CCW5112

Plate Count Agar

Medium for aerobic plate counts by the surface inoculation method (standard Plate Count Agar) according to ISO 4833, 8552 & 17410 Standards and IFU No. 6, suitable for microbiology

• Synonym(s): Aerobic Plate count Agar, Casein-Peptone dextrose Agar, PCA, Standard Methods Agar
• UNSPSC Code: 12352106
• NACRES: NA.74

Properties

• agency: IFU 6; ISO 17410; ISO 4833; ISO 8552
• Quality Level: 200
• form: liquid
• shelf life: 16 mo. at 8‑25 °C (Expiry date on the label)
• feature: ready-to-use
• composition: agar, 15.0 g/L ; casein peptone, 5.00 g/L ; dextrose, 1.00 g/L ; yeast extract, 2.50 g/L
• packaging: box of 10 bottles
• storage condition: (Store dry and tightly closed)
• parameter: 200 mL filling volume
• bottle volume: 250 mL
• color: yellowish
• pH: 7.0±0.2 (25 °C)
• application(s): food and beverages; microbiology
• suitability: nonselective for

Description

General description

The Plate Count Agar formulation is modified to avoid the addition of milk. The new composition allows the growth of most microorganisms without any further additions. The medium′s formulation is equivalent to that described by the ‘Standard Methods for the Examination of Dairy products’, the USP′s ‘Tryptone Glucose Yeast Agar’, the ‘Deutsche Landswirtchaft’ and the APHA, ISO, and AOAC′s Plate Count Agar. This is the medium of choice for the plate count of any type of sample.

Application

The Plate Count Agar is suitable for aerobic plate counts by the surface inoculation method (standard Plate Count Agar).

Components

• 1 box with 10 bottles of 250 mL
• Injectable cap: Plastic screw inner cap + protective outer transparent cap

Other Notes

Using syringe needles with a diameter greater than 0.8 mm is not recommended.

Safety Information

• Storage Class: 13 - Non Combustible Solids
• wgk_germany: WGK 2
• flash_point_f: Not applicable
• flash_point_c: Not applicable