80704

VCC Selective Supplement

suitable for microbiology

• Synonym(s): Vancomycin Cefixime Cefsulodin Selective Supplement, ECO157:H7 Selective Supplement
• NACRES: NA.85

Properties

• Quality Level: 100
• sterility: sterile
• form: powder
• shelf life: limited shelf life, expiry date on the label
• application(s): agriculture; environmental; food and beverages; pathogen testing; microbiology
• storage temp.: 2-8°C
• suitability: Escherichia coli; coliforms

Description

Application

VCC Selective Supplement is an antibiotic supplement recommended for selective isolation of Escherichia coli O157:H7. It has been used to study the effects of adding VCC on enrichment time using heart infusion broth, tryptic soy broth (TSB) and buffered peptone water.

Components

(per vial, sufficient for 1000 ml medium)
Vancomycin 8.0 mg
Cefixime 0.05 mg
Cefsoludin 10.0 mg

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS08
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H317 - H334
• Precautionary Statements: P280 - P302 + P352
• Hazard Classifications: Resp. Sens. 1 - Skin Sens. 1
• 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