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MSSK10025

Millipore

HPC Total Count Test Kit

The HPC Red Test Kit contains Red Test Sampler (MHPC10025) and Swab in Vial with Phosphate Buffer (MMSB10025)

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UNSPSC Code:
41116116
NACRES:
NA.85

Quality Level

application(s)

food and beverages
personnel monitoring
surface monitoring
water monitoring

suitability

aerobic bacteria
molds
yeasts

General description

The Swab Test Kit is a self-contained system, incorporating HPC Total Count Samplers and units containing 18mL of sterile, phosphate buffer into which are fitted swab assemblies. The system is designed for use as swab tests for measuring bacterial levels on flat or irregular surfaces. They can be used in a variety of applications in food production, food handling establishments, and other facilities to assess the efficiency of sanitation measures used to eradicate microbial contamination. The buffer units contain neutralizing agents to counteract the adverse effect of any residual chlorine or quaternary ammonium compounds that may be present on surfaces after sanitization. The kit contains 25 x dip tester + 25 x swabs

Application

The MHPC Swab Test Kit enables a fast and easy total count monitoring of aerobic bacteria in food and beverages, dental unit water, dialysate, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics.

Analysis Note

Colonies appear glistening and translucent or transparent. Colours vary from colourless to white, cream yellow or occasionally pigmented.

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids


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