Solid Buffers & Bioprocess Chemicals by Merck for Downstream Processing & Formulation

Solid Buffers & Bioprocess Chemicals by Merck for Downstream Processing & Formulation

Pharma and biopharma manufacturers demand high-quality, consistent raw materials to meet rigorous production and regulatory standards. Solid Buffers and Bioprocess Chemicals from Merck provide high product consistency, robust process control, and tailored solutions used in monoclonal antibody, plasma, vaccine, and gene therapy applications. Explore how these solutions address efficiency, risk mitigation, and documentation needs.

Why Choose Solid Buffers and Bioprocess Chemicals from Merck

  • High product consistency: Supports reproducible processing through robust process control within a comprehensive global Quality Management System.
  • Comprehensive buffer offering: Provides access to a comprehensive buffer offering across different quality levels for needs ranging from early upstream non-GMP to high risk excipient applications.
  • Risk mitigation: Supports regulatory compliance, process control, and supply chain transparency through documentation aligned with the IPEC-PQG GMP Guide and/or EXCiPACT™ Certification.
  • Process efficiency: Developed to improve process efficiency and support operator safety with standard and tailored solutions, including granulated and right-size weighed material options designed to reduce caking.

Product Structure and Portfolio Levels

  • Solid Buffers: Buffer materials used in downstream mAb processing applications.
  • Bioprocess Chemicals: Chemicals used in downstream processing and purification of biologics.
  • Emprove® chemicals portfolio: The offering is available within the Emprove® platform.
  • Emprove® Evolve: Positioned for early biopharmaceutical manufacturing stages as a bridge between lab-grade and GMP compliant materials with supply chain transparency and documentation.
  • Emprove® Essential: Positioned for moderate-risk applications with compliance to the IPEC-PQG GMP Guide and/or EXCiPACT™ Certification together with supply chain transparency and regulatory support.
  • Emprove® Expert: Positioned for higher-risk applications requiring the lowest microbiological and endotoxin levels to support risk mitigation strategies.
  • Standard and tailored solutions: Options include powder blending, quality support, dedicated testing protocols, and specific packaging options such as direct dispense and DRYPOUR packaging system.
  • Material format options: The portfolio includes granulated materials with reduced caking behavior and right size weighed products in bags, specifically developed to increase process efficiency and support operator safety.

Applications and Use Cases

  • Monoclonal antibody processing: Used to guide monoclonal antibodies from upstream processing to final fill, including mAb modification and stabilization.
  • Biologics downstream processing: Used in downstream processing and purification of biologics.
  • Plasma processes: Used in plasma manufacturing workflows to support yield optimization and controlled processing conditions.
  • Vaccines and gene therapy manufacturing: Used in vaccine and gene therapy workflows to support purification, process control, and development efficiency, including applications supported by enzymes like Benzonase® endonuclease.
  • Bacterial fermentation: Used across steps from reactor to final product, including purification and modification.

Products Listed Under Solid Buffers and Bioprocess Chemicals

Biological Buffers

ProductProduct NameMQ Level
Tris
TrisTris(hydroxymethyl)aminomethane (Trometamol) Emprove® Expert Ph Eur, BP, ChP, JPC, USP500
TrisTris(hydroxymethyl)aminomethane (Trometamol) high purity Emprove® Expert Ph Eur, BP, ChP, JPC, USP500
TrisTris(hydroxymethyl)aminomethane Emprove® Evolve400
Tris HClTris(hydroxymethyl)aminomethane hydrochloride high purity Emprove® Expert500
Tris HClTRIS hydrochloride Emprove® Evolve400
TricineN-[Tris(hydroxymethyl)methyl]glycine Emprove® Evolve400
Bis Tris
Bis Tris HCl2,2-Bis(hydroxymethyl)-2,2′,2”-nitrilotriethanol hydrochloride Emprove® Evolve400
Bis Tris2,2-Bis(hydroxymethyl)-2,2′,2”-nitrilotriethanol Emprove® Evolve400
Bis Tris propane1,3-Bis[tris(hydroxymethyl)methylamino]propane Emprove® Evolve400
HEPES
HEPES2-[4-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-1-piperazinyl]-ethanesulfonic acid buffer substance HEPES Emprove® Expert500
HEPES2-[4-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-1-piperazinyl]-ethanesulfonic acid buffer substance HEPES Emprove® Evolve400
HEPES sodium2-[4-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-1-piperazinyl]-ethanesulfonic acid sodium salt Emprove® Evolve400
MES
MES4-Morpholineethanesulfonic acid monohydrate Emprove® Evolve400
MES4-Morpholineethanesulfonic acid hydrate Emprove® Evolve400
MES sodium salt4-Morpholineethanesulfonic acid sodium salt Emprove® Evolve400
MES HydrateMES hydrate400
MOPS
MOPS4-Morpholinepropanesulfonic acid Emprove® Evolve400
MOPS sodium salt4-Morpholinepropanesulfonic acid sodium salt Emprove® Evolve400
PIPES
PIPES Disodium salt1,4-Piperazinediethanesulfonic acid disodium salt Emprove® Evolve400
Others
TriethanolamineTriethanolamine (Trolamine) Emprove® Expert Ph Eur, JPE, NF500
EthanolamineEthanolamine Emprove® Expert Ph Eur, BP, NF500

