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44653

EC Broth

suitable for microbiology, NutriSelect® Basic

Synonym(s):

Escherichia Coli Broth

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NACRES:
NA.74
UNSPSC Code:
41171606
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agency

according to ISO 7251:2005

Quality Segment

sterility

non-sterile

form

powder

shelf life

limited shelf life, expiry date on the label

composition

bile salts, 1.5 g/L , casein digest (pancreatic), 20 g/L , dipotassium phosphate, 4 g/L , lactose, 5 g/L , potassium phosphate, 1.5 g/L , sodium chloride, 5 g/L

manufacturer/tradename

NutriSelect® Basic

technique(s)

microbiological culture: suitable

final pH

6.9±0.2 (25 °C)

application(s)

agriculture
bioburden testing
environmental
food and beverages
water monitoring, microbiology

suitability

selective for Escherichia coli, selective for coliforms

Application

For the selective detection of coliforms and E. coli in water, food and other material.

Preparation Note

Dissolve 37 g in 1 litre distilled water and distribute into test-tubes containing inverted Durham tubes. Sterilize by autoclaving at 121°C for 15 minutes.

Other Notes

E. coli counts in vacuum-packed beef by the MPN technique.
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.

Legal Information

GRANUCULT is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
NutriSelect is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Disclaimer

This product will be discontinued in the near future; however, stock is still available. The recommended replacement product is 1.10765 - EC (Escherichia coli) broth


Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

wgk

WGK 3

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

ppe

Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US)



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