Each vial contains 10 capsules, each of which produces 100Â mLÂ of solution when mixed with DI water. Add three drops of the buffer preservative to 100Â mLÂ of your buffer solution to prolong the shelf life. Hydrion Color Key Buffer Preservative is a combination mold inhibitor and universal indicator for color coding the buffer solutions: orange for pH 4, green for pH 7, and blue for pH 10.