PR1MA™ Agar, High Gel Strength, Powder

CAS Number: 9002-18-0
Solubility: Water
Storage Temp: Room Temperature

Purified high gel strength agar with excellent properties for tissue culture and microbiological work.

Molecular Biology Grade

Research or further manufacturing use only, not for food or drug use.

• Appearance: White to Cream Powder
• Ash: ≤ 4.5 %
• Gel Point (1.5% Solution): 33 - 38 °C
• Gel Strength (1.5% Gel): ≥ 800 g/cm²
• Loss on Drying: ≤ 12.0 %
• Melting Point (1.5 %): 88.0 - 96.0
• pH (1.5% solution): 6.0 - 8.0

PR1MA™ Agar, Granulated, High Gel Strength

CAS Number: 9002-18-0
Solubility: Water with Heat
Storage Temp: Room Temperature

Purified agar with excellent properties for tissue culture and microbiological work.

• To prepare media, add 15 grams to 1 liter of water.

Research or further manufacturing use only, not for food or drug use.

• Appearance: White Cream Color, Average Particle Size Between 1-2 mm
• Granulometry (ASTM) 60 Mesh Sieve Size: Report %
• Ash: ≤ 6.5 %
• E.Coli: Negative
• Gel Point (1.5% Gel): 33 - 38°C
• Gel Strength (1.5% Gel): 600 - 1100 g/cm²
• Melting Point: 88 - 96°C
• Moisture : ≤ 15 %
• Molds and Yeasts: < 100 cfu/g
• pH: 6.0 - 8.0
• Total Plate Count: < 1000 cfu/g
• Viscosity (1.5 Solution @ 60 ^oC): ≤ 30 cps
• Water Absorption: ≤ 75 cc

Accuris SmartBlue™ Transilluminators

Accuris SmartBlue™ Transilluminators have been developed for viewing DNA gels stained with new, safe fluorescent dyes.  These new dyes, such as SmartGlow™, SYBR Green, Gel Green, have an excitation wavelength of 465-470 nm (visible blue light), and are safer to use than Ethidium Bromide.

• Blue light, safe for nucleic acids
• Uniform illumination (UI Technology)
• Optimal wavelength (465nm) for common safe stains
• Adjustable position, amber filter covers
• Optional amber viewing glasses: E4000-VG1

Safer for samples, safer for you: Accuris SmartBlue™ Transilluminators are the perfect partner for the most common safe DNA stains. These instruments emit blue light at a wavelength of 465 nm, perfect for excitation of most green fluorophors, including our Accuris’ SmartGlow™, SYBR Green, SYBR Safe, SYBR Gold, GelStar, GelGreen, to name a few.  SmartBlue™ transilluminators can also work for excitation of EtBr (though fluorescence is not as bright as with UV), see our Technical Bulletin with sample images.   Exposing DNA to blue wavelength does not cause molecular damage, and results in a much higher downstream cloning efficiency as compared to even short UV light exposures.  In addition, the visible blue light is not damaging to the user’s skin and is less harmful to the eyes.*

Adjustable filter cover: Both the E4101 and SB4500 transilluminators come with emission filter covers. These amber covers, which rest above the viewing surface and gel, filter out the blue light, allowing the fluorescing DNA bands to be seen clearly.  The covers can be set to a flat position for general gel viewing or can be set at an angle to provide easy access to the gel for band excision.  The SB4500 has a two-position filter cover, and the E4101 features a hinged filter cover.

Optional amber viewing glasses: Our E4000-VG1 SmartBlue™ Plus Viewing Glasses offer efficient blocking of the blue light wavelength from the transilluminators, allowing clear visualization of the fluorescing DNA bands without the filter cover in place.  These convenient glasses are recommended for users that are frequently excising DNA bands from gels.  SmartBlue™ Plus glasses also block 100% of UV wavelength so they can also be used for viewing gels on a UV transilluminator.

UI technology, bright and clear images: The bright LED light plates and filter layer provides an extremely evenly lit viewing surface. Even in ambient light, bands of DNA can clearly be seen in stained gels. Images obtained using the SmartBlue™ Transilluminator are brighter and more balanced than those obtained using epi-illuminators which light from the sides.

Reliable, durable, and long-lasting: An array of super bright LEDs with a long, 30,000 hour service life provide the light source for the SmartBlue™ Transilluminators. Unlike those in a UV transilluminator, the filters in the SmartBlue™ systems will not solarize and degrade in performance over time. Gel bands can be excised directly on the scratch resistant, glass viewing surfaces. To save energy, the power switch includes an automatic 5 minute shutoff. SmartBlue™ Transilluminators are covered by a 2 year warranty.

