Order Information | Percoll is for research use only. |
Application | Used in balanced salt solutions, physiological saline or 0.25 M sucrose. Used for basic research applications. Used for density gradient centrifugation of cells, viruses and subcellular particles. Used for formation of gradients either by the use of convenient gradient mixers or by high speed centrifugation. |
Density Max. | 1.135 g/ml |
Properties | Solution |
Estimated Shelf Life from Manufacture Date | 5 years |
Storage Conditions | 4–30°C |
Stability | Percoll is provided as solution which is stable for at least 5 yr when stored between 4°C and 30°C |
Physical State | Liquid/Suspension |
Physical Form | Colloidal solution of silica coated with polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) |
Osmolality | < 25 mOsm/kg |
Viscosity Max. | 15 cP |
Conductivity | <100 mS/m |
pH Range | 8.5–9.5 |
Color | Colorless to slightly yellow |
Certificate of Analysis | Yes |