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Millipore

eMcollect Sponge stick

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Diluent: Distilled water at 10% neutralizing agent in bag with closure label, Calibrated dose: 10 mL, bag of 10 × 10 (Zip bags)

Synonym(s):

Microbial sampling sponge stick, Sampling sponge stick

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About This Item

UNSPSC Code:
42141504

sterility

sterile; γ-irradiated

product line

eMcollect

shelf life

12 mo.

feature

Diluent: Distilled water at 10% neutralizing agent in bag with closure label, Calibrated dose: 10 mL

packaging

bag of 10 × 10 (Zip bags)
box of 100 units

technique(s)

microbiological culture: suitable

L × W × thickness

8 cm × 4 cm × 1.2—1.6 cm, Sponge Size

application(s)

food and beverages

storage temp.

15-25°C

General description

The eMcollect sponge stick is a sampling device specifically engineered for surface sampling in food safety and hygiene assessments. The sterile sponge stick with premium quality cellulose sponge swab is essential for laboratories and food industry professionals seeking reliable and effective sampling solutions. The sponge stick is used to check the quality of the disinfection processes, even in the presence of residual disinfectants that may be present on the sampled surface. The sponge stick is blue and made of plastic equipped with release clamps. It comes in an easy-to-open blue pre-cut sampling bag along with a blank area for writing sample information. The bag is supplied with an adhesive closure label for sample protection. Distilled water with a 10 % neutralizing agent, calibrated to a dose of 10 mL is used as a diluent.

Application

eMcollect sponge stick is used for microbial sampling of surfaces in food processing environments, such as countertops, equipment, and utensils. This helps to determine the presence of pathogens or contaminants, ensuring compliance with food safety standards. After cleaning and disinfection processes, these sponge sticks can be employed to verify the effectiveness of these procedures. The common pathogens that can be detected are Listeria spp. and Salmonella spp. etc.

Features and Benefits

  • Sterility Assurance: Each sponge stick undergoes gamma-ray sterilization, with a minimum dosage of 20 kiloGrays, ensuring they are free from any contaminants.
  • High-Quality Materials: The sponge is made of premium quality cellulose of 8 x 4 cm size, with a thickness ranging from 1.2 to 1.6 cm. The sponge is encased in a blue plastic sleeve equipped with release clamps for easy handling.
  • Diluents Formulated to Standards: The diluents provided with the wipes are manufactured in accordance with ISO11133 standards, ensuring consistency and reliability.

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable


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