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Oxidase Reagent according to Gaby-Hadley A

suitable for microbiology

• Synonym(s): Gaby-Hadley Reagent A
• UNSPSC Code: 41171621
• NACRES: NA.85

Properties

• Agency: according to ISO 9308-1:2014
• Quality Level: 200
• product line: BioChemika
• shelf life: limited shelf life, expiry date on the label
• composition: ethanol (95%), 100 mL ; α-naphtol, 1 g
• packaging: pkg of 100 mL
• storage condition: (Tightly closed. Dry.)
• technique(s): microbe id | specific enzyme detection: suitable
• antibiotic activity spectrum: Gram-negative bacteria
• application(s): agriculture; clinical testing; environmental; food and beverages; pharmaceutical; microbiology
• suitability: Plesiomonas spp.; Aeromonas spp.; Neisseria spp.; Pseudomonas spp.

Description

General description

Oxidase Reagent A, according to Gaby-Hadley, is a commonly used laboratory reagent employed in microbiology for the detection of bacteria that produce cytochrome c oxidase. The reagent is designed to identify the presence of this enzyme, which plays a critical role in the electron transport chain and is indicative of the respiratory metabolism in bacteria.The Gaby-Hadley reagent A contains alpha-naphthol as the active component in the reagent. When an organism produces cytochrome c oxidase, the reagent undergoes a color change reaction, turning from colorless to blue or purple. This color change is a positive result, indicating the presence of cytochrome c oxidase activity in the tested organism.

Application

Oxidase Reagent A, according to Gaby-Hadley, is a commonly used laboratory technique in industrial microbiology to differentiate between bacterial strains based on their ability to produce cytochrome c oxidase. The Gaby-Hadley A reagent provides a simple and efficient way to identify oxidase-positive bacteria, such as Pseudomonas, Vibrio, and some Neisseria species, while producing negative results for organisms that lack cytochrome c oxidase activity. in the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS02,GHS07
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H225,H317,H319
• Precautionary Statements: P210 - P233 - P240 - P280 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P305 + P351 + P338
• Hazard Classifications: Eye Irrit. 2 - 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