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UNSPSC Code:
41171606
NACRES:
NA.85
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Agency

according to ISO 7899-2:2000

Quality Level

200

sterility

non-sterile

form

powder

shelf life

limited shelf life, expiry date on the label

composition

agar, 10 g/L
disodium hydrogen phosphate monohydrate, 4 g/L
D(+)-glucose, 2 g/L
sodium azide, 0.4 g/L
2,3,5-triphenyltetrazolium chloride, 0.1 g/L
tryptose, 20 g/L
yeast extract, 5 g/L

manufacturer/tradename

NutriSelect® Basic

technique(s)

microbiological culture: suitable

final pH

7.2±0.2 (25 °C)

application(s)

bioburden testing
clinical testing
environmental
food and beverages
water monitoring
microbiology

suitability

selective and differential for Enterococcus spp.
selective and differential for Streptococcus spp.

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Application

Selective medium for enumeration and detection of enterococci in water and sewage with the membrane-filter technique and in the direct application procedure in food.

Preparation Note

Dissolve 42 g in 1 litre distilled water. Sterilize in a steamer without excess pressure for 30 minutes. Do NOT autoclave. Pour plates.

Other Notes

Isolation and enumeration of sulphite-reducing Clostridium spores from Group D faecal streptococci from oysters

Footnote

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

Hazard Statements

H412

Precautionary Statements

P273 - P501

Hazard Classifications

Aquatic Chronic 3

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Lot/Batch Number
BCCM4555
BCCL5994
BCCK2937
BCCJ7292
BCCH6687

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