Toku-E Dust-Free SDS

SDS (sodium dodecyl sulfate) coats proteins and DNA, giving them a negative charge which allows travel through an electrical field towards the cathode during electrophoresis. Toku-E’s Dust-Free SDS is a pellet form of SDS specifically designed to prevent aerosolised dust when preparing SDS solutions.

Dust inhalation from standard-grade SDS can lead to coughing, shortness of breath and nasal passage irritation, which can be especially harmful to those with respiratory complications. By using Dust-Free SDS, the inevitable dust-related issues are essentially eliminated. In addition, the product is claimed to dissolve up to 50% faster than standard powder SDS.

It is used in several electrophoresis applications, including SDS-PAGE gel construction, running buffers, and DNA and protein preparation and denaturing.