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In this section: Laboratory Methods (Food)

BAM R20: 0.5 M EDTA

Reagents Index for BAM

January 2001

Na₂EDTA	186.12 g
NaOH, 10 N: for adjustment to pH 8.0
Distilled water: 800-900 ml and additional to bring to volume

Dissolve in 800-900 ml dH₂O. Adjust pH to 8.0 with 10 N NaOH. Add distilled water to make 1 liter.

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

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