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Millipore

Barritt′s Reagent A

suitable for microbiology

Synonym(s):

Naphtol, ethanolic solution, VP1 Reagent, Voges-Proskauer Test with Barritt’s Reagent A

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UNSPSC Code:
41171621
NACRES:
NA.85

Quality Level

200

Agency

according to ISO 11290-1:2017
according to ISO 11290-2:2017
according to ISO 22964:2017

product line

BioChemika

shelf life

limited shelf life, expiry date on the label

composition

absolute ethanol, 100 mL
α-napthol (1-naphthol), 5.0 g

technique(s)

microbe id | metabolite detection: suitable

application(s)

clinical testing
environmental
food and beverages
pharmaceutical
microbiology

suitability

Enterobacter spp.
Klebsiella spp.
bacteria

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Application

This reagent is used in Voges-Proskauer test for detection of acetoin production by bacterial cultures along with Barritt Reagent B.

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H225,H317,H318

Hazard Classifications

Eye Dam. 1 - Flam. Liq. 2 - Skin Sens. 1

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

57.2 °F

Flash Point(C)

14 °C

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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