Buffers and Standards

Buffers and Standards
Hydrogen ion buffers comprising a mixture of a weak acid and its conjugate base or vice-versa and used to stabilize pH; also diluents, washing solutions, and standard-value solutions used for a broad array of scientific calibration purposes.
The buffers used to calibrate pH meters may be certified and/or traceable to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). These buffers may also be color-coded for easy identification:
- Red: pH 4.0
- Yellow: pH 7.0
- Blue: pH 10.0
















Thermo Scientific™ Orion™ pH Buffer Bottles
Perform accurate, reproducible pH calibrations with these color-coded buffer bottles.

For Use With (Equipment) | pH Meter and Electrode |
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Traceability to NIST | Yes |
Physical Form | Liquid |
Chemical Name or Material | pH Buffer, bottles |
Health Hazard 3 | GHS P Statement P280-P305+P351+P338-P310 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. |
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MDL Number | MFCD00012462 |
Health Hazard 2 | GHS H Statement H318 Causes serious eye damage. |
Color | Colorless |
Solubility Information | It is soluble in water (29.4g/L) at 20°C. Insoluble in ethanol. |
Physical Form | Liquid |
pH | 5.0 |
Health Hazard 1 | Danger |
Chemical Name or Material | Sodium citrate buffer soln. |
TSCA | No |
Recommended Storage | Keep cold |
Concentration | 0.5 M |
Odor | Odorless |
Manganese, AAS standard solution, Specpure™ Mn 1000μg/mL, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
CAS: 7439-96-5 Molecular Formula: Mn Molecular Weight (g/mol): 54.94 MDL Number: MFCD00011111 InChI Key: PWHULOQIROXLJO-UHFFFAOYSA-N PubChem CID: 23930 ChEBI: CHEBI:35154 IUPAC Name: manganese SMILES: [Mn]
PubChem CID | 23930 |
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CAS | 7439-96-5 |
Molecular Weight (g/mol) | 54.94 |
ChEBI | CHEBI:35154 |
MDL Number | MFCD00011111 |
SMILES | [Mn] |
IUPAC Name | manganese |
InChI Key | PWHULOQIROXLJO-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Molecular Formula | Mn |
Name Note | NIST Traceable |
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Health Hazard 3 | P264b-P280-P302+P352-P305+P351+P338-P332+P313-P362 |
Solubility | Miscible with water |
Color | Colorless |
MDL Number | MFCD03458582 |
Health Hazard 2 | GHS H Statement H315-H319 Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. |
Physical Form | Liquid |
Health Hazard 1 | H315-H319 |
Chemical Name or Material | Buffer solution, pH 13.00 (±0.01 at 25°C) |
Grade | Specpure™ |
TSCA | Yes |
Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
Potassium chloride, 0.010M, Conductivity Standard, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
CAS: 7447-40-7 Molecular Formula: ClK Molecular Weight (g/mol): 74.55 MDL Number: MFCD00011360 InChI Key: WCUXLLCKKVVCTQ-UHFFFAOYSA-M PubChem CID: 4873 ChEBI: CHEBI:32588 SMILES: [Cl-].[K+]
PubChem CID | 4873 |
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CAS | 7447-40-7 |
Molecular Weight (g/mol) | 74.55 |
ChEBI | CHEBI:32588 |
MDL Number | MFCD00011360 |
SMILES | [Cl-].[K+] |
InChI Key | WCUXLLCKKVVCTQ-UHFFFAOYSA-M |
Molecular Formula | ClK |
Benzalkonium chloride, alkyl distribution C8-C16, 50 wt% aqueous solution, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
