For cultivation and maintenance of heterotrophic bacteria from potable waters.
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
7.2 ±0.2 at 25˚C (3.12 g/l)
Solidification
40˚C
Color
Light amber colored opalescent gel
Contents
Ingredients
Gram/Litre
Yeast Extract
0.500
Proteose Peptone
0.500
Casamino Acids
0.500
Dextrose
0.500
Starch
0.500
Sodium Pyruvate
0.300
Dipotassium Phosphate
0.300
Magnesium Sulfate
0.024
pH at 25˚C
7.2 ±0.2
Directions
Dissolve 3.12 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 inoculate test sample aseptically.