1% Glycerol Stock Solution

Glycerin is stick stuff. It will stick to everything you use to measure it. With a 1% stock solution of glycerol, its easier (and cleaner) to mix up biolaminate, bioglass, and biowrap solutions quickly and with minimal mess.

Ingredients

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Equipment

  • container

Preparation

  1. Measure glycerin and add to water
  2. Stir well and store for future use!
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At A Glance

Preparation:
2 min
Overall Time:
2 min
Quantity:
1 Liter
Difficulty:
easy

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