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Is Dulbecco's Phosphate Buffered Saline vegan?

Dulbecco's Phosphate Buffered Saline

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Dulbecco's Phosphate Buffered Saline (DPBS) is a synthetic buffer solution containing potassium chloride, potassium phosphate, sodium chloride and sodium phosphate, without calcium or magnesium. It is widely used in biological research and cell culture applications.

Also known as DPBS
INCI name Dulbecco's Phosphate Buffered Saline
CosIng ID 98046
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

An ingredient is considered vegan if it contains no animal-derived components at any point in its production.

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