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Sea salts

NutriSelect® Basic

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UNSPSC Code:
41171607
NACRES:
NA.85

sterility

non-sterile

Quality Level

form

powder

manufacturer/tradename

NutriSelect® Basic

technique(s)

microbiological culture: suitable

application(s)

agriculture
environmental
food and beverages
life science and biopharma

suitability

marine bacteria

General description

Sea salts are unrefined salt, which is harvested from ocean and saltwater deposit. It is used to maintain the body′s salt balance.

Application

Sea salts has been used:
  • for the preparation of artificial seawater to culture microalgae
  • to assess nitrogen fixation rates
  • as a supplement in Hugh and Leifson′s oxidation fermentation (OF) basal medium

Usually used at approx. 40 g/L for culturing marine bacteria.

Other Notes

An artificial salt mixture closely resembling the composition of the dissolved salts of ocean water.

Preparation Note

Usually used at ~ 40 g/L for culturing marine bacteria.
After dissolving, adjust pH to 8.2 using 0.1 N solution of sodium hydroxide or hydrochloric acid.

Footnote

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 Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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