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P9602

Millipore

Polymyxin B selective supplement

for bacteria, sterile, suitable for microbiology

Synonym(s):

Antibiotic Selective Supplement, Polymyxin B Antibiotic Supplement, Polymyxin B Microbiological Supplement, Polymyxin B Sulphate Selective Supplement

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About This Item

EC Number:
UNSPSC Code:
41171614
NACRES:
NA.85

sterility

sterile

Quality Level

form

powder

shelf life

limited shelf life, expiry date on the label

packaging

pkg of 5 vials

application(s)

clinical testing
environmental
food and beverages

microbiology

storage temp.

2-8°C

suitability

bacteria

General description

Polymyxin B selective supplement is primarily used in microbiology for the selective isolation of various microorganisms. It contains Polymyxin B Sulphate, which targets and inhibits the growth of certain Gram-positive bacteria and fungi while allowing Gram-negative bacteria to proliferate. The supplement can be added to a variety of culture media, making it versatile for different types of bacterial growth conditions. It is designed to inhibit the growth of non-target microorganisms, thus facilitating the selective growth of specific bacteria strains such as Bacillus cereus, Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa.

Application

Polymyxin B selective supplement is used for selective isolation of various microorganisms in clinical and environmental testing, as well as in the food and beverage industry.

Components

Components
Polymyxin B Sulphate 50,000 units

Storage and Stability

Tightly closed. Dry.

Pictograms

Exclamation mark

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

Precautionary Statements

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral

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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