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In this section: Laboratory Methods (Food)

BAM R69: Slide Preserving Solution

Reagents Index for BAM

January 2001

Prepare 1% acetic acid solution (10 ml glacial acetic acid, reagent grade + 990 ml distilled water). Add 1 ml glycerin to each 100 ml of solution.

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

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