Brain Heart Infusion Powder is a mixture of calf brain infusion and beef heart infusion. Each 17.5 grams of the powder contains infusions from 200 grams calf brain and 250 grams beef heart.
It is a yellowish brown coloured, free flowing powder having characteristic but not putrescent odour. It readily dissolves in distilled water forming beige coloured, crystal clear solution which does not develop haziness after autoclaving.
Appearance
Light yellow to brownish yellow Homogenous Free flowing powder, having Characteristic odor but not putrescent.
Solubility
Soluble in distilled/ purified water, insoluble in alcohol and ether.
Clarity
1% w/v aqueous solution is clear without any haziness and free from visible foreign/black particles after autoclaving at 15 lbs pressure (121ºC) for 15 minutes.
Reaction
Reaction of 2% w/v aqueous solution at 25ºC.
Storage and Shelf Life
Store below 30°C. Use before expiry date on the label.