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43753

Legionella BCYE Supplement without L-cysteine

liquid, for Legionella spp., pkg of 5 vials

Synonym(s):

BCYE without Cysteine Supplement, Legi Growth Supplement w/o L-Cysteine

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NACRES:
NA.85
UNSPSC Code:
41171614

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agency

according to ISO 11731:2017

sterility

sterile

form

liquid

Quality Level

200

shelf life

limited shelf life, expiry date on the label

packaging

pkg of 5 vials

color

light yellow to yellow

application(s)

environmental
food and beverages
microbiology

storage temp.

2-8°C

suitability

Legionella spp.

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General description

Legionella BCYE Supplement without L-cysteine is a sterile, liquid chemical enrichment supplement designed for the presumptive identification of Legionella species. This supplement is formulated without L-cysteine and contains ACES buffer, potassium hydroxide, ferric pyrophosphate, and α-ketoglutarate, which provide essential nutrients and buffering capacity for the growth of Legionella species.

Application

Legionella BCYE Supplement without L-cysteine is used in environmental, food and beverage, and microbiological testing for the presumptive identification of Legionella species. It is particularly suitable for water quality testing and monitoring in compliance with ISO 11731:2017 standards.

Other Notes

(per vial, sufficient for 450 ml medium)
ACES Buffer/Potassium hydroxide 5g
Ferric pyrophosphate, soluble 0.125g
α-Ketoglutarate 0.5g
Distilled water 50ml

pictograms

Corrosion
GHS05

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Warning

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Met. Corr. 1 - Skin Irrit. 2

Storage Class

8B - Non-combustible corrosive hazardous materials

wgk

WGK 3

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

ppe

Eyeshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter

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Lot/Batch Number
BCCM4146
BCCK5548
BCCJ9943
BCCG8853
BCCF6770

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