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N3518

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NZ Amine® Broth

Lambda bacteriophage growth medium

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About This Item

UNSPSC Code:
12352116
NACRES:
NA.85

grade

for molecular biology

Quality Level

100

sterility

non-sterile

form

powder

composition

MgSO4, 1 g/L
NaCl, 5 g/L
Tryptone, 10 g/L

pH

6.3-7.2(1.6% solution)

application(s)

food and beverages

storage temp.

room temp

suitability

nonselective for Escherichia coli
nonselective for coliforms

General description

NZ Amine is a growth medium used for the cultivation of lambda bacteriophage. This nutrient-rich broth contains peptides, amino acids, and water-soluble vitamins in a low-salt formulation.

Application

Suitable for non-selective cultivation of lambda bacteriophage.

Features and Benefits

NZ Amine powder provides:
  • Standard formulation
  • Convenient package sizes
  • Easy scale-up using larger package sizes
  • A budget-friendly alternative to liquid

Preparation Note

1. Suspend 15.94 g in 1 L of distilled water.
2. Autoclave for 15 minutes at 121°C.

Reconstitution

Stir to suspend 16 g powder in 1L water. Autoclave for 15 minutes at 121°C to sterilize. Allow to cool before making additions, such as antibiotics (if desired).

Legal Information

N-Z-Amine is a registered trademark of Kerry Group

Storage Class Code

13 - Non 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

N3518-500G-PW:
N3518-500G:
N3518-VAR:
N3518-BULK:
N3518-1KG-PW:
N3518-1KG:
N3518-250G:

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Certificates of Analysis (COA)

Lot/Batch Number
MKCM9915
MKCL1129
MKCJ4695
MKCJ0009
MKCG1615

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