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UNSPSC Code:
41106200
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shelf life

limited shelf life, expiry date on the label

composition

agar, 15.0 g/L
bile salts, 1.5 g/L
crystal violet, 0.002 g/L
dextrose monohydrate, 10 g/L
lactose monohydrate, 10.0 g/L
neutral red, 0.03 g/L
pancreatic digest of gelatin, 7.0 g/L
sodium chloride, 5.0 g/L
yeast extract, 3.0 g/L

pH

7.4±0.2 (25 °C)

application(s)

food and beverages
microbiology

suitability

selective and differential for Citrobacter spp.
selective and differential for Enterococcus spp.
selective and differential for Escherichia coli
selective and differential for Klebsiella spp.
selective and differential for Proteus spp.
selective and differential for Salmonella spp.
selective and differential for Shigella spp.
selective and differential for coliforms
selective and differential for enterobacteriaceae

General description

A selective Agar for the detection of Enterobacteriaceae according the European Pharmacopeia. he medium is specially used in the recovery of process-stressed bacteria using a progressive enrichment technique.

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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