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Enterococcus faecium Selective Supplement

powder, selective for Enterococcus faecium, pack of 5 vials each sufficient for 500 ml medium, suitable for microbiology

• NACRES: NA.85
• UNSPSC Code: 41171614

Properties

• sterility: sterile
• Quality Segment: 100
• form: powder
• shelf life: limited shelf life, expiry date on the label
• packaging: pack of 5 vials each sufficient for 500 ml medium
• application(s): environmental; food and beverages, microbiology
• storage temp.: 2-8°C
• suitability: selective for Enterococcus faecium

Description

General description

Enterococcus faecium Selective Supplement is used for selective isolation and detection of Enterococcus faecium. Aztreonam present in the supplement inhibits gram-negative bacteria, including Pseudomonas aeruginosa. The cephalexin inhibits most gram-positive bacteria but not Enterococcus species. The supplement is also recommended to differentiate Enterococcus faecium from Enterococcus faecalis

Application

Enterococcus faecium Selective Supplement is used for selective isolation and detection of Enterococcus faecium in food and beverage samples.

Other Notes

(per vial, sufficient for 500 ml medium)
Aztreonam 37.5mg
Cephalexin 25mg

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS08
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Codes: H317,H334
• Precautionary Statements: P261 - P272 - P280 - P284 - P302 + P352 - P333 + P313
• Hazard Classifications: Resp. Sens. 1 - Skin Sens. 1
• Storage Class: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 2
• Flash Point (°F): Not applicable
• Flash Point (°C): Not applicable
• PPE (personal protective equipment): dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves