Pancreatin, Porcine Pancreas

EC No: , 232-468-9, CAS No: 8049-47-6, Source: Porcine pancreas, Form: Supplied as a yellow to tan powder. Contains lactose or sucrose as extender (sucrose may contain up to 3.25% starch.), Unit Definition: Pancreatin will convert not less than 25 times its weight of potato starch into soluble carbohydrates in 5 minutes in water at 40°C, will digest not less than 25 times its weight of casein in 60 minutes at pH 7.5 at 40°C and will release not less than 2 microequivalents of acid per min per mg pancreatin from olive oil at pH 9.0 at 37°C. Storage and Stability: May be stored at 4°C for short-term only. For long-term storage, aliquot and store at -20°C. Aliquots are stable for 6 months after receipt at -20°C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap. Further dilutions can be made in assay buffer. 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. Toxicity and Hazards:  All products should be handled by qualified personnel only, trained in laboratory procedures.