Fluid A is a washing solution for sterility testing of pharmaceutical products. It can be used for dissolving or diluting samples without affecting the viability of contaminating microorganisms. Its formula complies with the requirements of the Harmonized method in the United States (USP), European (EP) and Japanese (JP) Pharmacopoeias for rinsing membranes during sterility testing by filtration.

Available formats:

Ref. 495150 Fluid A (Perforable cap) 1000 mL – 6/pack

Ref. 495300 Fluid A (Perforable cap) 300 mL – 6/pack

Re.f 495170 Fluid A (Perforable cap) 500 mL – 6/pack

Ref. 495030 Fluid A (screw cap) 100 mL – 6/pack

Ref. 459503 Fluid A (screw cap) 100 mL – 25/pack

Ref. 400210 Fluid A (flip-off cap) 1000 mL – 6/pack

Ref. 453010 Fluid A (flip-off cap) 100 mL – 25/pack

Ref. 400110 Fluid A (flip-off cap) 300 mL – 6/pack

Ref. 400210S Fluid A Irradiated (flip-off cap) 1000 mL – 6/pack

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There are other fluids available for specific applications:
For oily products or materials containing lecithin or a preservative, it is recommended to use Fluid D, which is is Fluid A supplemented with 0.1% polysorbate 80. Fluid K is a 0.5% peptone solution plus beef extract and polysorbate 80 and is used for substances that contain petrolatum.