0.02 M Borate Buffer pH 8.5 is a common buffer extensively used in many biological applications including molecular biology, biochemistry, cell biology and immunology as it can maintain pH and osmolarity. 0.02 M Borate Buffer is supplied as a ready to use form for convenience. 0.02 M Borate Buffer pH 8.5 is commonly used as a sample diluent in biological studies and for various applications like washing, in coating procedures and as a component in blocking solutions. It has alkaline buffering capacity.