70195
Vogel-Johnson Agar
suitable for microbiology, NutriSelect® Plus
Synonym(s):
VJ Agar
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About This Item
NACRES:
NA.74
UNSPSC Code:
41171606
sterility
non-sterile
Quality Segment
form
powder
shelf life
limited shelf life, expiry date on the label
composition
agar, 16.0 g/L , dipotassium hydrogen phosphate, 5.0 g/L , L-glycine, 10.0 g/L , lithium chloride, 5.0 g/L , D-mannitol, 10.0 g/L , peptone (from casein), 10.0 g/L , phenol red, 0.025 g/L , yeast extract, 5.0 g/L
manufacturer/tradename
NutriSelect® Plus
technique(s)
microbiological culture: suitable
final pH
7.1±0.2 (25 °C)
application(s)
cleaning products
clinical testing
cosmetics
environmental
food and beverages
personal care, microbiology
suitability
selective and differential for Staphylococcus spp.
Application
Used for the differentiation of S. aueus. Vogel and Johnson enhanced the fermentation reaction by increasing the mannitol concentration to 1 % (w/v).
Preparation Note
Suspend 61.0 g in 1 litre of distilled water and bring gently to the boil to dissolve completely. Sterilize by autoclaving at 121°C for 15 minutes. Cool to 50°C and add 20 ml of sterile 1% potassium tellurite (Cat. No. 17774). Do not heat the complete medium!
Other Notes
Screening media for detection of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus from non-sterile body sites
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
flash_point_f
Not applicable
flash_point_c
Not applicable
ppe
Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US)
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