* SmartBlue™ products use high intensity LED lights.  Although the visible blue wavelength is significantly safer than UV light, it is recommended to not stare directly at the viewing surface without the amber cover in place. 

Specifications 

Light Source	High Intensity Blue LEDs
Emission Filter Cover	Amber
Wavelength	Peak at 465 nm
E4000 Viewing Surface	17 x 12 cm
E4000 Ext. Dimensions	30.5 x 21.5 x 5 cm
E4101 Viewing Surface	10.5 x 10.5 cm
E4101 Ext. Dimensions	17 x 12 x 5 cm
Electrical	100 to  240V, 50-60Hz
E4000 Weight	1.2kg / 2.6lbs
E4101 Weight	0.34kg / 0.75lbs
Warranty	2 years

 
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Accuris Fast Extraction PCR Kit

The Accuris Fast Extraction PCR Kit features an exclusive single-tube solution that extracts genomic DNA in just 8 minutes. This is swiftly followed by PCR amplification utilizing our High Fidelity Hot Start Red Dye Master Mix, designed for superior endpoint PCR performance. High Fidelity Hot Start Red Dye Master Mix is a 2X formula that incorporates a non-reactive red dye, enabling direct gel loading.

This kit offers versatility to suit different workflows: the PCR-prepared genomic DNA can be directly used in endpoint PCR or can be applied in real-time PCR using either SYBR Green or TaqMan Probe chemistries.

• Offers exceptional versatility and can be used to extract and amplify DNA from a wide range of sample types
• Compatible with animal tissue, plant, saliva, & bacterial samples
• Extraction & Amplification in less than 60 minutes
• Includes High Fidelity Hot Start Red Dye Master Mix to prevent the risk of nonspecific amplification & to visualize bands easily
• Process extracted sample via PCR with included mastermix
• Alternatively, amplify via qPCR (qPCR mastermix not included) 

Each 100 reaction kit includes:

1 tube of High Fidelity Hot Start Red Dye Master Mix (1.25 mL)

1 tube of Fast Extraction Lysis Solution (1.25 mL)

Applications: Extraction & Amplification of Tissue, Plant, Saliva, & Bacteria
 

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Macro Volume Pipette Tips

• Improved accuracy over serological pipettes when measuring large volumes of solution
• Tip length facilitates access into bottles, cell culture flasks and tubes
• Free of detectable RNase, DNase, DNA, and PCR inhibitors. Sterile versions are also pyrogen free.

Direct Thermal Removable Tough-Tags® on a Roll

• Removable Tough-Tags are durable labels that cleanly remove from reusable surfaces.
• No Residue - Easily remove from surfaces without leaving adhesive. Track Samples - Use labels to follow samples from purification to processing

Resistant to most laboratory solvents, including short-term resistance to acetone and xylene. Great for beakers, bottles, flasks, glass vials, tubes, tube racks, pipettes. Available on rolls for handwriting or for direct thermal printing using the Dymo LabelWriter.

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Tough-Tags® on a Roll for Handwriting 

Removable Tough-Tags® are durable labels that cleanly remove from reusable surfaces.

Easily remove from surfaces without leaving adhesive. Use labels to follow samples from purification to processing. Resistant to most laboratory solvents, including short-term resistance to acetone and xylene. Great for beakers, bottles, flasks, glass vials, tubes, tube racks, pipettes. Available on rolls for handwriting or for direct thermal printing using the Dymo LabelWriter.

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Benchmark™ Homogenizer Bead Tubes

Prefilled, ready to use bead tubes. Nuclease and protease free.

Empty tubes available.

2.0 mL Tubes, Silica Beads (D1031-01, D1031-05, D1031-10)

2 mL tubes are prefilled with silica (glass) beads for bead homogenization. Beads are acid washed, and heat treated. Suitable for use in most bead homogenizers including the BeadBug 3, BeadBug 6 and BeadBlaster 24. 

2.0 mL Tubes, Zirconium Beads (D1032-01, D1032-05, D1032-10, D1032-15, D1032-30, D1032-SK)

2 mL tubes are prefilled with zirconium (ceramic) beads for bead homogenization. Beads are acid washed and heat treated. Tubes are filled in a process tested by qPCR to be free of stray DNA. Triple-Pure™ - High Impact. Suitable for use in most bead homogenizers including the BeadBug 3, BeadBug 6 and BeadBlaster 24.

