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M8302

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MacConkey Agar with Crystal violet, Sodium chloride and 0.15% Bile salts

NutriSelect® Plus, suitable for microbiology

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UNSPSC Code:
41171606
NACRES:
NA.85

sterility

non-sterile

Quality Level

200

form

powder

shelf life

limited shelf life, expiry date on the label

manufacturer/tradename

NutriSelect® Plus

technique(s)

microbiological culture: suitable

pH

7.2±0.2 (25 °C)

application(s)

environmental
food and beverages
microbiology

suitability

selective and differential for Enterobacter spp.
selective and differential for Enterococcus spp.
selective and differential for Escherichia coli
selective and differential for Klebsiella spp.
selective and differential for Proteus spp.
selective and differential for Salmonella spp.
selective and differential for Shigella spp.
selective and differential for Streptococcus spp.
selective and differential for coliforms
selective and differential for enterobacteriaceae

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Application

A differential media recommended for the selection and recovery of Enterobacteriaceae.

Components

Components (g/L)
Peptic digest of animal tissue 20.0
Lactose 10.00
Bile salts 1.50
Sodium chloride 5.00
Crystal violet 0.001
Neutral red 0.05
Agar 15.00

Preparation Note

Suspend 51.55 g of MacConkey Agar with Crystal Violet, Sodium Chloride and 0.15% Bile Salts in 1000 ml of distilled water. Heat to boiling, with gentle swirling to dissolve the agar completely. Sterilize by autoclaving at 15 lbs. pressure (121°C) for 15 minutes. Avoid overheating. Cool to 45-50°C and pour into sterile petri plates.

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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Lot/Batch Number
BCCK4946
BCCK7357
BCCJ4480
BCCG3230
BCCG3247

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