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HG000C23

Millipore

Violet Red Bile Agar

pH 7.4±0.2 (25 °C)

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UNSPSC Code:
12352111

composition

Agar, 12.0 g/L
Bile Salts No 3, 1.5 g/L
Crystal Violet, 0.002 g/L
Lactose, 10.0 g/L
Neutral Red, 0.03 g/L
Peptone, 7.0 g/L
Sodium Chloride, 5.0 g/L
Yeast Extract, 3.0 g/L

packaging

poly bottle of 12 × 500 g (HG000C23.500)

pH

7.4±0.2 (25 °C)

storage temp.

15-25°C

Application

A selective medium for the detection and enumeration of coliform bacteria, including Escherichia coli in water, milk, ice-cream, meat and other food products.

Preparation Note

Suspend 39g in 1 litre demineralised water. Boil whilst stirring until completely dissolved. Cool to 45 - 50°C, mix well and pour plates.


Do not Autoclave or Overheat

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

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EU REACH Annex XVII (Restriction List)

CAS No.

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