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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

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About This Item

UNSPSC Code:
12352106
NACRES:
NA.74

Agency

IFU 6
ISO 17410
ISO 4833
ISO 8552

Quality Level

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

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.

Storage Class Code

13 - Non Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable


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