For cultivation of wide variety of microorganisms.
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 yellow color, slightly opalescent gel With 5% blood: Cherry red colored, slightly opalescent
pH
7.3 ± 0.2 at 25˚C (20.88 g/ l)
Solidification
40 ˚C
Contents
Ingredients
Gram/Litre
Tryptose
10.000
Peptone
3.000
Dextrose (Glucose)
10.000
Sodium Chloride
5.000
Agar
15.000
pH at 25˚C
7.3 ± 0.2
Directions
Dissolve 43.0 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 aseptically in desired. Allow to cool at room temperature and inoculate test sample aseptically.
