17117
Actinomycete Isolation Agar
NutriSelect® Plus, powder, for Actinomycetes spp., pkg of 500 g, suitable for microbiology
Synonym(s):
AIA, Actinomycete agar
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NACRES:
NA.85
UNSPSC Code:
41171609
Manufacturer/tradename:
NutriSelect® Plus
Form:
powder
Suitability:
Actinomycetes spp.
Application(s):
agriculture
environmental
food and beverages, microbiology
environmental
food and beverages, microbiology
sterility
non-sterile
Quality Level
form
powder
shelf life
limited shelf life, expiry date on the label
composition
agar, 15 g/L , L-asparagine, 0.1 g/L , dipotassium phosphate, 0.5 g/L , ferrous sulfate, 0.001 g/L , magnesium sulfate, 0.1 g/L , sodium caseinate, 2 g/L , sodium propionate, 4 g/L
packaging
pkg of 500 g
manufacturer/tradename
NutriSelect® Plus
technique(s)
microbiological culture: suitable
final pH
8.1±0.2 (25 °C)
application(s)
agriculture
environmental
food and beverages, microbiology
suitability
Actinomycetes spp.
General description
Actinomyces Isolation Agar is specifically formulated for the isolation and propagation of Actinomycetes from soil and water samples. This agar contains sodium caseinate, which serves as a nitrogen source, while asparagine provides both nitrogen and amino acids. Sodium propionate acts as a substrate for anaerobic fermentation. The inclusion of dipotassium phosphate ensures an effective buffering system to maintain pH stability. Sulfates in the medium supply essential sulfur and metallic ions, while glycerol offers an additional carbon source to support the growth of Actinomycetes.
Application
Actinomycete Isolation Agar is widely used in agriculture by studying Actinomycetes for soil health and nutrient cycling, environmental monitoring for detecting and cultivating Actinomycetes in ecological studies, food and beverage microbiological analysis to ensure product safety and quality, and microbiology research for antibiotic production and other biotechnological applications.
Features and Benefits
NutriSelect® Plus is a powdered culture media offering
- Quality control with growth promotion test according to industry standards
- Quality assurance acc. to ISO 9001
- Cost-efficient powdered media
Preparation Note
Supplement: 5 ml/l glycerol (Cat. No. 49767)
Suspend 22 g in 1 litre distilled water containing 5 ml glycerol (Cat. No. 49767). Boil to dissolve the medium completely. Dispense as desired. Sterilize by autoclaving at 121°C for 15 minutes.
Other Notes
We offer two media types: the superior granulated GranuCult® and the cost-efficient powdered NutriSelect® culture media, depending on your needs.
The designations basic, plus, or prime are added to indicate the quality control level, from basic quality control to standard QC plus to prime for full regulatory compliance.
The designations basic, plus, or prime are added to indicate the quality control level, from basic quality control to standard QC plus to prime for full regulatory compliance.
Legal Information
GRANUCULT is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
NutriSelect is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
Storage Class
11 - Combustible Solids
wgk
WGK 3
flash_point_f
Not applicable
flash_point_c
Not applicable
ppe
Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US)
Regulatory Information
动物来源培养基
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Global Trade Item Number
| SKU | GTIN |
|---|---|
| CDS000175-250MG | 04061828963652 |
| 17117-500G | 04061838750754 |