Phosphate Buffer, APHA, pH 7.2 is recommended for preparation of dilution, blanks for the examination of waters, dairy products, food, eating utensils and other specimens. It is also recommended for use with the addition of magnesium chloride. As per APHA and FDA, this medium is also referred to as Butterfields Buffered Phosphate Diluent and is mentioned without Magnesium chloride.