Specifications
| Container | DIN |
| Available fill size(s) (ml) | 300, 500 |
| Neck width (mm) | 32 |
| Caps | Flip top |
| Shelf life | 12 months |
| Storage Temp | 2-25oC |
| Appearance | Clear, pale straw-coloured liquid |
| Recommended Incubation | 20 - 37oC |
| pH | 6.9 +/-0.2 |
Fluid K USP – Flip Off Crimp Cap with Septum
A diluting and rinsing fluid for sterility testing of pharmaceutical products. Fluid K is supplemented with 0.3% beef extract and 0.1% Tween 80 and is suitable for testing samples that contain petrolatum, oils, or oily solutions. Excellent for rinsing pathways of medical devices, and for samples that are “difficult” to filter or dissolve.
Quality Control
| Organisms | Ref. No | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Aspergillus brasiliensis | NCPF 2275 ATCC16404 | Equivalent recovery rate after 45 minutes (± 50% of initial count) |
| Bacillus subtilis | ATCC 6633 NCTC 10400 | Equivalent recovery rate after 45 minutes (± 50% of initial count) |
| Candida albicans | ATCC 10231 NCPF 3179 | Equivalent recovery rate after 45 minutes (± 50% of initial count) |
| Clostridium sporogenes | ATCC 19404 NCTC 532 | Equivalent recovery rate after 45 minutes (± 50% of initial count) |
| Pseudomonas aeruginosa | ATCC 9027 NCIMB 8626 | Equivalent recovery rate after 45 minutes (± 50% of initial count) |
| Staphylococcus aureus | ATCC 6538 NCTC 10788 | Equivalent recovery rate after 45 minutes (± 50% of initial count) |
Description
Fluid K, a diluting and rinsing fluid for sterility testing of pharmaceutical products. Fluid K is supplemented with 0.3% beef extract and 0.1% Tween 80 and is suitable for testing samples that contain petrolatum, oils, or oily solutions. Excellent for rinsing pathways of medical devices, and for samples that are “difficult” to filter or dissolve.
SKU: 3305
