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Plate Count Agar, Vegitone

suitable for microbiology, NutriSelect® Plus

Synonym(s):

Vegitone Plate Count Agar

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About This Item

UNSPSC Code:
41171605
NACRES:
NA.85

sterility

non-sterile

Quality Level

form

powder

shelf life

limited shelf life, expiry date on the label

composition

agar, 15.0 g/L
dextrose, 1.0 g/L
tryptone (vegetable), 5.0 g/L
yeast extrakt, 2.5 g/L

manufacturer/tradename

NutriSelect® Plus

technique(s)

microbiological culture: suitable

final pH

7.0±0.2 (25 °C)

application(s)

agriculture
bioburden testing
environmental
food and beverages
water monitoring

microbiology

suitability

nonselective for Bacillus spp.
nonselective for Escherichia coli
nonselective for Lactobacillus spp.
nonselective for Lactococcus spp.
nonselective for Listeria spp.
nonselective for Staphylococcus spp.
nonselective for Streptococcus spp.
nonselective for bacteria (General Media)
nonselective for coliforms

Application

for the plate count of microrganisms in foods, water and waste water

Preparation Note

Suspend 23.5 g in 1000 ml distilled water. Boil to dissolve the medium completely. Sterilize by autoclaving at 15 lbs pressure (121°C) for 15 minutes.

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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