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Plate-Count-Agar (Agar 15 g/L)

suitable for microbiology, NutriSelect® Plus

Synonym(s):

Plate-Count-Agar according to Buchbinder et al., Casein-peptone Dextrose Yeast Agar according to Buchbinder et al., Standard Methods Agar according to Buchbinder et al., Tryptone Glucose Yeast Extract Agar according to Buchbinder et al.

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UNSPSC Code:
41171605
NACRES:
NA.85

Agency

according to GB 4789.2-2016
according to ISO 17410:2019
according to ISO 4833-1:2013
according to ISO 4833-2:2013

Quality Level

200

sterility

non-sterile

form

powder

shelf life

limited shelf life, expiry date on the label

composition

agar, 15 g/L
casein enzymic hydrolysate, 5 g/L
dextrose, 1 g/L
yeast extract, 2.5 g/L

manufacturer/tradename

NutriSelect® Plus

technique(s)

microbiological culture: suitable

final pH

7.0±0.2 (25 °C)

application(s)

agriculture
bioburden testing
environmental
food and beverages
water monitoring
microbiology

suitability

nonselective for Bacillus spp.
nonselective for Enterococcus spp.
nonselective for Escherichia coli
nonselective for Lactococcus spp.
nonselective for Staphylococcus spp.
nonselective for Streptococcus spp.
nonselective for bacteria (General Media)
nonselective for coliforms

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Application

Plate-Count-Agar is recommended for the plate count of microorganisms in food, dairy products, water and waste water. The formulation is compliant and recommended by APHA, FDA, GB and ISO committee.

Preparation Note

Suspend 23.5 g in 1 litre distilled water. Boil to dissolve the medium completely. Sterilise by autoclaving at 121°C for 15 min.

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

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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WXBD6746V
WXBD4351V
WXBD5049V
TEST
BCCC6761

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