1.0% Agarose in Tris-Borate EDTA Buffer

Description

• General description: 1% Agarose in Tris Borate EDTA (TBE buffer, pH 8.3) is a powder blend that dissolves easily in boiling water to quickly make an agarose gel for electrophoresis. Typically, 1% Agarose gel can separate DNA or RNA fragments between a range of 300 – 7,000 bp
• Application: 1% Agarose gel in 1X TBE buffer may be used for:DNA electrophoresisNative RNA Electrophoresis
• Features and Benefits: Ready-to-pour 1% agarose gel eliminates buffer prepAccelerates workflow and minimize cost and laborBiological tests: free of DNase, RNase, Protease, and NickaseChemical tests: Iron ≤10 ppm Lead ≤5 ppmCompatible with TBE pHast pack™ buffer
• Packaging: Foil pouches
• Preparation Note: Each packet prepares 250mL of molten agarose that is typically used to cast horizontal gels. A small electrophoresis apparatus may use 30 - 50mL, medium 100mL, and large rigs 250mL. Add nucleic acid stain before pouring the gel. For optimal results pair with pHast pack running buffer 1X TBE, pH 7.3.
• Reconstitution: Contents of one pouch, when dissolved in 250 mL of ultrapure water, will yield a 1× solution containing 89 mM Tris borate, 2 mM EDTA, and 1.0% (w/v) agarose. Certified to be DNAse, RNAse, and Nickase free. Prepare in a 1L flask. Combine pHast pack contents with 250 mL ultrapure water and mix well. Microwave on high for ~1min to boil and dissolve the agarose. Use a heat resistant glove to remove the flask every 10 - 15s to mix gently by swirling the liquid in a circle at the bottom of the flask. Repeat until the agarose is fully dissolved. Cool the flask slightly with cold water while swirling every 10 – 15s, add the stain and pour the gel. Allow agarose gel to fully cool and solidify before removing combs.
• Storage and Stability: Store at room temperature. Product may naturally agglomerate but can be simply broken up within the pouch prior to use.
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