CCW4703

Tryptone Yeast extract Agar Plates

Solid medium used for the enumeration of water microorganisms according to ISO standards, suitable for microbiology

• Synonym(s): TYEA
• UNSPSC Code: 41171606
• NACRES: NA.74

Properties

• Agency: ISO 6222
• Quality Level: 200
• form: solid
• shelf life: 6 mo. (Expiry date on the label)
• feature: ready-to-use
• composition: tryptone, 6.00 g/L ; yeast extract, 3.00 g/L
• packaging: box of 30 plates
• storage condition: (Store dry and tightly closed)
• parameter: 9 mL filling volume
• plate diam.: 55 mm
• color: yellowish
• pH: 7.2±0.2 (25 °C)
• application(s): food and beverages; microbiology
• storage temp.: 2-25°C
• suitability: nonselective for

Description

General description

Tryptone Yeast extract agar plates are ready-to-use plates used to enumerate the total microbial count from water and other materials. It is a highly nutritive medium containing yeast extract and peptone as sources of nitrogen, vitamin B complex, and other growth nutrients. This medium does not contain any inhibitors or indicators and it is relatively rich in its nutrients.

Application

Tryptone Yeast extract Agar is suitable for the enumeration of heterotrophic microorganisms from water.

Components

1 box containing: 6 plastic bags with 5 plates of 55 mm/bag

Safety Information

• Storage Class Code: 13 - Non Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 2
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable