NEUTRALISING BUFFER

Neutralizing buffers are used in the examination of diary and food equipments for possible contamination of microorganisms. The buffer is generally used to inactivate the bactericidal and bacteriostatic effect of chlorine and quaternary ammonium compounds. It is also recommended by APHA for use in the microbiological examination of surfaces. Neutralizing buffer is also used in the digestion and decontamination of mycobacterial specimens.

for detection of microorganisms on dairy and food equipments disinfected with chlorine or quarternary ammonium compounds