CAS: 8001-54-5 Molecular Formula: C9H13ClN Molecular Weight (g/mol): 170.66 MDL Number: MFCD00145757 Synonym: Alkyl-benzyl-dimethylammonium chloride
CAS | 8001-54-5 |
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Molecular Weight (g/mol) | 170.66 |
MDL Number | MFCD00145757 |
Synonym | Alkyl-benzyl-dimethylammonium chloride |
Molecular Formula | C9H13ClN |
Boiling Point | 101.0°C |
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Molecular Weight (g/mol) | 331.20 |
ChEBI | CHEBI:37187 |
Color | Brown to Red or Green |
Physical Form | Powder/Crystals |
Chemical Name or Material | Lead standard solution |
Grade | AAS |
SMILES | [Pb++].[O-][N+]([O-])=O.[O-][N+]([O-])=O |
Merck Index | 15, 5469 |
Concentration | 997 to 1003 μg/mL of Pb(2+) in 2 to 5% HNO3 (20°C) |
InChI Key | RLJMLMKIBZAXJO-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Density | 1.0200g/mL |
PubChem CID | 24924 |
Name Note | 1 mg/ml Pb in 2% HNO3 |
CAS | 7732-18-5 |
Health Hazard 3 | GHS P Statement: Keep only in original container. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. WARNING: The information provided on this web site was developed in compliance with European Union (EU) regulations and is correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief at the date of its publication. The information given is designed only as a guide for safe handling and use. It is not to be considered as either a warranty or quality specification. |
MDL Number | MFCD00011153 |
Health Hazard 2 | GHS H Statement: Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. May be corrosive to metals. |
Health Hazard 1 | Danger |
Packaging | Plastic bottle |
IUPAC Name | λ²-lead(2+) dinitrate |
Molecular Formula | N2O6Pb |
Formula Weight | 331.21 |
Melting Point | -3.0°C |
Specific Gravity | 1.02 |
Molecular Weight (g/mol) | 58.69 |
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ChEBI | CHEBI:28112 |
Solubility | Soluble in water |
Color | Green |
Physical Form | Crystals, Crystalline Powder and/or Chunks |
CAS Min % | 96.9 |
Chemical Name or Material | Nickel standard solution |
Grade | AAS |
SMILES | [Ni] |
Concentration | 990 to 1010 μg/mL Ni in 2 to 5% HNO3 (20°C) |
InChI Key | PXHVJJICTQNCMI-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Density | 1.0320g/mL |
PubChem CID | 935 |
Name Note | 1 mg/ml Ni in 2% HNO3 |
CAS | 7732-18-5 |
Health Hazard 3 | GHS P Statement Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. Keep only in original container. |
MDL Number | MFCD00011137 MFCD06798735 |
Health Hazard 2 | GHS H Statement May cause cancer by inhalation. May damage the unborn child. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. May produce an allergic reaction. Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects. May be corrosive to metals. |
Health Hazard 1 | Danger |
Packaging | Plastic bottle |
IUPAC Name | nickel |
Molecular Formula | Ni |
Formula Weight | 58.69 |
Specific Gravity | 1.032 |
CAS Max % | 97.1 |
Linear Formula | Br2 |
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Molecular Weight (g/mol) | 79.91 |
ChEBI | CHEBI:29224 |
Color | Red |
Physical Form | Liquid |
Chemical Name or Material | Bromine |
SMILES | [Br-] |
Merck Index | 15, 1401 |
Concentration | 0.90 to 1.10M |
InChI Key | CPELXLSAUQHCOX-UHFFFAOYSA-M |
Density | 3.111 |
PubChem CID | 24408 |
Name Note | 1M solution in acetic acid |
CAS | 64-19-7 |
Health Hazard 3 | GHS P Statement Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. Avoid release to the environment. |
