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3M / Neogen Sterile Sponge Stick with 10 mL D/E Neutralizing Broth — SSL10DE (Case/100)
Sterile sponge-stick for reliable surface sampling • 10 mL D/E Neutralizing Broth (Dey-Engley) • 1.5" × 3" biocide-free cellulose sponge • 6" × 11" 30 oz sample bag • Gamma-irradiated • ISO 9001:2008
Available Quantity Option: Case
Case Unit: 100 Sponge-Sticks Per Case
Case Unit: 100 Sponge-Sticks Per Case
Overview
The 3M sterile sponge stick with 10 mL D/E Neutralizing Broth (SSL10DE) is designed for accurate, hygienic sample collection in cleanrooms, food safety, and pharmaceutical settings. Packaged in a ready-to-use 3M Sample Bag, the sponge-stick format minimizes handling, reduces waste, and helps maintain sample integrity from collection through transport to the lab.
Designed for hard-to-reach sampling (published)
The 1.5" × 3" biocide-free cellulose sponge is securely mounted to a stick to access drains, pipes, and around equipment without direct contact. A thumb-stop helps prevent accidental contamination. After sampling, the stick can be snapped off easily, leaving the sponge sealed inside the 6" × 11" sample bag with 30 oz (0.89 L) capacity for safe transport.
Why D/E Neutralizing Broth matters
The pre-hydrated sponge is moistened with D/E Neutralizing Broth (Dey-Engley), formulated to neutralize a wide range of disinfectants and preservatives, including quaternary ammonium compounds, chlorine, phenolics, iodine, and aldehydes. The page notes D/E Broth can handle higher concentrations of residual antimicrobials, making it well-suited for environments with aggressive cleaning protocols.
Quality and program fit (published)
The product is described as gamma-irradiated and ISO 9001:2008 certified. It is also positioned to support HACCP-based food safety systems by providing a reliable tool for identifying microbial contamination during routine environmental monitoring and cleaning validation.
Benefits (published)
- Stick-mounted sponge design helps access hard-to-reach areas without directly handling the sponge.
- Stick-mounted design allows the sponge to be easily snapped off from the handle after swabbing.
- Simplified packaging minimizes handling and preparation and helps reduce waste.
- 1.5" × 3" biocide-free sponge does not affect organism viability.
- 6" × 11" sample bag (30 oz / 0.89 L capacity) included for safe, convenient transport to the lab.
Documents (published)
- Sponge-Stick - Brochure
- Sponge-Stick - Product Instructions
- Sponge-Stick with D/E Neutralizing Broth - Product MSDS
Recommended industry / test type (published)
Recommended industry: Beverage & Bottled Water
Test type: Environmental Test, Food & Beverage Test
Test type: Environmental Test, Food & Beverage Test
Recommended pairings (common workflow add-ons)
- Precision follow-up: After broad sponge-stick sampling, use swab samplers for tight seams, gasket lines, hinges, and small interfaces where trend signals often start.
- Neutralizer matching: Use D/E formats in areas exposed to mixed disinfectant chemistries (quat/chlorine/phenolics/iodine/aldehydes) where carryover could suppress recovery.
- Controlled-area support: Reinforce adjacent controlled spaces (QA labs, controlled staging) with Texwipe cleanroom wipers and swabs to reduce recontamination around verification activities.
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Age group18+
CategoryFacilities
Country of originUSA
GenderUnisex
ManufacturerSpecialty Optical Systems / SOS Cleanroom
MpnSSL10DE
Sub brandNEOGEN
TypeFacilities