HBSS

Hank's Balanced Salt Solution (HBSS) is a buffered, isotonic salt solution. HBSS is generally used to maintain physiological pH and osmolarity in cell culture applications. It also provides the cells with essential inorganic ions. HBSS is used for washing tissues and cells or in combination with additional reagents in the treatment of cells and tissues.

We offer HBSS in solid or dissolved form, with or without calcium/magnesium and with or without phenol red. Phenol red serves as a pH indicator. HBSS as well as Earle's Balanced Salt Solution (EBSS) contain glucose and sodium hydrogen carbonate (NaHCO₃) as a buffer system. EBSS contains more NaHCO₃ and is designed for use in an atmosphere with 5% CO₂. HBSS, on the other hand, contains less NaHCO₃ and can also be used without CO₂.