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3M Dry-Sponge BP133ES

3M / Neogen Dry-Sponge BP133ES

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3M / Neogen Dry-Sponge BP133ES — Dry environmental surface sampling sponge with printed sample bag
Biocide-free cellulose sponge, gamma irradiated, dry sampling flexibility, HACCP support, lab-ready sample transport
Overview
The 3M / Neogen Dry-Sponge BP133ES is a biocide-free cellulose environmental sampling sponge supplied dry in a printed 3M Sample Bag. Because it is dry, this format supports maximum flexibility—you can hydrate at the point of use with your in-house or pre-mixed buffers and sampling solutions based on the organism(s) of interest and your site SOPs. It is decontaminated through gamma irradiation to help maintain aseptic conditions.
Why it matters (defensible sampling + workflow control)
  • Dry sampling control: Ideal for dry-only facilities or dry sampling requirements while still allowing hydration with the buffer that matches your test method at the time of collection.
  • Viability protection: A biocide-free sponge is designed to avoid impacting organism viability during collection and transport.
  • Audit-friendly handling: The included printed, writable sample bag supports clear identification and consistent documentation during collection, transport, and lab receipt.
  • Program alignment: Environmental surface sampling supports HACCP-style hazard identification and verification in high-sanitation manufacturing programs.
What’s included (published)
  • Product: 3M / Neogen Dry-Sponge BP133ES
  • Sponge format: 1.5" x 3" dry cellulose sponge
  • Sample bag: 5" x 9" printable/writable bag (holds up to 18 oz / 0.53 L)
  • Case pack: 100 Dry-Sponges per case
Important: This product is listed as intended for lab use only. Follow your site SOPs and applicable test method requirements for hydration solution selection, contact time, transport conditions, and chain-of-custody documentation.
Key features and benefits
  • Biocide-free cellulose: Designed to support microbial recovery by avoiding biocidal carryover.
  • Gamma irradiated: Decontaminated through gamma irradiation to help maintain aseptic conditions.
  • Dry format flexibility: Use with in-house or pre-mixed buffers/enrichment media selected at the time of sampling.
  • Printed sample bag included: Supports safe handling and clear sample identification during transport to the lab.
  • Quality statement: Listed as made in the USA with globally sourced materials and ISO 9001:2008 certified for quality assurance.
Quick specs (published)
SKU / Model BP133ES
Sponge size 1.5" x 3" (dry)
Bag size / capacity 5" x 9" sample bag; holds up to 18 oz / 0.53 L
Case pack 100 Dry-Sponges per case
Typical use Environmental surface sampling for food & beverage sanitation verification programs (per SOP / test method)
Recommended pairings (common workflow add-ons)
  • Pre-hydrated option: Choose a hydrated sponge format when you want a standardized media volume and reduced preparation steps.
  • ATP verification (rapid screening): Pair environmental microbiological sampling with rapid hygiene verification where appropriate in your program.
  • Clean handling supplies: For adjacent controlled areas (QA labs, weigh rooms, controlled staging), pair with Texwipe cleanroom wipers and sampling swabs to support disciplined wipe-down and documentation practices.
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The Technical Vault By SOSCleanroom
Environmental Monitoring HACCP Support Dry Sampling Discipline Audit-Ready Documentation
What “dry sponge sampling” is really buying you
The BP133ES is supplied as a dry, biocide-free cellulose sponge with a printed sample bag. The practical advantage is method flexibility: you can select the hydration solution (buffer, neutralizer, enrichment, etc.) at the time of sampling based on your target organism(s), chemistry of the surface, and the requirements of your laboratory method. This is especially useful in dry-only facilities or where dry sampling is required, while still preserving the option to hydrate under controlled SOP conditions. (Always align hydration choice and volumes with your validated method and QA program.)
ISO-first mindset: consistency beats “hero sampling”
In controlled environments, an ISO-first approach means your sampling program must be repeatable and trendable. The sponge is only one part of the control system; the rest is technique standardization and documentation discipline.
  • Define the surface area: Use a consistent sampled area (template where feasible) so results can be compared over time.
  • Standardize the motion: Use a consistent stroke pattern (e.g., horizontal/vertical passes) and consistent pressure.
  • Control the timing: Sample at defined timepoints (post-clean, pre-startup, mid-run, end-of-run) so trends mean something.
  • Prevent cross-contamination: Treat the bag opening and glove contact points as critical control points during collection.
Annex 1 awareness (when your site ships globally)
While EU GMP Annex 1 is specific to sterile medicinal manufacturing, many global quality organizations adopt its underlying principle: monitoring and documentation are only useful when the process is controlled and deviations trigger action. If you supply into regulated markets, apply the same thinking—define response plans for adverse trends, use clear alert/action limits, and ensure retraining/CAPA is documented and verified.
Chain-of-custody: what auditors look for
  • Identification: Use the bag’s writable surface to record sample ID, site/line/zone, exact location, date/time, operator, and test request.
  • Method alignment: Record hydration solution used (if any), contact time, and any deviations (wet surface, sanitizer residue, temperature conditions).
  • Transport controls: Document transport conditions and the time-to-lab window defined by your method.
  • Trending discipline: Store results in a form that supports trending by zone/surface type and links to corrective actions when excursions occur.
About this item (published): The BP133ES includes a 1.5" x 3" dry sponge and a 5" x 9" sample bag (up to 18 oz / 0.53 L), and ships 100 per case. It is described as biocide-free and gamma irradiated for aseptic conditions.
Need help choosing the correct Neogen sampling format (dry vs. hydrated vs. neutralizing media) for your program? Email Sales@SOSsupply.com or call (214) 340-8574.
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