Electrophoresis Buffer, 10X TBE
Product Code : LSK-BL-10167
Electrophoresis Buffer, 10X TBE (SKU LSK-BL-10167) is a concentrated Tris-borate-EDTA buffer solution for electrophoresis, sufficient to make 5 litres of working buffer. Diluted with water, it is used to cast agarose gels and fill the electrophoresis tank so DNA fragments can be separated by size in molecular biology practicals. Biotechnology, microbiology and biochemistry teaching labs can use it. Science Lab Supplies provides this buffer from Ambala, India, quoting it for colleges, universities, schools and laboratory distributors.
Specifications
The table gives the specification of the 10X TBE electrophoresis buffer. In short, it is a tenfold-concentrated Tris-borate-EDTA solution, intended for electrophoresis, with enough concentrate in one pack to prepare 5 litres of working buffer for gels and running tanks.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | LSK-BL-10167 |
| Buffer | TBE (Tris-borate, EDTA) |
| Form | Buffer solution |
| Concentration | 10X |
| Yield | Sufficient for 5 litres of working buffer |
| Application | Electrophoresis |
| Shelf life | Depends on grade and storage; batch expiry on request |
| Supplied by | Science Lab Supplies, Ambala, India |
Applications and Experiments for the 10X TBE Buffer
The buffer keeps pH and conductivity steady while an electric field moves DNA through a gel, which is why it is diluted for both the gel and the running tank. It suits agarose gel electrophoresis in B.Sc. and M.Sc. biotechnology, Class 12 biotechnology projects and molecular biology training.
- Separating DNA fragments by size and comparing them with a ladder after PCR or restriction digestion.
- CBSE/NCERT Class 12 biotechnology (principles and processes): demonstrating gel electrophoresis of DNA.
- Viewing stained bands after the run on a Blue Light Transilluminator, with samples spun down beforehand in a Micro Centrifuge.
Wear gloves and eye protection when diluting and handling the buffer, and follow your laboratory’s chemical safety rules. Shelf life depends on the chemical, its grade and storage conditions; ask us for the expiry date of the batch you are quoted.
Standard Scope of Supply
One pack of 10X TBE electrophoresis buffer solution is supplied, enough to make 5 litres of working buffer. Agarose, DNA stain, a gel tank and power supply are not included; loading solution, tips and viewing equipment from the list below can be added to the same quotation.
Packing, MOQ and Lead Time
You may request a single pack for a demonstration or several packs for a semester of electrophoresis practicals. Science Lab Supplies gives the packing, delivery time and price for that quantity on the quotation, and other gel consumables can be listed on it as well.
Holding an Importer-Exporter Code, Science Lab Supplies can ship to buyers in Ethiopia, Tanzania, Uganda, the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Oman. Send the required number of packs via the contact page, keep the buffer in your enquiry cart with other consumables, or use the lab tender page for tenders.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much working buffer does one pack make?
One pack of Electrophoresis Buffer, 10X TBE is sufficient to make 5 litres of working buffer. Dilute it with distilled or deionised water according to your gel protocol before casting gels or filling the tank.
What does TBE stand for?
TBE stands for Tris-borate-EDTA. Tris and borate hold the pH steady during the run, and EDTA binds metal ions, which helps protect DNA in the gel from enzymes that need those ions.
How long can the buffer be stored?
Shelf life depends on the chemical, its grade and storage conditions. Ask us for the expiry date of the batch you are quoted, and keep the bottle closed between uses.
Who supplies this TBE buffer?
Science Lab Supplies of Ambala, India, is the source for this buffer. The company quotes for colleges, universities, schools and distributors, and arranges packing and shipment for orders within India and abroad.
Related Electrophoresis and PCR Items
These items cover the rest of a DNA gel workflow, from setting up PCR and pipetting samples to loading the gel and reading the result. Any of them can be quoted together with the TBE buffer so that a biotechnology practical is supplied from one list.
- Gel Loading Solution — 10X solution added at 1 volume to 9 volumes of sample.
- White Light Box — 250 x 250 mm LED viewing area for stained DNA and autoradiograms.
- PCR Beads — 25 beads to be stored at room temperature with desiccant.
- Blue Micropipet Tips — 200 tips of 100–1000 µL capacity.
- Pipette Tip White 2-20 ul — polypropylene tips, rack of 960, for standard automatic pipettes.
- Microtest Tube Racks — holds 80 tubes of 1.5 or 2.0 ml.
- Mini Centrifuge — noise level below 45 dB, for DNA extraction and spin-downs.
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Last updated: 9 October 2026
