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NutriSelect® Basic
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microbiological culture: suitable
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marine bacteria
General description
Sea salts are unrefined salt, which is harvested from ocean and saltwater deposit. It is used to maintain the body′s salt balance.
Application
Sea salts has been used:
- for the preparation of artificial seawater to culture microalgae
- to assess nitrogen fixation rates
- as a supplement in Hugh and Leifson′s oxidation fermentation (OF) basal medium
Usually used at approx. 40 g/L for culturing marine bacteria.
Other Notes
An artificial salt mixture closely resembling the composition of the dissolved salts of ocean water.
Preparation Note
Usually used at ~ 40 g/L for culturing marine bacteria.
After dissolving, adjust pH to 8.2 using 0.1 N solution of sodium hydroxide or hydrochloric acid.
After dissolving, adjust pH to 8.2 using 0.1 N solution of sodium hydroxide or hydrochloric acid.
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.
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
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
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