MDL Number | MFCD00010896 |
Health Hazard 2 | GHS P Statement Fatal if inhaled. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Very toxic to aquatic life. Flammable liquid and vapor. |
Flash Point | 40°C |
Solubility Information | Solubility in water: soluble. |
Health Hazard 1 | GHS Signal Word: Danger |
Synonym | bromine,dibromine,brom,bromine solution,brome,bromo,broom,bromine water,bromo italian,bromo spanish |
IUPAC Name | bromide |
Molecular Formula | Br |
Formula Weight | 159.82 |
Thermo Scientific Chemicals Iodine, 0.1N Standardized Solution
CAS: 7553-56-2 Molecular Formula: I2 Molecular Weight (g/mol): 253.81 MDL Number: MFCD00011355 MFCD00164163 InChI Key: PNDPGZBMCMUPRI-UHFFFAOYSA-N PubChem CID: 807 ChEBI: CHEBI:17606 SMILES: II
PubChem CID | 807 |
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CAS | 7553-56-2 |
Molecular Weight (g/mol) | 253.81 |
ChEBI | CHEBI:17606 |
MDL Number | MFCD00011355 MFCD00164163 |
SMILES | II |
InChI Key | PNDPGZBMCMUPRI-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Molecular Formula | I2 |
Oxalic acid, 10% w/v aq. soln., Thermo Scientific Chemicals
CAS: 144-62-7 Molecular Formula: C2H2O4 Molecular Weight (g/mol): 90.034 MDL Number: MFCD00002573 InChI Key: MUBZPKHOEPUJKR-UHFFFAOYSA-N PubChem CID: 971 ChEBI: CHEBI:16995 IUPAC Name: oxalic acid SMILES: C(=O)(C(=O)O)O
PubChem CID | 971 |
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CAS | 144-62-7 |
Molecular Weight (g/mol) | 90.034 |
ChEBI | CHEBI:16995 |
MDL Number | MFCD00002573 |
SMILES | C(=O)(C(=O)O)O |
IUPAC Name | oxalic acid |
InChI Key | MUBZPKHOEPUJKR-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Molecular Formula | C2H2O4 |
Gibco™ Opti-Plex™ Complexation Buffer
Opti-Plex Complexation Buffer is a cGMP-manufactured, chemically defined, animal origin-free (AOF), methionine-free, biotin-free, low-protein transfection complexation buffer based on Opti-MEM I Reduced Serum Medium
Sodium thiosulfate, 1.0N Standardized Solution, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
CAS: 7772-98-7 Molecular Formula: Na2O3S2 Molecular Weight (g/mol): 158.10 MDL Number: MFCD00003499 InChI Key: AKHNMLFCWUSKQB-UHFFFAOYSA-L PubChem CID: 24477 IUPAC Name: disodium sulfanidesulfonate SMILES: [Na+].[Na+].[O-]S([S-])(=O)=O
PubChem CID | 24477 |
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CAS | 7772-98-7 |
Molecular Weight (g/mol) | 158.10 |
MDL Number | MFCD00003499 |
SMILES | [Na+].[Na+].[O-]S([S-])(=O)=O |
IUPAC Name | disodium sulfanidesulfonate |
InChI Key | AKHNMLFCWUSKQB-UHFFFAOYSA-L |
Molecular Formula | Na2O3S2 |
Sodium bicarbonate, 1M buffer soln., pH 8.0, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
CAS: 144-55-8 Molecular Formula: CHNaO3 Molecular Weight (g/mol): 84.01 MDL Number: MFCD00003528 InChI Key: UIIMBOGNXHQVGW-UHFFFAOYSA-M PubChem CID: 516892 ChEBI: CHEBI:32139 SMILES: [Na+].OC([O-])=O
PubChem CID | 516892 |
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CAS | 144-55-8 |
Molecular Weight (g/mol) | 84.01 |
ChEBI | CHEBI:32139 |
MDL Number | MFCD00003528 |
SMILES | [Na+].OC([O-])=O |
InChI Key | UIIMBOGNXHQVGW-UHFFFAOYSA-M |
Molecular Formula | CHNaO3 |
pH Buffers, Twin Neck, Fisherbrand™
Perform accurate pH calibrations with color-coded, twin neck Fisherbrand™ pH Buffer Bottles.

For Use With (Application) | pH calibration |
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