Buffered NaCl Peptone EP is an isotonic agent recommended for use as a diluent in performing microbial examination of nonsterile products. The solution is used in the food, water and wastewater, pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries for microbial limits testing and enumeration procedures.

Buffered NaCl Peptone EP is also recommended by the European Pharmacopoeia (EP) for the microbial examination of nonsterile products and meets the harmonization requirements of the U.S. Pharmacopeia (USP), EP and Japanese Pharmacopoeia (JP).

This product is not intended to be used for the diagnosis of human disease.