5.0 mL Tubes, Zirconium Beads (D1034-30)

5 mL tubes are prefilled with 3 mm zirconium (ceramic) beads for bead homogenization. Beads are acid washed and heat treated. Tubes are filled in a process tested by qPCR to be free of stray DNA. Triple-Pure™ - High Impact. Suitable for use in BeadBlaster 24 with appropriate 5 mL tube holders.

* For use with D2400 BeadBlaster only 

2.0 mL Tubes, Garnet Shards and Zirconium Bead (D1033-30G)

2 mL tubes are prefilled with one large, banded 6 mm zirconium satellite and garnet shards. Beads are alcohol washed and heat treated. Sharp edges of the garnet shards make these beads useful for homogenization for tough samples such as skin and plant material. Suitable for use in most bead homogenizers including the BeadBug 3, BeadBug 6 and BeadBlaster 24.

2.0 mL Tubes, Stainless Steel Beads (D1033-28)

2 mL tubes are prefilled with 2.8 mm diameter stainless steel beads for bead homogenization. Beads are alcohol washed and heat treated. Suitable for use in most bead homogenizers including the BeadBug 3, BeadBug 6 and BeadBlaster 24.

5.0 mL Tubes, Stainless Steel Beads (D1034-28)

5 mL tubes are prefilled with 2.8 mm diameter stainless steel beads for use in bead homogenizers. Beads are alcohol washed and heat treated. Suitable for use in BeadBlaster 24 with appropriate 5 mL tube holders.

* For use with D2400 BeadBlaster only 

Specifications   
 

Bead Size	Application
0.1  mm	Gram positive and gram negative bacteria
0.5 mm	Bacteria, fungi, spores, molds and small yeasts
1.0 mm	Fungi, spores, algae and larger yeasts
1.5 mm	Soft tissue such as liver and small insects
2.8 mm	Tough, hard samples, muscle, plant materials, seeds and dried samples
3.0 mm	Variety of tissues including heart, lung, and brain, plant tissues, insects and dried samples
Garnet Shards	Tough samples such as skin and plant material

 

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Petri Dish Plate Stickers

PetriStickers allow for petri dishes to be labeled quickly, neatly and reliably. Made with water-resistant ink, substrate and adhesives and will remain firmly attached at temperatures from 42° to 4°C. Simply remove the label's protective backing and apply it to the back of a petri dish. After labeling, the dish can be held in a comfortable position for streaking or colony transfer, stored in an incubator or refrigerator, and photographed.

U of M: 36/pack

Formats: 32, 50, 70 & 100 Square Grids

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PetriSeal™ Sealing Film

PetriSeal™ stretches and conforms to form a tight seal and is temperature resistant, waterproof and chemically resistant. It resists abrasion and puncture and blocks vapor loss while reducing the rate of gas exchange. Use PetriSeal™ with microtiter plates, Petri dishes and culture plates to prevent to entry of contaminants. The seal remains flexible down to -30°C and can withstand continuous exposure from -40°C to +77°C (with intermittent exposure up to 100°C). Tests have shown that PetriSeal™ leaves no adhesive residue even after two years.

• Colors: Blue, Clear, Red, White & Yellow
• Tape Size: 0.50 In. x 108 Ft.

Specifications
 

Length	2,160 In. | 54864 mm
Width	0.50 In. | 12.7 mm
U of M	Roll

 

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PurePlus® Deep Well Plates

Labcon’s PurePlus® Deep Well Plates are rigorously tested to ensure they are free of RNase, DNase, ATP, and endotoxins. With our in-house microbiology lab, consistency is a top priority.

Available in sterile and non-sterile formats, these plates fit most popular instruments and can be sealed with sealing films or reusable silicone mats. Barcoding is available for both 1.2 mL and 2.2 mL plates by special order.

Ultra Clean & Ultra Clear 

PurePlus® plates feature molded-in orientation and permanent printed locating grids for ease of use. They are available in multiple formats: 96 well square hole with conical or flat bottom, 96 well round hole with round bottom, and 384 well square hole.

With volumes ranging from 0.2 mL to 2.5 mL, our plates are offered in non-sterile and validated medical-grade sterile versions, sterilized to an SAL of 10^-6 in compliance with ISO 11137.

The 1.2 mL and 2.2 mL volumes include three-sided alpha-numeric labeling grids, and their smooth interior surfaces ensure efficient pipetting. Designed for manual or robotic handling, these plates are SBS formatted for compatibility with automated systems.

Additional Features

Made from 100% virgin polypropylene, PurePlus® plates are autoclavable and freezable. Unlike "pre-sterile" products from other manufacturers, our sterile plates are fully validated for diagnostic and regulated procedures.

Specifications