{"product_id":"diluting-fluid-a-peptone-saline-diluent-as-1413-ausamics-melbourne","title":"Diluting Fluid A (Peptone Saline Diluent) | AS-1413 | AuSaMicS Melbourne","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta content=\"width=device-width, initial-scale=1\" name=\"viewport\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n:root{--green:#1F5E4B;--gold:#A67C2E;--ink:#24312d;--muted:#5f6c67;--line:#dbe6e0;--bg:#f5f8f6;}\nbody{font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;color:var(--ink);margin:0;background:#fff;}\n.wrap{max-width:980px;margin:0 auto;padding:28px 20px 48px;}\n.hero{border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:16px;overflow:hidden;box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.05);}\n.hero-top{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--green),#2e7a63);color:#fff;padding:26px 28px;}\n.hero-top h1{margin:0 0 8px;font-size:30px;line-height:1.1;}\n.hero-top p{margin:0;font-size:15px;max-width:760px;opacity:.95;}\n.meta{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:0;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18);margin-top:18px;padding-top:18px;font-size:14px;}\n.meta div span{display:block;color:#dbe7e2;font-size:11px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.08em;margin-bottom:4px;}\n.badges{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;padding:18px 24px;background:var(--bg);border-top:1px solid var(--line);}\n.badge{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);padding:8px 12px;border-radius:999px;font-size:13px;}\n.tabs{margin-top:24px;}\n.tab-buttons{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;margin-bottom:16px;}\n.tab-buttons button{border:1px solid var(--line);background:#fff;color:var(--green);padding:11px 14px;border-radius:12px;font-weight:700;cursor:pointer;}\n.tab-buttons button.active{background:var(--green);color:#fff;border-color:var(--green);}\n.tab{display:none;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:16px;padding:24px;background:#fff;box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.04);}\n.tab.active{display:block;}\nh2{font-size:22px;color:var(--green);margin:0 0 14px;}\nh3{font-size:16px;color:var(--green);margin:18px 0 8px;}\np,li{font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:var(--ink);}\nul{padding-left:18px;}\n.spec{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin-top:12px;}\n.spec th,.spec td{border:1px solid var(--line);padding:10px 12px;vertical-align:top;font-size:14px;}\n.spec th{background:var(--green);color:#fff;text-align:left;}\n.spec td:first-child{background:var(--bg);font-weight:700;width:30%;}\n.note{background:#fff7ea;border:1px solid #ecd6aa;border-radius:12px;padding:12px 14px;font-size:13px;color:#5a4922;margin-top:14px;}\n.small{font-size:12px;color:var(--muted);}\n@media (max-width:760px){.meta{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;} .hero-top h1{font-size:24px;}}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wrap\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"hero\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hero-top\"\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eDiluting Fluid A\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDehydrated powder medium for preparation of Fluid A used in sterility testing and pharmaceutical microbiology workflows. Supplied in dry form, not as a sterile ready-to-use liquid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCatalogue No.\u003c\/span\u003eAS-1413\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFormat\u003c\/span\u003eDehydrated powder\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eUse\u003c\/span\u003eSterility testing diluent \/ rinse fluid\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCompendial concept\u003c\/span\u003eUSP \/ Ph. Eur. \/ JP\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"badges\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"badge\"\u003ePowder form\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"badge\"\u003ePrepare 1.0 g\/L\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"badge\"\u003eFor lab \/ QC use\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"badge\"\u003eFor validated sterility testing workflows\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tab-buttons\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"active\"\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/button\u003e \u003cbutton\u003eTDS\u003c\/button\u003e \u003cbutton\u003eSDS\u003c\/button\u003e \u003cbutton\u003eCOA\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tab active\" id=\"desc\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiluting Fluid A is supplied as a dehydrated powder medium intended for preparation of compendial-style Fluid A for sterility testing. After reconstitution, the prepared medium serves as a low-nutrient diluting and rinsing fluid designed to preserve microbial viability during handling while minimizing growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTypical applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinsing membranes during sterility testing by membrane filtration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDilution or dissolution of soluble or aqueous test articles before sterility testing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShort-term suspension of microorganisms where viability should be preserved.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeneral pharmaceutical microbiology workflows requiring a simple non-inhibitory diluent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 3 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Specifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct:\u003c\/strong\u003e Diluting Fluid A (Peptone Saline Diluent)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCatalogue No:\u003c\/strong\u003e AS-1413\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e AuSaMicS Life Science (Melbourne, VIC)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStandards:\u003c\/strong\u003e USP \u0026lt;61\u0026gt;, USP \u0026lt;62\u0026gt;, EP 2.6.12, EP 2.6.13 Compliance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComposition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.1% Peptone Water (pH 7.1 ± 0.2)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rinsing fluid for membrane filtration and dilution of samples in microbial limit testing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuestion: What is Diluting Fluid A used for?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAnswer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Diluting Fluid A is a sterile 0.1% peptone solution used as a rinsing and diluting agent in microbiological examinations, specifically for membrane filtration as per USP\/EP\/JP harmonized standards. AuSaMicS AS-1413 provides a reliable, locally stocked alternative in Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"spec\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct format\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDehydrated powder medium.