Laboratory pH Buffers: pH Calibration Made Easy

Laboratory pH Buffer

pH Buffers for Calibration to Ensure Compliance and Traceability

A pH buffer is a reference solution of known pH value that is used for sensor calibration. pH buffers are key to ensuring accurate pH readings. Select from our comprehensive range of accurate pH calibration solutions, from technical buffers, buffers certified by an accredited body (DAkkS), to NIST/DIN buffers for high precision. To minimize contamination risk, choose small bottles or single-use sachets.

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Advantages of METTLER TOLEDO’s pH buffers

Laboratory pH Buffer

Get Accurate pH Readings

pH readings are only as accurate as the solutions used for calibration. Our comprehensive portfolio of pH calibration solutions satisfies every accuracy requirement. From technical buffers to pH buffers certified by an accredited body, we have the most suitable buffer for every application.

Minimize Contamination Risk

For high accuracy, uncontaminated buffers are of utmost importance. Our sachets ensure a fresh solution with the appropriate volume to perform a calibration directly in the sachet for maximum ease of use. 250mL bottles enable easy handling and reduce contamination risk in comparison to bulk containers.

Download Your Certificate of Analysis

Download Your Certificate of Analysis

A lot-specific certificate of analysis is available for every calibration solution, documenting accuracy and providing traceability to national metrology institutes for quality control. To support compliance with regulations, each SDS (Safety Data Sheet) and label contains information according to GHS (Globally Harmonized System) in local languages. Read more

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Manage Your Sachet Stock

Thanks to the open magazines of the dispenser box, the number of remaining sachets can be easily determined, even from a distance. A reorder indicator helps to prevent running out of stock.

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Certified by an ISO/17025 Accredited Lab

Our DAkkS certified pH buffers are verified by an independent, ISO 17025 accredited laboratory, providing confirmation of the pH value and associated uncertainty, making them a suitable choice for highly regulated industries.

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Achieve Top Accuracy with NIST/DIN Buffers

NIST/DIN pH buffers are manufactured according to DIN/ISO 19266. They are specified to three decimal places, e.g. pH 9.180, offering a low uncertainty (± 0.015 pH).

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METTLER TOLEDO provides entire electrochemistry systems - from meters and sensors to calibration solutions and software. Benefit from automatic buffer recognition or temperature dependency tables for automatic accurate temperature compensation.

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FAQs

What is the difference between technical, NIST/DIN and certified pH buffer solutions?

  • Technical pH buffers:
    This pH buffer solution comes with a certificate from METTLER TOLEDO. Precision is ± 0.02 pH units.
  • NIST/DIN pH buffers:
    Buffers prepared according to the recommendation of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the German Institute for Standardization (DIN). They also have a certificate from METTLER TOLEDO. Precision is ± 0.015 pH units.
  • Certified pH buffers:
    Selection of pH buffers that are verified and certified by a DAkkS (Deutsche Akkreditierungsstelle, German Accreditation Body) accredited laboratory. Precision is ± 0.02 pH units.

 

What are the tolerances of METTLER TOLEDO pH buffers?

  • DIN/NIST pH buffers ± 0.015 pH units
  • Certified (DAkkS) pH buffers ± 0.02 pH units
  • Technical pH buffers ± 0.02 pH units

 

*The tolerances are only for the buffer and not for the entire pH measurement of a sample.

 

How many pH buffers should I use?

The buffers used for calibration must be selected according to the sample's pH. For instance, if a sample is expected to have a pH of 7.45, the calibration must include pH buffers 7.00 and 9.21 (or similar). Use a minimum of two fresh buffers for calibration.

 

Should pH buffer 7.00 be included in every calibration?

It is not necessary to include pH 7.00 for calibration according to the US and European pharmacopoeia (USP and EP, respectively). But if the calibration is done in compliance with the Japanese Pharmacopoeia (JP), then a pH 6.86 buffer (phosphate) is mandatory. For calibration according to EP, only pH buffer 4.01 (phthalate) is compulsory. If not working according to any regulation, the principle is easy: For calibration, only those pH buffers are needed which bracket the pH range of your samples. For example, in a quality control where every sample should have a pH between 3.5 and 3.8, a two-point calibration with pH 2.00 and 4.01 is sufficient. There is no need for calibration with pH 7.00 in such a case.

 

How can I optimize the use of my pH buffers?

The quality of a solution is only guaranteed for unopened bottles that have not yet expired. The following tips will help optimize the use of pH buffer solutions after opening and while in use in the laboratory. Fresh calibration solutions minimize the measurement uncertainty and thus optimize the reproducibility of results:

  • Note the date on the bottle when the pH buffer is opened for the first time.
  • Keep the bottles sealed tightly at all times and store them at room temperature.
  • Never pour dispensed pH buffer solution back into the original bottle.
  • Ensure that bottles containing are not contaminated.
  • Replace pH buffer solutions that have reached the expiry date or may be contaminated.

 

Where can a certificate or a material safety data sheet for pH calibration solutions be obtained?

The certificates of all calibration solutions and many electrolytes can be downloaded at www.mt.com/buffer. The respective material safety datasheets are available at the same place.

 

Can I use a pH buffer that has expired recently?

The expiry date indicates the date until which the certificate guarantees the value and the associated measurement uncertainty. After this date the uncertainty cannot be guaranteed. So, it is better to discard expired pH buffer.

 

Can I calibrate directly in the solution bottle?

Never calibrate directly in the solution bottle. Use a fresh aliquot of pH buffer for each calibration to ensure no contamination enters the bottle.

 

I want to use fresh buffers in small quantities. Do you offer this option?

We offer buffer sachets (small volume packaging of 20mL) that are easy to use and guarantee fresh solutions for every calibration. Each sachet box comes with a printed certificate.

 

Should I stir the pH buffer when performing a calibration?

When measuring the pH value of a sample, gently stir the sample to ensure that it is homogeneous. It is important that calibration and measurement are done under the same conditions.

 

How often should I perform a calibration with pH buffers?

Regular calibrations will lead to more accurate results. Some applications might require a calibration before every measurement, but in general it is enough to calibrate every 24 hours. Always use fresh pH buffers for calibration.