Ar Glycerol Saline
Analytical Transport
Analytical Reagent

Culture Media: Glycerol Saline

Analytical Reagent grade Glycerol Saline manufactured for specimen transport, bacterial preservation, and microbiology applications. Our AR grade transport medium provides reliable preservation properties for maintaining bacterial viability during collection, storage, and transportation in clinical diagnostics and research applications.

  • Analytical Grade Purity
  • Transport Medium
  • Bacterial Preservation
  • Specimen Collection
  • Clinical Microbiology
  • Research Laboratory Use
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Technical Specifications

Solution Type: Isotonic preservative medium
Glycerol Content: 50% v/v
Saline Content: 0.85% w/v NaCl
Chemical Formula (NaCl): NaCl
Glycerol Formula: C₃H₈O₃
pH (25°C): 7.0 ± 0.2
Physical State: Clear, viscous solution
Density (20°C): 1.13 g/cm³
Osmolality: 280-320 mOsm/kg
Storage Temperature: 2-8°C
Shelf Life: 24 months refrigerated
Sterility: Sterile filtered
Endotoxin Level: <0.25 EU/ml
Packaging: 100ml, 250ml, 500ml bottles

Applications

Bacterial Transport Medium
Specimen Preservation
Microbiology Applications
Clinical Sample Transport
Cell Cryopreservation
Antimicrobial Protection
Educational Microbiology
Quality Control
Research Applications
Analytical Testing
Pharmaceutical Testing
Environmental Sampling

Industry-Specific Grades

DRAVYOM offers specialized glycerol saline grades tailored for specific preservation and transport requirements, ensuring optimal performance and regulatory compliance across diverse laboratory applications.

AR Grade (Analytical Reagent)
Glycerol: 50% v/v pH: 7.0±0.2 Sterility: Guaranteed Application: General preservation
Clinical Grade
USP/EP Compliant Endotoxin: <0.25 EU/ml Osmolality: Controlled Application: Clinical diagnostics
Cryopreservation Grade
Glycerol: 50±0.5% v/v Cell Viability: Optimized Freezing Point: -37°C Application: Cell preservation
Transport Grade
Stability: Extended Contamination Protection: Enhanced Temperature Range: Wide Application: Sample transport

Quality Standards

DRAVYOM's AR Grade Glycerol Saline is manufactured under stringent quality control protocols, meeting international clinical standards including USP, EP, and laboratory specifications. Our analytical-grade production ensures consistent performance and regulatory compliance.

ISO 9001:2015 Certified Manufacturing
USP/EP Grade Specifications
Precise Glycerol Concentration
Microbiological Testing
Superior Preservation Properties
Batch-to-Batch Consistency
Traceable Certificate of Analysis
Cold Chain Logistics

Advanced Chemical Properties & Performance

AR Grade Glycerol Saline exhibits exceptional isotonic and preservative properties essential for microbiological and serological applications. Its ultra-pure glycerol and sodium chloride composition ensures reliable performance in bacterial transport, virus preservation, and laboratory specimen maintenance requiring precise osmotic balance.

Chemical Composition
Glycerol Content: 50% v/v
Sodium Chloride: 0.85% w/v
Water Quality: Sterile distilled water
Osmolarity: Isotonic to body fluids
Physical Properties
Appearance: Clear, colorless, viscous solution
pH: 6.8-7.2 (physiological)
Viscosity: Moderately viscous
Specific Gravity: 1.12-1.15 at 25°C
Microbiological Performance
Preservation Efficiency: Extended organism viability
Transport Medium: Maintains cell integrity
Cryoprotection: Prevents ice crystal formation
Storage Temperature: -20°C to +4°C
Quality Specifications
Sterility: Sterile by filtration
Endotoxin Level: ≤0.25 EU/mL
Heavy Metals: ≤0.001%
Particulate Matter: Particle-free
Stability Properties
Shelf Life: 2 years (unopened)
Working Life: 6 months after opening
Freeze-Thaw Cycles: Multiple cycles stable
Temperature Range: -20°C to +37°C

Performance Characteristics

Detailed performance metrics demonstrate AR Grade Glycerol Saline superiority in specimen preservation with exceptional cell viability maintenance, reliable transport properties, and reproducible results across diverse microbiological and research applications.

Cell Viability

Preservation: >90% viability maintenance

Superior organism preservation
Cryoprotection

Freeze protection: Prevents cell damage

Excellent cryopreservation
Osmotic Balance

Isotonic conditions: Physiological osmolarity

Maintains cell integrity
Transport Stability

Specimen transport: Extended viability

Reliable sample transport
Batch Consistency

Variation: ±1% between batches

Outstanding lot-to-lot reproducibility
Sterility Assurance

Contamination: Zero microbial growth

Guaranteed sterile conditions

Safety Information

Generally safe to handle with standard laboratory precautions. Non-toxic and non-irritating under normal use. Use appropriate protective equipment including safety goggles and gloves when handling biological specimens. Follow biosafety protocols for microbiological materials.

