BUFFERED SODIUM CHLORIDE PEPTONE SOLUTION pH 7.0 W/0.05% POLYSORBATE 80 (USP/EP/BP/JP/IP)

Buffered Sodium Chloride-Peptone Solution is recommended for preparation of stable test strain suspensions of organisms for testing growth promoting and inhibitory properties of media when examining non-sterile pharmaceutical products for specified microorganisms. The composition of this medium is in accordance with the harmonized methodology of USP/EP/BP/JP/IP. This medium is recommended for preparation of stable test strain suspension employed for validating the microbiological testing procedures of non-sterile products. The standardized stable suspensions are used so that the suitability of this test to detect microorganism in presence of product can be established. Non-fatty products insoluble in water and water-soluble products are diluted/dissolved using this solution.

For the preparation of test suspension.