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82981

Esculin Iron Agar

suitable for microbiology, NutriSelect® Plus

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NACRES:
NA.85
UNSPSC Code:
41171606
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sterility

non-sterile

Quality Level

product line

BioChemika

form

powder

shelf life

limited shelf life, expiry date on the label

composition

agar, 15 g/L , esculin, 1 g/L , ferric ammonium citrate, 0.5 g/L

manufacturer/tradename

NutriSelect® Plus

technique(s)

microbe id | specific enzyme detection: suitable, microbiological culture: suitable

final pH

7.1±0.2 (25 °C)

application(s)

agriculture
bioburden testing
environmental
food and beverages
water monitoring, microbiology

suitability

Streptococcus spp., nonselective and differential for Enterococcus spp.

Application

For the verification of enerococcal colonies on membrane filters through which water samples have been filtered and which have been incubated on M Enterococcus Agar, modified (Cat. No. 17185)

Preparation Note

Suspend 16.5 g in 1 litre distilled water. Heat to boiling with frequent stiring. Sterilize by autoclaving at 121°C for 15 minutes. Cool to 45°C and pour into sterile petri plates to a depth of 4-5 mm.

Other Notes

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


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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Global Trade Item Number

SKUGTIN
82981-500G-F04061833005347