IBI’s Bacteriological Agar is used as a solidification agent in the preparation of microbiological culture media. Granulated agar is a water soluble colloidal extract from certain species of marine red algae; including Gelidium, Pterocladia, and Gracilaria. Impurities, debris, minerals, and pigments are reduced to specific levels during manufacturing. The majority of microorganisms cannot digest agar, thus making it an excellent solidifying agent.
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- Used as a solidification agent in the preparation of microbiological culture media
IBI’s Bacteriological Agar is used as a solidification agent in the preparation of microbiological culture media. Granulated agar is a water soluble colloidal extract from certain species of marine red algae; including Gelidium, Pterocladia, and Gracilaria. Impurities, debris, minerals, and pigments are reduced to specific levels during manufacturing. The majority of microorganisms cannot digest agar, thus making it an excellent solidifying agent. Granulated agar may also be used for general microbiological purposes where clarity is not a strict requirement.
IBI Bacteriological Agar is ideal for use in microbiology research and molecular biology research applications demonstrating excellent lot-to-lot consistency and high purity. IBI Bac Agar is an excellent choice for your research application.
Store at room temperature, tightly sealed, and protect from moisture and light.
IBI Bacteriological Agar is available in multiple sizes: IB49170 - 500 g
IB49171 - 1 kg
IB49172 - 2.5 kg
IB49173 - 5 kg
IB49174 - 10 kg
CAS#: 9002-18-0
pH (@ 20ºC): 5.9
Ash: 4.0%
Acid-Insoluble Ash: <0.5%
Moisture: 9.3%
Gel Strength (g/cm2): 500
Gelling Point: 34.7°C ± 0.5°C
Biological Specifications
Total Plate Count: <5000 per gm
Coliforms: <3 per gm
E.Coli: 0 per gm
Salmonella: 0 per gm
Yeast & Mold: <200 per gm
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Recommended Use
IBI’s Bacteriological Agar is used as a solidification agent in the preparation of microbiological culture media.
Granulated Agar is a water-soluble colloidal extract from certain species of marine red algae; including Gelidium, Pterocladia, and Gracilaria. Impurities, debris, minerals, and pigments are reduced to specific levels during manufacture.
The majority of microorganisms cannot digest Agar, thus making it an excellent solidifying agent.
Granulated Agar may be used for general microbiological purposes where clarity is not a strict requirement.
Storage
Store at room temperature. Keep tightly sealed. Protect from moisture and light.
Warning
Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Wash thoroughly with water after handling. See Material
Safety Data Sheet for additional information.