Letheen broth w/ Triton X-100 is recommended for screening cosmetic products for microbial contamination. It is recommended for luxuriant growth of most organisms for detection of yeast and molds. The word Letheen represents a combination of lecithin and polysorbate (tween) 80. Triton X-100 is non-ionic and disperses microorganisms making counting easier.
Application: For Laboratory Chemicals, Analytical Purpose, Biochemical Analysis
- Appearance: Cream to yellow homogeneous free flowing powder
- Color and Clarity of prepared medium: Yellow colored, clear solution in tubes
- Reaction: Reaction of 2.67% w/v aqueous solution at 25°C. pH : 7.0±0.2
- Cultural Response: Cultural characteristics observed after an incubation at 35-37°C for 18-48 hours