M9802

Malt agar

suitable for microbiology, NutriSelect^® Plus

• UNSPSC Code: 41171605
• NACRES: NA.85

Properties

• sterility: non-sterile
• Quality Level: 200
• form: powder
• shelf life: limited shelf life, expiry date on the label
• composition: Agar, 15.00 g/L ; Malt extract, 30.00 g/L
• manufacturer/tradename: NutriSelect^® Plus
• technique(s): microbiological culture: suitable
• pH: 5.5±0.2 (25 °C)
• application(s): bioburden testing; clinical testing; food and beverages; microbiology
• suitability: selective by low pH for Aspergillus spp.; selective by low pH for Candida spp.; selective by low pH for Penicillium spp.; selective by low pH for Pichia spp.; selective by low pH for Saccharomyces spp.; selective by low pH for Zygosaccharomyces spp.

Description

Application

Used for the detection and isolation of yeasts and molds from dairy products and foods.

Preparation Note

Suspend 45 g in 1000 ml of distilled water. Boil to dissolve the medium completely. Sterilize by autoclaving at 15 lbs. pressure (121°C) for 15 minutes. Avoid overheating as it will result in a softer and darker agar.

Footnote

We offer two media types: the superior granulated GranuCult^® and the cost-efficient powdered NutriSelect^® culture media, depending on your needs.
The designations basic, plus, or prime are added to indicate the quality control level, from basic quality control to standard QC plus to prime for full regulatory compliance.

Legal Information

GRANUCULT is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

NutriSelect is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Safety Information

• 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