A3340
AC agar
suitable for microbiology, NutriSelect® Plus
Synonym(s):
All Culture Agar
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About This Item
NACRES:
NA.85
UNSPSC Code:
41171605
Quality Segment
sterility
non-sterile
form
powder
shelf life
limited shelf life, expiry date on the label
manufacturer/tradename
NutriSelect® Plus
technique(s)
microbiological culture: suitable
final pH
7.2±0.2 (25 °C)
application(s)
cleaning products
clinical testing
cosmetics
food and beverages
personal care, microbiology
suitability
nonselective for coliforms, nonselective for Clostridium spp., nonselective for Escherichia coli, nonselective for Neisseria spp., nonselective for Staphylococcus spp., nonselective for Streptococcus spp., nonselective for bacteria (General Media)
Application
Supports the growth of aerobic, anaerobic and microaerophilic microorganisms
Preparation Note
Suspend 35.2 g of AC Agar in 1000 ml of distilled water. Heat to boiling to dissolve the medium completely. Distribute in tubes or bottles to give the desired depth. Sterilize by autoclaving at 15 lbs. pressure (121°C) for 15 minutes. If medium is not used on the same day, it is advisable to drive off dissolved gases by boiling or steaming in the autoclave. Cool without agitation.
Other Notes
Ingredients (g/L)
Proteose peptone, 20.00
Beef extract, 3.00
Yeast extract, 3.00
Malt extract, 3.00
Dextrose, 5.00
Ascorbic acid, 0.20
Agar, 1.00
Proteose peptone, 20.00
Beef extract, 3.00
Yeast extract, 3.00
Malt extract, 3.00
Dextrose, 5.00
Ascorbic acid, 0.20
Agar, 1.00
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
ppe
Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US)
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