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Gibco™ Geneticin™ Selective Antibiotic (G418 Sulfate) (50 mg/mL)

Description
Gibco Geneticin Selective Antibiotic (G418 Sulfate) is produced by the bacterium Micromonospora rhodorangea and acts by binding the ribosome, thus inhibiting protein synthesis in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.
Resistance to Geneticin Selection Antibiotic (G418 Sulfate) is conferred by the E. coli APH(3)–I and APH(3)–II resistance genes.
- Used as selective antibiotic in concentration range of 100 - 200μg/mL for bacteria, or 200 – 500μg/mL for most mammalian cells
- Supplied as 50mg/mL solution in water
Cell Culture, Cloning, Drosophila S2 Cell Culture, High Five™ Cell Culture, Insect Cell Culture, Mammalian Cell Culture, Selection, Sf9 & Sf21 Cell Culture, Transfection, Transformation
Order Info
Shipping Condition: Room Temperature
Compliance
Manufactured at a cGMP compliant facility, which is registered with the FDA as a medical device manufacturer and is certified to ISO 13485 standards.
- Environmental benefits include:
- Recycled Content
- Renewable Materials
- Recyclable
- Source Reduction

Specifications
Specifications
Content And Storage | Storage conditions: 2 to 8°C Shipping conditions: Ambient Shelf life: 24 months from date of manufacture |
Cell Type | Eukaryotic Cells, Prokaryotic Cells |
Concentration | 50 mg/mL |
Culture Type | Mammalian Cell Culture, Insect Cell Culture |
Form | Liquid |
Product Type | Antibiotic |
Sterility | Sterile-filtered |
Sterilization Method | Sterile-filtered |
For Use With (Application) | Eukaryotic Selection/Stable Cell Line Generation |
Product Line | Geneticin™ |
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Safety and Handling

- GENETICIN
- Danger
- Respiratory sensitiser Category 1
- Skin sensitiser Category 1
- H317-May cause an allergic skin reaction.
- H334-May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled.
- P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
- P272-Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P284-¢In case of inadequate ventilation! wear respiratory protection.
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
- P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- P333+P313-If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
- P342+P311-If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/ .
- P362+P364-Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
- P501b-Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : D-Streptamine
For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.
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