Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH) Solutions
DNase, RNase and protease – none detected

Catalog Number LS 012-01 (0.5 N HCl)
                            LS 012-02 (1.0 N HCl)

Storage Temperature 15~30°C

Product Description
Sodium hydroxide (NaOH) is a caustic reagent that is widely used to neutralize acids and prepare sodium salts of reagent. It is also used in a variety of large manufacturing, the manufacture of soap and detergents, and water treatment. Sodium hydroxide is utilized in the Maxam-Gilbert DNA sequencing technique. An RNA gel blot procedure that uses 50 mM NaOH for simultaneous transfer and fixing or RNA to a positive charged nylon membrane has been described. The decontamination of mycobacterial isolates using a sodium lauryl sulfate (SDS)/sodium hydroxide protocol has been reported.

Storage/Stability
HCl solutions should be stored at 15~30°C. Deterioration of the liquid may be recognized by (1) precipitate or particulate matter throughout the solution, (2) cloudy appearance, (3) color change, and/or (4) pH change. Product label bears expiration date.

Precautions
For In Vitro Use Only