Biotech Application for The Answer® in Nuclease-Free Water for Genetic Molecular Testing

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–International Dispensing Corporation (IDC) (IDND) is proud to announce
that The Answer^® is being used to dispense nuclease-free
water for DNA and RNA genetic molecular testing. Qiagen, a leading
German-based biotechnology company, is offering 5-liter bags (in boxes)
of nuclease-free water equipped with The Answer tap.

“While IDC has been successfully targeting the liquid food and beverage
industry throughout the developing world, Qiagen has been quietly
ordering The Answer taps for highly sensitive genetic testing
applications,” said Greg Abbott, IDC’s Chairman and CEO. “The use of The
Answer in a biotech environment is powerful validation of its ability to
set the highest standards for purity and hygiene.”

Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) testing techniques, used for the
amplification of genetic material, require water that is free from
nucleases (DNase, RNase) as well as from other waterborne contaminates
such as bacteria, ions, and organic compounds, all of which can cause
problems with test results. The presence of nucleases – enzymes which
cleave the phosphodiester linkages between nucleic acid subunits – will
lead to severe disruption of the PCR process, as genetic material will
fragment under reaction conditions. It is vital to ensure that all
reagents and solutions used in PCR applications are nuclease-free to
prevent experimental inconsistency or failure.

Nuclease-free water is pure, quality-tested, and essential for use in
molecular biology experiments. It is prepared in a proprietary process
by Qiagen without the use of chemical additives such as
diethylpyrocarbonate (DEPH). To IDC’s knowledge, this is the first time
ever that nuclease-free water has been offered in a large format package.

The Answer, the award-winning and world’s only aseptic dispensing tap,
is manufactured for IDC by Hoffer Plastics in South Elgin, IL, a leading
molder and assembler for many Fortune 500 companies. The Answer’s five
parts undergo a rigorous and proprietary assembly process; each aspiring
Answer tap must survive three sophisticated quality checks—which detect
and reject the most microscopic imperfections—before it can become The
Answer.

About IDC

Based in New York City, IDC (IDND; www.idcinnovation.com)
a packaging research and development company that creates and
manufactures breakthrough innovations for the beverage and food
packaging industries. The company is best known for its award-winning
The Answer, the world’s only certified aseptic tap which prevents
microorganisms from compromising product safety even during prolonged
unrefrigerated use. The Answer is currently used for both high and
low-acid aseptic beverages, including dairy, dairy-based coffee, juice,
tea, and coconut water.

About Qiagen

Headquartered in Hilden, Germany, Qiagen (QGEN; www.qiagen.com)
is a provider of sample and assay technologies for molecular
diagnostics, applied testing, and academic and pharmaceutical research.
The company operates more than 35 offices in over 25 countries. It has
approximately 4700 employees and annual revenues of over $1.3 billion.

About Hoffer Plastics

Hoffer Plastics (www.hofferplastics.com)
is a custom injection molding and assembly facility located in South
Elgin, Illinois. Family owned and operated for over 60 years, Hoffer is
dedicated to making high-quality, defect free products.

Contacts

International Dispensing Corporation
Christopher Westwood,
212-464-7203
[email protected]