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89608

Millipore

Galactose Disks

suitable for microbiology, Sterile filter paper discs impregnated with galactose

Synonym(s):

Carbohydrate discs

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About This Item

UNSPSC Code:
41171621
NACRES:
NA.85

Quality Level

sterility

sterile

product line

BioChemika

form

disc

shelf life

limited shelf life, expiry date on the label

packaging

pkg of 10 × 25 discs

technique(s)

microbe id | utilization test: suitable

application(s)

clinical testing
environmental
food and beverages
pharmaceutical

microbiology

storage temp.

2-8°C

suitability

Citrobacter spp.
Enterobacter spp.
Escherichia coli
Klebsiella spp.
Proteus spp.
Salmonella spp.
Serratia spp.
Shigella spp.
Streptococcus spp.
bacteria spp.

General description

Galactose Discs are used to differentiate bacteria based on the galactose fermentation ability. Microorganisms can only ferment certain carbohydrates, depending on the enzymes they possess to break down carbohydrates. Fermentation can be detected by gas production (CO2) in liquid media and/or color change of pH caused by acid production. The galactose discs are aseptically added to any sugar-free basal media to test the ability of the organism to hydrolyze galactose, a monosaccharide, as the sole source of carbon and energy during fermentation. Galactose is typically fermented under acid and gas production by many Enterobacter and coliform bacteria.

Application

Galactose Discs are recommended to detect galactose fermenting bacteria in food and environmental samples. They find their application in various sectors such as the food and dairy industry, water industry, pharmaceutical laboratory testing, cosmetic industry, environmental and sanitary testing, clinical diagnostic, etc.

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

Regulatory Listings

Regulatory Listings are mainly provided for chemical products. Only limited information can be provided here for non-chemical products. No entry means none of the components are listed. It is the user’s obligation to ensure the safe and legal use of the product.

JAN Code

89608-25DISCS:
89608-BULK:
89608-25DISC-BULK:
89608-10X25D-BULK:
89608-10X25DISCS:
89608-VAR:


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