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Mueller-Hinton Agar 2

suitable for microbiology, NutriSelect® Plus

Synonym(s):

M-H 2 Agar

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About This Item

UNSPSC Code:
41171504
NACRES:
NA.85

sterility

non-sterile

Quality Level

product line

BioChemika

form

powder

shelf life

limited shelf life, expiry date on the label

composition

agar, 17.0 g/L
beef heart infusion, 2 g/L
casein acid hydrolysate, 17.5 g/L
starch, soluble, 1.5 g/L

manufacturer/tradename

NutriSelect® Plus

technique(s)

microbe id | susceptibility testing: suitable
microbiological culture: suitable

pH

7.3±0.2 (25 °C)

application(s)

clinical testing
food and beverages

microbiology

suitability

Haemophilus spp.
nonselective for Enterococcus spp.
nonselective for Escherichia coli
nonselective for Pseudomonas spp.
nonselective for Staphylococcus spp.
nonselective for Streptococcus spp.
nonselective for bacteria (General Media)
nonselective for coliforms

Application

Mueller Hinton Agar 2 is a solid medium recommended by Bauer et al. and NCCLS for susceptibility testing of pathogens. Antimicrobial susceptibility test discs impregnated with known amount of antibiotics are placed on the agar surface. Manufactured to contain low levels of thymine, thymidine, calcium and magnesium.

Preparation Note

Suspend 38 g in 1000 ml of purified water. Heat with frequent agitation and boil for one minute. Sterilize at 121°C for 15 minutes. Cool to 50°C. Mix gently and dispense into sterile Petri dishes.

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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