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GM501 Mineral Oil

GM501 Mineral Oil is intended for use as an overlay for culture of gametes, zygotes, or embryos in Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) and micro-manipulation procedures.

The oil is a pre-washed, ready-to-use, light mineral oil for use with media in IVF, ICSI and related assisted reproduction procedures. The oil is pre-washed twice with ultrapure water and may be used to coat culture dishes and flasks and as an overlay for media droplets, thereby preventing evaporation and stabilizing pH and temperature.

Specifications

  • Ready-to-use
  • 18 month shelf life
  • Pre-washed twice with ultrapure water
  • Stabilize media pH during IVF, ICSI and related assisted reproductive procedures
  • Prevents evaporation
  • Available in 100ml and 500ml sizes
Density (g/ml) 0.83 – 0.86
 Viscosity (at 30°C/cP) < 30
 Sterility (sterile/SAL 10-3) No Growth
 Endotoxins (LAL, EU/ml)< 0.25
1-Cell MEA≥ 80% blastocysts at 120h exposure
Peroxide Value (POV) (mEq/kg)< 0.10

Composition

  • Pharmaceutical Grade Mineral (Paraffin) Oil
  • CAS Code: 8042-47-5
  • EP Monograph: 0240

Features & Benefits

  • GM501 Mineral Oil is a pre-washed, ready-to-use oil. No pre-mixing or further preparations are required.
  • Prepare dishes and flasks with GM501 Mineral Oil and incubate at 37°C for 5 hours prior to use.
  • Overlay the culture media with micro drops of GM501 Mineral Oil until completely covered.
  • Any laboratory procedures described herein are recommendations only. Each laboratory must establish and validate its own procedures for media preparation and use.
Part Number

4 MO 100

4 MO 500

Size

 1 x 100ml

 1 x 500ml

Storage

15 – 25°C

15 – 25°C

Shelf Life

18 Months

18 Months

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