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S3306

Sabouraud dextrose broth

suitable for microbiology, NutriSelect® Plus

Synonym(s):

SDB, Sabouraud Glucose Broth

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NACRES:
NA.85
UNSPSC Code:
41171607
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Quality Segment

agency

according to EP, according to JP, according to USP

sterility

non-sterile

form

powder

shelf life

limited shelf life, expiry date on the label

composition

Dextrose, 20.00 g/L , Mycological Peptone, 10.00 g/L

manufacturer/tradename

NutriSelect® Plus

packaging

pkg of -100 g, pkg of -500 g

storage condition

(Dry place, tightly sealed containers)

technique(s)

microbiological culture: suitable

color

light yellow

pH

5.6±0.2 (25 °C)

application(s)

microbiology, bioburden testing
cannabis testing
cleaning products
clinical testing
cosmetics
food and beverages
personal care

storage temp.

2-25°C

suitability

selective by low pH for Aspergillus spp., selective by low pH for Candida spp., selective by low pH for Penicillium spp., selective by low pH for Pichia spp., selective by low pH for Saccharomyces spp., selective by low pH for Zygosaccharomyces spp., selective by low pH for aciduric bacteria, selective by low pH for molds (General Media), selective by low pH for yeasts (General Media)

General description

Sabouraud Dextrose Broth is useful for cultivating fungi associated with skin infections. Mycological peptone provides nitrogenous compounds, and dextrose is an energy source. The low pH favors fungal growth and inhibits contaminating bacteria.

Application

SabouraudDextrose Broth is recommended for the selective cultivation of yeasts, molds,and aciduric bacteria. The medium is particularlyuseful for the cultivation of fungi associated with skin infections. It is alsosuitable for the microbiological examination of non-sterile products (accordingto USP, EP, and JP).

Preparation Note

Suspend 30 g of Sabouraud Dextrose Broth in 1000 ml of distilled water. Heat to boiling to dissolve the medium completely. Sterilize by autoclaving at 15 lbs. pressure. (121°C) for 15 minutes.

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

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Hazard Codes

H412

Precautionary Statements

P273 - P501

Hazard Classifications

Aquatic Chronic 3

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point (°F)

Not applicable

Flash Point (°C)

Not applicable

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