Buffers

ProductProduct NameMQ Level
Carbonate
Potassium carbonatePotassium carbonate anhydrous Emprove® Essential Ph Eur, USP, E 501500
Sodium carbonate decahydrateSodium carbonate decahydrate Emprove® Essential Ph Eur, BP, E 500500
Sodium carbonate monohydrateSodium carbonate monohydrate Emprove® Essential Ph Eur, BP, NF, E 500500
Sodium carbonateSodium carbonate anhydrous Emprove® Essential Ph Eur, BP, ChP, JP, NF500
Sodium hydrogen carbonateSodium hydrogen carbonate Emprove® Expert Ph Eur, BP, ChP, USP, JP500
Sodium carbonate anhydrousSodium carbonate anhydrous Emprove® Expert Ph Eur, BP, JP, NF500
Phosphate
Sodium dihydrogen phosphate dihydrateSodium dihydrogen phosphate dihydrate Emprove® Expert Ph Eur, BP, ChP, USP, JPE500
Sodium dihydrogen phosphate dihydrate granulatedSodium dihydrogen phosphate dihydrate granulated Emprove® Expert Ph Eur, JPE, USP, BP, ChP500
Disodium hydrogen phosphate dihydratedi-Sodium hydrogen phosphate dihydrate Emprove® Expert Ph Eur, BP, USP500
Potassium dihydrogen phosphatePotassium dihydrogen phosphate cryst. Emprove® Expert Ph Eur, BP, JPC, NF500
Dipotassium hydrogen phosphatedi-Potassium hydrogen phosphate anhydrous Emprove® Expert Ph Eur, BP, USP500
Disodium hydrogen phosphate heptahydratedi-Sodium hydrogen phosphate heptahydrate Emprove® Expert DAC, USP500
Disodium hydrogen phosphate heptahydrate granulateddi-Sodium hydrogen phosphate heptahydrate granulated Emprove® Expert USP, DAC500
Sodium dihydrogen phosphate monohydrateSodium dihydrogen phosphate monohydrate Emprove® Expert BP, ChP, USP500
Acetate
Sodium acetate trihydrateSodium acetate trihydrate Emprove® Expert Ph Eur, BP, ChP, JP, USP500
Sodium acetate trihydrate granulatedSodium acetate trihydrate granulated Emprove® Expert Ph Eur, BP, ChP, JP, USP500
Sodium acetate anhydrousSodium acetate anhydrous Emprove® Expert ChP, USP500
Citric Acid and Citrate
Citric acid anhydrousCitric acid anhydrous powder Emprove® Expert Ph Eur, BP, ChP, JP, USP500
Citric acid monohydrateCitric acid monohydrate cryst. Emprove® Expert Ph Eur, BP, ChP, JP, USP500
tri-Sodium citrate dihydratetri-Sodium citrate dihydrate Emprove® Expert Ph Eur, BP, ChP, JP, USP, ACS, E 331500
Histidine
L-HistidineL-Histidine Emprove® Expert Ph Eur, ChP, JP, USP500
L-Histidine HCl H₂OL-Histidine monohydrochloride monohydrate Emprove® Expert Ph Eur, BP, ChP, JP500

Caustics

ProductProduct NameMQ Level
Sodium hydroxideSodium hydroxide, pellets Emprove® Expert Ph Eur, BP, ChP, JP, NF500
Potassium hydroxidePotassium hydroxide, pellets Emprove® Essential Ph Eur, BP, JP, NF, FCC, E 525500

