Intended use
EquiPure™ is a density centrigugation system used for separating and purifying Equine spermatozoa. This is a standard procedure used in the purification of sperm.
Specifications
- Colloidal silical particles coated with silane, in an isotonic salt solution.
- Unopened bottles have a shelf-life of 2 years
- pH of 7.4 – 7.8 at room temperature and at 37°C
- Low endotoxin levels (<5.00 EU/mL)
- Terminally sterilised by autoclaving
- Bottles are made of borosilicate glass and silicone stoppers with tamper-evident seals.
- Bottles and stoppers have been 2-cell M.E.A. tested
Components
- Silane-coated silica
- Potassium ions
- Calcium ions
- Sodium ions
- Chloride ions
- Pyruvate
- Lactate
- Citrate
- Glucose
- HEPES
- EDTA
- Purified water
Storage and stability
Store unopened bottles at 2 - 40°C, avoid temperatures above or below these values. Under these conditions EquiPure™ has a shelf life of 2 years. The expiry date is shown the labels.
Open and close bottles under aseptic conditions. After opening, store the bottles at 2 - 8°C.
No antibiotics, unstable additives or preservatives have been added to EquiPure™.
Precautions and Warnings
- When retrieving the sperm pellets, follow the instructions given in the insert to avoid inadvertent contamination.
- To ensure best possible results use aseptic conditions at all times.
- Use sealed, buckets or centrifuge tubes during centrifugation to avoid the creation of aerosols.
- Clean accidental spills with dampened cloth or paper. EquiPure™ cause floors and bench tops to be slippery.
- EquiPure™ do not represent any fire or combustion hazard. A material safety data sheet is available from the manufacturer or distributor.
