PBS (Phosphate Buffered Saline) (1X, pH 7.4) Preparation and Recipe

PBS is an isotonic buffer frequently used in biological applications, such as washing cells, transportation of tissues, and dilutions. PBS closely mimics the pH, osmolarity, and ion concentrations of the human body. Since it is nontoxic to cells, it is extensively used for cell container rinsing and other preparations that might leave a residue. It is simple to prepare and has good shelf life, but will precipitate in the presence of zinc ions.

To prepare L of PBS (Phosphate Buffered Saline) (1X, pH 7.4):
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Table 1. Required components

Component	Amount	Concentration
Sodium chloride (mw: 58.44 g/mol)	8 g	0.137 M
Potassium Chloride (mw: 74.55 g/mol)	0.2 g	0.0027 M
Sodium Phosphate Dibasic (mw: 141.96 g/mol)	1.44 g	0.01 M
Potassium Phosphate Monobasic (mw: 136.09 g/mol)	0.245 g	0.0018 M

Prepare 800 mL of distilled water in a suitable container.
Add 8 g of Sodium chloride to the solution.
Add 0.2 g of Potassium Chloride to the solution.
Add 1.44 g of Sodium Phosphate Dibasic to the solution.
Add 0.245 g of Potassium Phosphate Monobasic to the solution.
Adjust solution to desired pH (typically pH ≈ 7.4).
Add distilled water until the volume is 1 L.

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Acetate Buffer (0.1 M, pH 5.0)
Phosphate Buffer (pH 5.8 to 7.4)
Hydrochloric Acid-Potassium Chloride Buffer (0.1 M, pH 2.0)
Glycine-HCl Buffer (0.1 M, pH 3.0)
Citrate-Phosphate Buffer (0.15 M, pH 5.0)
Glycine-Sodium Hydroxide Buffer (0.08 M, pH 10)
EBSS (magnesium, calcium, phenol red) (pH 7.0)
Imidazole-HCl Buffer (0.05 M, pH 7.0)
Trizma® Buffer (pH 7.0 to 9.2)
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ADA Buffer (0.5 M, 6.6 pH)
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MOPSO Buffer (0.5 M, 6.9 pH)
BES-Buffered Saline (2X) (0.05 M, pH 6.95)
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MOPS Buffer (10X) (0.2 M, pH 7)
SSC buffer (20X) (3 M, pH 7)
TBS (1 M, pH 7.4)
Bicine (1 M, pH 8.26)
Tricine (1 M, pH 8.05)
TAE (1 M, pH 8.6)
CAPS (0.5 M, pH 10.4)
HEPPSO (1 M, pH 7.85)
CHES (0.5 M, pH 9.5)
Potassium Phosphate (pH 5.8 to 8.0)
Diethanolamine (1 M, pH 9.8)
Sodium Borate Buffer (1 M, pH 8.5)
Maleic Acid (1 M, pH 7.5)
Tris-Buffered Saline (TBS, 0.1 M)
Ammonium Sulfate, Saturated
Potassium Phosphate Buffer (1 M, pH 6.5)
Citrate-Phosphate Buffer (110 mM, pH 5.6)
Citrate-Phosphate Buffer (40 mM, pH 5.6)
Sodium Phosphate Solution
Sodium Acetate (3 M, pH 5.2)
TB Buffer
Tris-citrate Buffer (pH 8.0)
Borate Buffer
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Ethidium Bromide Solution
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PBS (Phosphate Buffered Saline) (1X, pH 7.4) Preparation and Recipe

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