WaterShield (500ml)

Water in CO2 incubators and water baths is preset to microbial contamination. WaterShield™ protects the water in those reservoirs from microbial growth.

15-3050 _balení 1 x500 ml

Benefits

Reliable protection from microbial contamination & Easy to use without pipetting.

Broad Applicability

WaterShield™ can also be used in regular water/heating baths and is compatible with common laboratory surfaces, e.g. tin plated iron, chrome, nickel steel, high grade steel and copper.

No cell toxicity

The water additive contains quaternary ammonium compounds and surfactants as disinfecting and cleaning ingredients, but no aldehydes, phenols, alcohols or azides. The reagents do not evaporate. All ingredients are safe and do not cause any irritating effects to the skin when used in the recommended concentration. No unpleasant odour noticeable.

Broad inactivation range

WaterShield™ is active against most bacteria, mycoplasma, protozoa, algae, fungi, and yeast.

Easy to use

Simply add the content of a 5 ml bottle of WaterShield™ directly to one liter of deionized water.

Stability

The reagent is usually active for 4 weeks. A blue stain indicates the status of the additive. In case of increasing bioburden a renewal of the water and the additive is required.

Scope of Application

Applicable in research and industry only. Not recommended for clinical applications. Do not use with acrylic glass or aluminum surfaces.

Kit Components

The aqueous solution is 200-times concentrated and easy to use (5 ml per 1 liter of water).

Package Sizes

• Cat. No. 15-3015    30 x 5 ml
• Cat. Nr. 15-3020     3 x 50 ml
• Cat. No. 15-3050    500 ml

Required Consumables

none

Required Lab Equipment

none

Storage

WaterShield should be stored at room temperature.