Other Salts

ProductProduct NameMQ Level
Chlorides
Calcium chloride dihydrateCalcium chloride dihydrate Emprove® Expert Ph Eur, BP, ChP, JP, USP, FCC, E 509500
Magnesium chloride hexahydrateMagnesium chloride hexahydrate cryst. Emprove® Expert Ph Eur, BP, USP, JPC, FCC, E 511500
Potassium chloridePotassium chloride Emprove® Expert Ph Eur, BP, USP, JP500
Potassium chloride granulatedPotassium chloride granulated Emprove® Expert Ph Eur, BP, JP, USP500
Sodium chlorideSodium chloride Emprove® Expert Ph Eur, BP, ChP, JP, USP500
Sodium chloride granulatedSodium chloride granulated Emprove® Expert Ph Eur, BP, ChP, JP, USP500
Sulfates
Ammonium sulfate (Not for US and Canada)Ammonium sulfate Emprove® Expert ChP, NF, ACS500
Ammonium sulfate (US and Canada only)Ammonium sulfate Emprove® Expert ACS, NF500
Ammonium sulfate granulatedAmmonium sulfate granulated Emprove® Expert ACS, ChP, NF500
Sodium sulfate anhydrousSodium sulfate anhydrous Emprove® Expert Ph Eur, BP, ChP, USP500

Surfactants, Detergents & Stabilizers

ProductProduct NameMQ Level
N-Acetyl-DL-tryptophanN-Acetyl-DL-tryptophan Emprove® Expert, Ph. Eur., BP500
L-ArginineL-Arginine Emprove® Expert Ph Eur, ChP, JP, USP500
L-Arginine monohydrochlorideL-Arginine monohydrochloride Emprove® Expert Ph Eur, BP, ChP, JP, USP500
Cyclodextrin HPBCyclodextrin HPB Emprove® Expert Ph. Eur., NF500
Deviron® C16Deviron® C16 Detergent 30% solution Emprove® Evolve400
Deviron® 13-S9Deviron® 13-S9 Detergent Emprove® Expert500
Glycine crystallineGlycine cryst. Emprove® Expert Ph Eur, BP, ChP, JP, USP500
Glycine granulatedGlycine granulated Emprove® Expert Ph Eur, BP, ChP, JP, USP500
Hexadecyltrimethylammonium bromideHexadecyltrimethylammonium bromide Emprove® Essential meets NF500
myo-Inositolmyo-Inositol Emprove® Expert Ph Eur, FCC, NF500
D(-)-MannitolD(-)-Mannitol Emprove® Expert Ph Eur, BP, ChP, JP, USP500
Parteck® SI LEX (Sorbitol)Parteck® SI 400 LEX (Sorbitol) Emprove® Expert Ph Eur, BP, NF, JP500
Poloxamer 188Poloxamer 188 Emprove® Expert (stabilized with 70ppm BHT) Ph. Eur., NF500
Polysorbate 20Polysorbate 20 Tween® 20 Emprove® Essential Ph Eur, JPE, NF500
Polysorbate 20Polysorbate 20 high purity Emprove® Expert Ph Eur, ChP, JPE, NF500
Polysorbate 80Tween® 80 (Polysorbate) Emprove® Essential Ph Eur, JP, NF500
Polysorbate 80Polysorbate 80 high purity Emprove® Expert Ph Eur, ChP, JPE, NF500
SucroseSucrose Emprove® Expert Ph Eur, ChP, JP, NF500
Sulfobutylether-β-cyclodextrinSulfobutylether-β-cyclodextrin sodium salt Emprove® Expert, Ph. Eur., NF500
Trehalose dihydrateTrehalose dihydrate Emprove® Expert Ph Eur, ChP, NF, JP500

Other Downstream Chemicals

ProductProduct NameMQ Level
Tri-n-butyl phosphateTri-n-butyl phosphate Emprove® Expert Ph Eur500
Caprylic acid (Octanoic acid)Caprylic acid (Octanoic acid) Emprove® Expert Ph Eur, NF500
CDAP1-Cyano-4-dimethylaminopyridinium tetrafluoroborate300
DL-DithiothreitolDL-Dithiothreitol Emprove® Essential500
Glutathione (reduced)Glutathione (reduced) Emprove® Expert Ph Eur500
L-Glutathione oxidizedL-Glutathione oxidized400
Guanidine hydrochlorideGuanidine hydrochloride Emprove® Evolve400
Guanidinium chlorideGuanidinium chloride Emprove® Expert500
2-Mercaptoethanol2-Mercaptoethanol Emprove® Evolve400
Sodium caprylateSodium caprylate Emprove® Expert Ph Eur, ChP, NF500
UreaUrea cryst. Emprove® Expert Ph Eur, BP, ChP, JP, USP, ACS500
UreaUrea granulated Emprove® Expert Ph Eur, BP, ChP, JP, USP, ACS500

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