39894

EC O157 ChromoSelect Agar

NutriSelect^® Plus, suitable for microbiology

• Synonym(s): EC O157 Agar ChromoSelect
• MDL number: MFCD03457068
• UNSPSC Code: 41106200

Properties

• form: powder
• shelf life: limited shelf life, expiry date on the label
• composition: agar, 12.0 g/L ; bile salts mixture, 1.5 g/L ; casein enzymic hydrolysate, 8.0 g/L ; chromogenic mixture, 0.25 g/L ; sodium lauryl sulfate, 0.1 g/L ; sorbitol, 7.0 g/L
• manufacturer/tradename: NutriSelect^® Plus
• application(s): agriculture; clinical testing; environmental; food and beverages; microbiology
• storage temp.: 2-8°C
• suitability: selective and differential for Escherichia coli; selective and differential for coliforms; selective and differential for enterovirulent E. coli (EEC)

Description

Application

EC O157 ChromoSelect Agar is a chromogenic medium for isolation and differentiation of E. coli O157 from food and environmental samples.

Preparation Note

Suspend 28.85 g in 1 liter distilled water. Heat to boiling to dissolve the medium completely. DO NOT AUTOCLAVE. Cool to 50°C and pour into sterile petri plates. This medium can be made more selective by aseptically adding 0.25 ml of 1% potassium tellurite solution (Cat. No. 17774) to 1 liter molten and cooled medium (45°C).

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

Safety Information

• 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