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In this section: Laboratory Methods (Food)

BAM R71: Sodium Chloride Dilution Water, 2% and 3%

January 2001

2% solution: NaCl 20 g, Distilled water 1 liter.
3% solution: NaCl 30 g, Distilled water 1 liter.
Dissolve NaCl in water. Autoclave 15 min at 121°C. Final pH, 7.0.

Hypertext Source: Bacteriological Analytical Manual, 8th Edition, Revision A, 1998.

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