For detecting and confirming Streptococci and faecal pollution indication in water.
Specifications
PHYSICAL PARAMETERS
Description
A fine, free flowing, hygroscopic powder
Color
Light beige colored powder
Solubility
Soluble in Distilled/de-ionized water at 50°C
Color
Light amber colored opalescent
pH
7.0±0.2 at 25˚C (50.80 g/ l)
Solidification
40 ˚C
Color
Amber colored, clear opalescent gel
Contents
Ingredients
Gram/Litre
Tryptose
20.000
Dextrose
5.000
Dipotassium Phosphate
2.700
Monopotassium Phosphate
2.700
Sodium Chloride
5.000
Sodium Azide
0.400
Ethyl Violet
0.0008
Agar
15.000
pH at 25˚C
7.0 ±0.2
Directions
Dissolve 50.80 grams in 1000 ml distilled water. Boil to dissolve the medium completely and sterilize by autoclaving at 15 lbs pressure (121 °C) for 15 min, cool it to 42-45 °C and distribute in petri plates. Ensure complete solidification and inoculate test sample aseptically.
