PR1MA™ Agar, Granulated, High Gel Strength

PR1MA™ Agar, Granulated, High Gel Strength

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