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eComposition per litre of prepared medium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeptic digest of animal tissue 1.0 g; purified water to 1 litre.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReconstitution\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuspend 1.0 g in 1000 mL purified water and dissolve completely.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTypical sterilization practice\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSterilize the prepared medium using the laboratory's validated preparation procedure. A commonly used cycle is 121°C for 15 minutes.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinal pH after preparation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.1 ± 0.2 at 25°C.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAppearance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePowder: light beige to amber, free-flowing. Prepared medium: clear, colourless to pale yellow solution.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStorage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStore dry at 10-30°C, tightly closed, protected from moisture and light.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"note\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 3 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAS-1413 Cross-Reference Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOxoid:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alternative to BO0833 \/ TV5001 (Peptone Saline)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBD Difco:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alternative to 214971\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMerck:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alternative to 1.46341\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardy Diagnostics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alternative to U115\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"note\"\u003eFor laboratory, quality control and industrial microbiology use only. Not intended for direct therapeutic, food, cosmetic or household use.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tab\" id=\"tds\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Data Sheet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"spec\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDehydrated powder medium for preparation of Fluid A.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUse\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiluting and rinsing fluid for sterility testing after reconstitution.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePreparation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuspend 1.0 g in 1000 mL purified water; dissolve completely; sterilize by the validated laboratory procedure.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH after preparation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.1 ± 0.2 at 25°C.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAppearance - dehydrated medium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight beige to amber, free-flowing homogeneous powder.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAppearance - prepared medium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClear, colourless to pale yellow solution.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStorage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10-30°C, dry place, tightly closed, protected from moisture and direct light.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"small\"\u003eUse in accordance with the laboratory's validated sterility testing SOP and method suitability program.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tab\" id=\"sds\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSafety Data Sheet Summary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"spec\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eItem\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStatement\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClassification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot classified as a hazardous chemical under GHS 7 as adopted in Australia.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSignal word\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForm supplied\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDehydrated powder medium.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAvoid inhalation of dust and avoid contact with eyes. Follow normal laboratory hygiene.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStorage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStore dry at 10-30°C, protected from moisture and light.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTransport\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot classified as dangerous goods for transport based on available comparable information.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tab\" id=\"coa\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCertificate of Analysis Template\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"spec\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTest\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAppearance - dehydrated medium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight beige to amber, free-flowing homogeneous powder.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAppearance - prepared medium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClear, colourless to pale yellow solution after reconstitution.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH at 25°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.1 ± 0.2 after preparation.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolubility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompletely soluble at stated preparation concentration.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSterility of prepared medium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo evidence of contamination in release sterility check where applicable.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"small\"\u003eBatch-specific values, lot number, dates and signatures must be completed from actual QC release data before issue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AuSaMicS","offers":[{"title":"500 g","offer_id":48364277039359,"sku":"AS-1413-500G","price":79.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2.5 kg","offer_id":48364277072127,"sku":"AS-1413-2.5KG","price":329.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 kg","offer_id":48364277104895,"sku":"AS-1413-10KG","price":950.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0771\/1087\/0271\/files\/Diluting_Fluid_A_Peptone_Saline_Diluent.jpg?v=1775179529","url":"https:\/\/ausamics.com.au\/products\/diluting-fluid-a-peptone-saline-diluent-as-1413-ausamics-melbourne","provider":"AuSaMicS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}