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MRS Broth modified, Vegitone

suitable for microbiology, NutriSelect® Plus

Synonym(s):

DeMan, Rogosa and Sharpe Agar modified, Vegitone, Vegitone MRS Broth modified

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UNSPSC Code:
41171607
NACRES:
NA.85

sterility

non-sterile

Quality Level

200

form

powder

shelf life

limited shelf life, expiry date on the label

composition

ammonium citrate, 2 g/L
bromocresol green, 0.04 g/L
captan, 0.004 g/L
dextrose, 20 g/L
dipotassium phosphate, 2 g/L
magnesium sulfate, 0.10 g/L
manganese sulfate, 0.05 g/L
2-phenylethyl alcohol, 3 g/L
proteose peptone (vegetable), 10 g/L
sodium acetate, 5 g/L
yeast extract, 5 g/L

manufacturer/tradename

NutriSelect® Plus

technique(s)

microbiological culture: suitable

final pH

4.3±0.2 (25 °C)

application(s)

agriculture
bioburden testing
environmental
food and beverages
microbiology

suitability

selective by low pH for Bifidobacterium spp.
selective by low pH for Lactobacillus spp.

Application

This MRS Broth contains plant peptone instead of animal peptone. It is recommended for the isolation and cultivation of Lactobacillus species.

Preparation Note

Suspend 47.2 g in 1000 ml distilled water containing 1 ml polysorbate 80 (TWEEN® 80; Sigma P8074). Boil to dissolve the medium completely and mix thoroughly. Sterilize by autoclaving at 15 lbs pressure (121°C) for 15 minutes. If necessary adjust the pH with glacial acetic acid after sterilization.

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
TWEEN is a registered trademark of Croda International PLC

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GHS07

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H319

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2

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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BCCL8688
BCCK1971
BCCH4315
BCCF6762
BCCC9731

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