P2182

Potato Dextrose Agar

Recommended for the isolation of yeasts and molds, NutriSelect^® Basic

• Synonyme(s) : PDA
• Code UNSPSC : 41171605
• Nomenclature NACRES : NA.85

Propriétés

• Source biologique: potato
• Niveau de qualité: 200
• Stérilité: non-sterile
• Forme: powder
• Fabricant/nom de marque: NutriSelect^® Basic
• pH: -5.6-25 °C
• Application(s): bioburden testing; cosmetics; food and beverages; microbiology; pharmaceutical; sterility testing
• Température de stockage: 10-30°C
• Adéquation: bacteria; molds; yeasts

Description

Description générale

Potato Dextrose Agar is used for the cultivation of bacteria, fungi, yeast, and molds. The low pH makes the media selective for acid tolerant bacteria, fungi, mold, and yeasts. It is used for studying ascospore dispersal. Potato extract serves as a source of carbon, nitrogen, minerals, vitamins, and other essential growth nutrients. Dextrose acts as source of carbohydrate.

Application

PDA is recommended for use in: -

• The isolation and enumeration of yeasts and molds from food and dairy products
• Stimulating sporulation
• Maintaining stock cultures of fungi
• Differentiating various dermatophytes based on pigment production

Composants

Potato extract - 4 g/L
Dextrose - 20 g/L
Agar - 15 g/L

Autres remarques

Contains: Infusions from potatoes, glucose and agar.

Notes préparatoires

Solve 39 g in 1 litre distilled water. Autoclave 15 minutes at 121°C.

Remarque sur l'analyse

Microbiologically tested.

Note de bas de page

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.

Informations légales

GRANUCULT is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

NutriSelect is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Informations sur la sécurité

• Code de la classe de stockage: 11 - Combustible Solids
• Classe de danger pour l'eau (WGK): WGK 3
• Point d'éclair (°F): Not applicable
• Point d'éclair (°C): Not applicable
• Équipement de protection individuelle: Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US)