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In this section: Laboratory Methods (Food)

BAM R12a: Chlorine Solution, 200 ppm, Containing 0.1% Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate

Reagents Index for BAM

January 2001

Commercial bleach (5.25% sodium hypochlorite)	8 ml
Distilled water containing 1 g sodium dodecyl sulfate	992 ml

Dissolve 1 g sodium dodecyl sulfate in 992 ml distilled water. Add 8 ml commercial bleach and mix well. Make immediately before use.

Original Source: Bacteriological Analytical Manual, 8th Edition, Revision A, 1998.

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