M is supplied. Otherwise, specify pH when ordering.
| 0-5°C | 11600-05 | Sorensen's Phosphate Buffer, pH 7.2 | 500ml | 17.00 | |
| 0-5°C | 11600-10 | Sorensen's Phosphate Buffer, pH 7.2 | 1 L | 26.00 | |


Sym-Collidine
Buffer Kit
2,4,6-Trimethylpyridine
N:C(CH3)CH:C(CH3)CH:CCH3 CAS
#108-75-8 F.W. 121.18
Bennett & Luft., Biophys & Biochem. Cytol., 6,113 (1959).
A very stable buffer, used with Osmium tetroxide; provides excellent fixation, better stability and buffering capacity. The pH can be adjusted by varying the amount of hydrochloric acid in the final volume of 200ml. Preparation Instructions: Pour 9ml of 2N HCl; add 5.34ml of Sym-Collidine, mix well and add distilled water up to 200ml for a pH 7.4 solution.
Set consists of:
- 1 amp 5.34ml Sym Collidine
- 1 amp 9.0ml of 2N HCl
| 0-5°C | 11500 | Sym-Collidine Buffer Kit | One set | 20.00 | |
| 0-5°C | 11510 | Sym-Collidine Buffer | Box/5 sets | 75.00 | |

Sym-Collidine,
Reagent
2,4,6-Collidine; 2,4,6-Trimethylpyridine
(C5H2N)(CH3)3 CAS
#108-75-8 F.W. 121.18
Assay: 99% Specific Gravity: 0.9170
| RT | 11520 | Sym-Collidine, Reagent | 100ml | 84.00 | |
Tris,
(hydroxymethyl) aminomethane, Crystalline
Please see listing in Chemicals for Microscopy.

Tris,
(hydroxymethyl) aminomethane maleate
Tris Maleate Buffer
0.2M pH range 6.4-8.0
| 0-5°C | 11730 | Tris Maleate Buffer | 250ml | 16.00 | |
| 0-5°C | 11740 | Tris Maleate Buffer | 500ml | 24.00 | |
Universal Immunoassay Buffer™, 10X
Immunoassay buffer is used as a 1X in all immunoassays (immunofluorescence, IHC, ELISA, WB etc.) as a washing buffer and it can be used as a dilution buffer for antibodies; however it does not contain any carrier proteins.
This buffer also does not contain any phosphate, sodium azide or mercury as preservatives and can be used for dilution of all antibodies, including peroxidase, antibodies to phosphoproteins. It is not suitable for dilution of antibodies to S100 proteins.
Reagent Supplied: 10X Buffer
Application: Dilute this 10X buffer 10 times with DI water. (90 ml water + 10 ml this buffer – mixed well). Wash 3-5 times with this buffer in between the steps of your immunoassay protocol.
Storage: Room temperature
| RT | 25880-01 | Universal Immunoassay Buffer, 10X | 100 ml | 40.00 | |
| RT | 25880-10 | Universal Immunoassay Buffer, 10X | 1 L | 85.00 |
Universal Antibody Dilution Buffer™
This ready-to-use Universal Antibody Dilution Buffer is designed for dilution of antibodies in all immunoassays, including immunofluorescence, IHC, ELISA, WB. This buffer does not contain any mammalian proteins, phosphate, sodium azide, or mercury preservatives and can be used for dilution of all antibodies, including peroxidase, and antibodies to phophoproteins. However, it is not suitable for dilution of antibodies to S100 proteins.
Reagent Supplied: Ready to use buffer
Application: Dilute antibodies, primary or secondary as recommended in the protocol by the manufacturer of these products.
Storage: 2–8°C. Diluted antibodies can be stored at 2–8°C for several weeks, depending upon the stability of antibodies.
| 2–8°C | 25885-01 | Universal Antibody Dilution Buffer | 100 ml | 40.00 | |
| 2–8°C | 25885-05 | Universal Antibody Dilution Buffer | 500 ml | 99.00 |

