The 3M™ Mini Flip-Top Vial with 9 ml Maximum Recovery Diluent is a leak-resistant plastic cylinder with a flip-open lid that seals securely for safe shipping and handling.

• Hinged lid can be opened with one hand and stays open for easy sample additions
• Decontaminated through gamma irradiation and ready for use with no additional blending required
• Flat bottom tube stands on its own, no holder required
• Leak resistant vial helps prevent leakage during shipping
• Two year shelf life from date of manufacture provides long-term readiness

It is ready to use and filled with 9 ml of Maximum Recovery Diluent (MRD), which is an ideal diluent for food, beverage, and environmental samples and a cost-effective alternative to mixing in-house. The solution is decontaminated through gamma irradiation for long shelf life.

The handy flip-top style provides a fast, easy and reliable bottle for sample handling. It opens with one hand and stays open for easy sample additions, making it ideal for sample processing while the convenient-size vial saves on lab space. This product is made in the USA and is ISO 9001:2008 certified for quality assurance.

MRD is a protective and isotonic medium used for maximum recovery of microorganisms from various origins. The low concentration of peptone does not cause multiplication of the organisms within the initial 1 to 2 hours of sample dilution.

Peptone is the nitrogen, carbon, vitamin, and mineral source in MRD while sodium chloride maintains vital osmotic balance.