For routine cultivation of non-fastidious bacteria.
Specifications
PHYSICAL PARAMETERS
Description
A fine, free flowing, hygroscopic powder
Color
Light beige colored powder.
Solubility
Soluble in Distilled / de-ionized water at 50˚C
Color
Pale yellow colored, opalescent gel
pH
7.4 ±0.2 at 25℃ (33.00 g/l)
Solidification
40˚C
Contents
Ingredients
Gram/Litre
Peptone
10.000
Beef Extract
3.000
Sodium Chloride
5.000
Agar
15.000
pH at 25°C
7.4±0.2
Directions
Dissolve 33.00 grams in 1000 ml distilled water, boil to dissolve the medium
completely and sterilize by autoclaving at 15 lbs. pressure (121°C) for 15 min, cool it to 42-45°C
and distribute aseptically in petri plates. Ensure complete solidification and inoculate test sample
aseptically.
