A3340

AC agar

suitable for microbiology, NutriSelect^® Plus

• Synonym(s): All Culture Agar
• UNSPSC Code: 41171605
• NACRES: NA.85

Properties

• sterility: non-sterile
• Quality Level: 200
• form: powder
• shelf life: limited shelf life, expiry date on the label
• manufacturer/tradename: NutriSelect^® Plus
• technique(s): microbiological culture: suitable
• final pH: 7.2±0.2 (25 °C)
• application(s): cleaning products; clinical testing; cosmetics; food and beverages; personal care; microbiology
• suitability: nonselective for Clostridium spp.; nonselective for Escherichia coli; nonselective for Neisseria spp.; nonselective for Staphylococcus spp.; nonselective for Streptococcus spp.; nonselective for bacteria (General Media); nonselective for coliforms

Description

Application

Supports the growth of aerobic, anaerobic and microaerophilic microorganisms

Components

Ingredients (g/L)
Proteose peptone, 20.00
Beef extract, 3.00
Yeast extract, 3.00
Malt extract, 3.00
Dextrose, 5.00
Ascorbic acid, 0.20
Agar, 1.00

Preparation Note

Suspend 35.2 g of AC Agar in 1000 ml of distilled water. Heat to boiling to dissolve the medium completely. Distribute in tubes or bottles to give the desired depth. Sterilize by autoclaving at 15 lbs. pressure (121°C) for 15 minutes. If medium is not used on the same day, it is advisable to drive off dissolved gases by boiling or steaming in the autoclave. Cool without agitation.

Footnote

We offer two media types: the superior granulated GranuCult^® and the cost-efficient powdered NutriSelect^® culture media, depending on your needs.
The designations basic, plus, or prime are added to indicate the quality control level, from basic quality control to standard QC plus to prime for full regulatory compliance.

Legal Information

GRANUCULT is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

NutriSelect is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Safety Information

• Storage Class: 11 - Combustible Solids
• wgk_germany: WGK 3
• ppe: Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US)