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HG0000C6

Millipore

Plate Count Agar

pH 7.0±0.2 (25 °C, after autoclaving)

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About This Item

UNSPSC Code:
12352111

composition

Agar, 14.0 g/L
Dextrose, 1.0 g/L
Tryptone, 5.0 g/L
Yeast Extract, 2.5 g/L

packaging

pkg of 12 × 500 g (plastic bottle)

pH

7.0±0.2 (25 °C, after autoclaving)

storage temp.

15-25°C

Application

A medium recommended for the plate count of organisms in water, foods, milk and other diary products.

Preparation Note

Suspend 23g in 1 litre demineralised water. Boil whilst stirring until completely dissolved. Autoclave at 121°C for 15 minutes. Cool to 45 - 50°C. Mix well and pour plates.

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3


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