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CCW5112

Plate Count Agar

according to ISO 4833, ISO 8552, ISO 17410, bottle capacity 250 mL, bottle filling volume 200 mL, closure type, Plastic screw inner cap + protective outer transparent cap, box of 10 bottles, for Total microbial count

Synonym(s):

Aerobic Plate count Agar, Casein-Peptone dextrose Agar, PCA, Standard Methods Agar

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NACRES:
NA.74
UNSPSC Code:
12352106

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IFU 6, ISO 17410, ISO 8552, according to ISO 4833

form

liquid

shelf life

16 mo. at 8‑25 °C (Expiry date on the label)

feature

closure type Plastic screw inner cap + protective outer transparent cap, ready-to-use

composition

agar, 15.0 g/L , casein peptone, 5.00 g/L , dextrose, 1.00 g/L , yeast extract, 2.50 g/L

packaging

box of 10 bottles

storage condition

(Store dry and tightly closed)

bottle capacity

250 mL

bottle filling volume

200 mL

color

yellowish

pH

7.0±0.2 (25 °C)

Quality Level

200

application(s)

food and beverages
microbiology

suitability

Total microbial count

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General description

The Plate Count Agar formulation is modified to avoid the addition of milk. The new composition allows the growth of most microorganisms without any further additions. The medium′s formulation is equivalent to that described by the ‘Standard Methods for the Examination of Dairy products’, the USP′s ‘Tryptone Glucose Yeast Agar’, the ‘Deutsche Landswirtchaft’ and the APHA, ISO, and AOAC′s Plate Count Agar. This is the medium of choice for the plate count of any type of sample.

Application

The Plate Count Agar is suitable for aerobic plate counts by the surface inoculation method (standard Plate Count Agar).

Other Notes

  • 1 box with 10 bottles of 250 mL
  • Injectable cap: Plastic screw inner cap + protective outer transparent cap
Using syringe needles with a diameter greater than 0.8 mm is not recommended.

Storage Class

13 - Non Combustible Solids

wgk

WGK 2

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

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