Agar powder, Bacteriological grade is recommended for routine bacteriological work where compatibility with other ingredients is not a critical criteria. Gelling temperature not more than 40°C.
Application: For Routine Bacteriological Work
- Appearance: Cream colored powder. homogenous free flowing powder
- Solubility: Freely soluble in hot water at temperatures above 85°C. Insoluble cold water
- Clarity: A firm solid, clear to slightly opalescent gel is formed at a concentration of 1.5% at 38-40°C
- Dye Diffusion Agar dye diffusion :- 18-20mm
- Reaction of 1.5% w/v aqueous solution at 25 °C
- Cultural response observed after an incubation at 35-37°C for 18-24 hours by preparing Nutrient Agar (M001) using Agar Powder, Bacteriological as an ingredient