RPMI 1640 Medium w/o L-Glutamine, Phenol Red (Powder)

RPMI-1640 was developed by Moore, et. al. at Roswell Park Memorial Institute, hence the acronym RPMI. The formulation is based on the RPMI-1630 series of media utilizing a bicarbonate buffering system and alterations in the amounts of amino acids and vitamins. RPMI-1640 medium has been used for the culture of human normal and neoplastic leukocytes. RPMI-1640, when properly supplemented, has demonstrated wide applicability for supporting growth of many types of cultured cells, including fresh human lymphocytes in the 72 hour phytohemaglutinin (PHA) stimulation assay. Appearance: White to pale yellow, homogenous, free flowing powder , Solubility: Colorless to pale yellow, clear, complete, pH: As Reported, Endotoxin: <1EU/ml , Important Note: This product as supplied is intended for research use only, not for use in human, therapeutic or diagnostic applications, without the expressed written authorization of United States Biological.