Hanks’ Balanced Salt Solution (HBSS) with Ca & Mg, without Phenol Red is used for various cell culture applications, such as rinsing cells, transporting cells or tissue samples, diluting cells for counting, and preparing reagents. The essential function of a balanced salt solution is to maintain pH and osmotic balance, as well as providing cells with water and essential inorganic ions.
When using Hanks' Balanced Salt Solution (HBSS) as a buffer, it is able to neutralize small amounts of acid or base. This acts as a stabilizer to maintain the pH level of a solution.
Formulations of HBSS with calcium and magnesium are generally used as transport media or for reagent preparation.
Appearance | Clear liquid |
Storage and shelf life |
Store at +2°C to +25°C upon arrival. Once opened store at +2°C to +25°C and use within 24 months. |
Shipping conditions | Ambient |
Hanks' Balanced Salts (1x), with Ca & Mg, w/o Phenol Red
Cat. No. HBSS-1A (500 ml)