{"product_id":"diluting-fluid-k-buffered-peptone-diluent-dehydrated-as-1414-ausamics-melbourne","title":"Diluting Fluid K (Buffered Peptone Diluent), Dehydrated | AS-1414 | AuSaMicS Melbourne","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width: 960px; margin: auto; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.6; color: #20302a;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDiluting Fluid K (Peptone-Polysorbate Diluent), Dehydrated | AS-1414\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuffered rinsing and dilution medium for sterility testing and microbiological analysis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiluting Fluid K (AS-1414) is a dehydrated peptone-polysorbate diluent designed for preparation of rinsing and sample dilution fluids used in sterility testing and microbiological examination. The formulation supports effective wetting and recovery of microorganisms from oily, viscous, or difficult-to-filter samples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiluting Fluid K\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCatalogue Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAS-1414\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDehydrated powder\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrepared Medium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeptone-polysorbate solution\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH (25°C)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.9 ± 0.2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStandards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSP \u0026lt;71\u0026gt;, Ph. Eur. 2.6.1, JP equivalent methods\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAuSaMicS Life Science, Melbourne\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eApplications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinsing fluid for membrane filtration sterility testing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecovery of microorganisms from oily or hydrophobic samples\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMethod suitability and validation studies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinsing of medical device pathways and components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy this formulation is used\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePolysorbate system improves wetting of difficult sample matrices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports reliable microbial recovery in sterility testing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for challenging formulations including oils and emulsions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsistent performance across microbiological applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePreparation\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuspend 18.0 g of dehydrated medium in 1000 mL of purified water. Heat if necessary to dissolve completely. Sterilize by autoclaving at 121°C for 15 minutes or by a validated equivalent method.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDehydrated medium:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cream to yellow, free-flowing powder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrepared medium:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clear to slightly opalescent pale yellow solution\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eStorage\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore the dehydrated medium at 10–30°C in a dry environment. Keep container tightly closed and protected from moisture and light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eEquivalent Products\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComparable to Oxoid peptone-based rinsing fluids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlternative to BD Difco and Merck sterility testing diluents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEquivalent to pharmacopeial Fluid K-type formulations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Diluting Fluid K used for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDiluting Fluid K is used as a rinsing and dilution fluid in sterility testing, particularly for samples that are oily, viscous, or difficult to wet. It improves microbial recovery during membrane filtration procedures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere can Diluting Fluid K be supplied in Australia?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAS-1414 is supplied by AuSaMicS Life Science with dispatch from Melbourne, supporting laboratories and quality control facilities across Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #d7e3db; padding: 14px; border-radius: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable pack sizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 500 g, 2.5 kg, bulk quantities\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDispatch:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24–48 hours from Melbourne\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e For laboratory and industrial use only\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ausamics Life Science","offers":[{"title":"500 g","offer_id":48364362367231,"sku":"AS-1414-500G","price":115.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2.5 kg","offer_id":48364362399999,"sku":"AS-1414-2.5KG","price":475.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 kg","offer_id":48364362432767,"sku":"AS-1414-10KG","price":1575.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0771\/1087\/0271\/files\/Diluting_Fluid_K_Buffered_Peptone_Diluent_Dehydrated.jpg?v=1775182589","url":"https:\/\/ausamics.com.au\/products\/diluting-fluid-k-buffered-peptone-diluent-dehydrated-as-1414-ausamics-melbourne","provider":"AuSaMicS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}