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HG0000C2

Millipore

MacConkey Agar

salt yes, crystal violet yes, pH 7.1±0.2 (25 °C, after autoclaving)

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composition

Agar, 13.5 g/L
Bile Salts No 3, 1.5 g/L
Crystal Violet, 0.001 g/L
crystal violet: yes
Lactose, 10.0 g/L
Neutral Red, 0.03 g/L
Peptone, 20.0 g/L
salt: yes
Sodium chloride, 5.0 g/L

packaging

pkg of 12 × 500 g (plastic bottles)

pH

7.1±0.2 (25 °C, after autoclaving)

storage temp.

15-25°C

Application

A selective agar suitable for the isolation of Salmonella, Shigella and coliform bacteria from foods, urine, faeces, waste water, etc.

Preparation Note

Suspend 50g in 1 litre demineralised water. Boil whilst stirring until completely dissolved. Autoclave at 121°C for 15 minutes. Cool to 45 -50°C. Mix well and pour plates.

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

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