Synthetic Serum Substitute Supplement (SSSS) – Animal-Free Serum Replacement, pH 7.4 BZ315
Product Code: BZ315
Manufacturer: Biochemazone
Available Pack Sizes: 100 mL, 200 mL, 500 mL, 1 L
Custom Bulk Quantities Available
Product Overview
Biochemazone Synthetic Serum Substitute Supplement (SSSS) BZ315 is a sterile, ready-to-use, animal-free serum replacement at pH 7.4, designed to take the place of traditional serum such as fetal bovine serum (FBS). Its composition is defined and controlled, so it does not vary from batch to batch as serum does.
It is formulated without steroids, hormones, proteins, glucose, cholesterol, bilirubin or other interfering substances, which makes it compatible with a wide range of analytes. BZ315 is used in cell culture with primary cells, stem cells and immortalized cell lines, and in drug development, regenerative medicine, tissue engineering and bioproduction.
It is supplied stabilized, with an azide-free preservative that is both bacteriostatic and bactericidal, and has a 1-year shelf life unopened; a preservative-free version (6-month shelf life) and a dried Powder Version Kit are available on request and are the ones to choose when a preservative is not wanted in the culture. The pH can be supplied from 6.8 to 9.2. This simulated fluid is for scientific research and in vitro use only; it is not for clinical diagnosis or treatment. For serum simulants see Simulated Blood Serum (BZ278) and Protein-Free Serum Substitute (BZ438).
Key Features & Benefits
✅ Animal-Free – No animal-derived components
✅ Defined Composition – Controlled and consistent, without the batch variation of serum
✅ Free of Interfering Substances – No steroids, hormones, proteins, glucose, cholesterol or bilirubin
✅ pH 7.4 – Available from pH 6.8 to 9.2
✅ Stabilized, Azide-Free – Bacteriostatic and bactericidal preservative; 1-year shelf life unopened. Preservative-free version on request
✅ Sterile & Ready to Use – No weighing, mixing or pH adjustment before the test
✅ Made in Canada – Manufactured under ISO 9001 / GMP quality systems
Applications
🧫 Cell Culture
• Replacement for fetal bovine serum and other animal sera
• Primary cells, stem cells and immortalized cell lines
• Preservative-free version or Powder Version Kit for culture work
💊 Drug Development
• Consistent conditions across experiments
• Work that must avoid animal-derived components
🧬 Regenerative Medicine & Tissue Engineering
• Regenerative medicine research
• Tissue engineering
• Bioproduction
Typical Properties
- Appearance: Clear solution
- pH: 7.4 (available from 6.8 to 9.2)
- Composition: Defined, animal-free; no steroids, hormones, proteins, glucose, cholesterol or bilirubin
- Preservative: Azide-free, bacteriostatic and bactericidal; preservative-free version on request
- Format: Sterile, ready-to-use liquid, stabilized
Storage, Shelf Life & Transportation
- Storage Temperature: 2–30 °C, protected from light
- Transportation: At room temperature
- Shelf Life: 1 year (unopened)
- Preservative-Free Version: Available on request – shelf life 6 months unopened at 2–30 °C
- Powder Version Kit: Available on request – 2-year shelf life, easy to reconstitute and suitable for culture-related applications; recommended when a preservative is not required
- After Opening: Handle aseptically; close tightly after use and do not return unused material to the container
Customization Options
Customization available on request:
- pH from 6.8 to 9.2
- Contents to your specification
- Preservative-free (not-stabilized) version
- Powder Version Kit, custom pack sizes and bulk carboys (5 L, 10 L, 20 L)
Frequently Asked Questions
Does BZ315 contain a preservative?
Yes. The standard product contains an azide-free preservative with bacteriostatic and bactericidal properties. For cell culture or any work in which a preservative is not wanted, order the preservative-free version or the Powder Version Kit.
Does it contain animal-derived components?
No. The formula is free of animal-derived components, and it is made without steroids, hormones, proteins, glucose, cholesterol and bilirubin.
How long does the solution keep?
Unopened, the stabilized solution has a 1-year shelf life at 2–30 °C. A preservative-free version with a 6-month shelf life and a dried Powder Version Kit with a 2-year shelf life are available on request.
Ordering Information
BZ315 is available in standard laboratory sizes or OEM/bulk supply formats.
📄 MSDS, Technical Datasheet, and Certificate of Analysis (CoA) available upon request
📧 Email: info@biochemazone.com
🌐 Website: www.biochemazone.com
⚠️ For research, education, and in vitro testing only. Not for human or animal use.