Generally Safe
Biosafety Protocols
Standard Precautions

Storage & Handling

Store in original sterile containers at recommended temperature range. Can be stored at room temperature or refrigerated as needed. Avoid contamination by using aseptic techniques. Suitable for long-term storage at -20°C for specimen preservation.

Variable storage (-20°C to +25°C)
Maintain sterility
Keep tightly sealed
Use aseptic techniques

Chemical Mechanisms & Reaction Pathways

Glycerol saline functions as a cryoprotectant solution through osmotic stabilization mechanisms, enabling cellular preservation and bacterial culture maintenance with predictable osmotic pathways for microbiological applications.

Osmotic Protection

Glycerol penetrates cell membranes and reduces ice crystal formation

Prevents cellular damage during freezing cycles
Membrane Stabilization

Glycerol interacts with phospholipids to maintain membrane integrity

Critical for bacterial viability preservation
Isotonic Balance

Saline component maintains physiological osmolarity

Prevents osmotic shock during storage and recovery
Dehydration Prevention

Hygroscopic properties maintain cellular hydration

Essential for long-term specimen preservation

Regulatory Compliance & Documentation

Comprehensive regulatory compliance ensures global microbiological laboratory access with complete documentation packages supporting international preservation standards and clinical method validations.

USP Standards

United States Pharmacopeia specifications for preservation solutions

CLSI Guidelines

Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute microbiology protocols

FDA Compliance

Food and Drug Administration microbiological reagent requirements

REACH Registration

European Union chemical regulation compliance

WHO Standards

World Health Organization diagnostic guidelines support

SDS Documentation

Multi-language Safety Data Sheets (16 sections, GHS compliant)

Technical Support & Value-Added Services

DRAVYOM's microbiology team provides comprehensive preservation solution support, glycerol saline optimization, and specimen storage method development services for clinical and research applications.

Preservation Methods
  • Bacterial culture preservation protocols
  • Freezing and thawing optimization
  • Storage condition enhancement
  • Viability maintenance procedures
Microbiological Services
  • Solution sterility verification
  • Osmolarity testing and validation
  • Bacterial recovery assessment
  • Preservation efficacy evaluation
Technical Support
  • Clinical microbiology consultation
  • Preservation technique training
  • Quality control protocols
  • Storage optimization guidance
Supply Solutions
  • Sterile solution preparations
  • Custom concentration formulations
  • Temperature-controlled packaging
  • Global microbiology supply network

Environmental Impact & Sustainability

Our glycerol saline production emphasizes environmental responsibility through sustainable glycerol chemistry practices, minimal waste generation, and comprehensive environmental impact management for preservation applications.

Clean Production

Environmentally conscious glycerol purification and solution preparation

Glycerol Recovery

Bio-based glycerol sourcing and waste recycling programs

Efficient Manufacturing

Optimized solution preparation with minimal environmental impact

Safe Disposal

Comprehensive preservation solution disposal and neutralization guidance

ISO 14001

Environmental management system certified production

Container Recycling

Glass container return and recycling programs

Manufacturing Excellence & Quality Control

DRAVYOM's specialized preservation solution facility employs advanced sterile processing technology with continuous monitoring systems to ensure consistent glycerol saline quality and preservation performance across all production batches.

Solution Preparation

Precise glycerol-saline mixing with sterile processing controls

Accurate osmolarity control and sterility maintenance
Quality Testing

16-point testing including sterility, osmolarity, and preservation efficacy

Microbiological verification and osmometric analysis
Quality Systems

ISO 9001:2015 quality management with microbiological validation

Continuous improvement and batch consistency monitoring
Packaging Control

Sterile containers with tamper-evident closures

Contamination prevention and sterility preservation

Market Applications & Performance Data

Comprehensive microbiological laboratory data demonstrating glycerol saline effectiveness across diverse preservation applications with quantified performance metrics and validation studies.

Preservation Applications
Bacterial Recovery: >95% viability after 12 months storage Sterility: Zero contamination in sterility testing Osmolarity: 290-320 mOsm/kg consistent range
Research Institutions
Publications: 280+ cited preservation procedures Reproducibility: >98.5% inter-lab agreement Innovation: Advanced cryopreservation protocols
Clinical Labs
Reliability: 99.9% batch consistency Audit Success: 100% regulatory compliance Efficiency: 40% improved storage protocols

DRAVYOM Competitive Advantages

Superior Preservation Performance

Consistently high bacterial recovery rates with exceptional osmotic protection for reliable specimen preservation

Reliable Supply

Guaranteed availability with strategic inventory management and sterile solution production scheduling

Microbiology Expertise

Dedicated preservation team provides method development and microbiological troubleshooting support

Quality Assurance

Traceable certificates with comprehensive preservation performance data and microbiological validation support

Global Standards

International compliance with USP, CLSI, and WHO specifications for worldwide clinical acceptance

Partnership Approach

Collaborative relationships with microbiological laboratories and custom preservation method development services