Agar for bacteriology

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Agar for bacteriology
Agar

Agar, a solidifying agent used in bacteriology which consists of unbranched polysaccharides of galactose subunits derived from algae or seaweed.


  • Agar for the growth of bacteria and fungi
  • Typically used at concentrations of 1 to 2% in solid media preparation

Melting Pt: 90 °C
Storage Temperature: Ambient
MDL Number: MFCD00081288
CAS Number: 9002-18-0
EINECS: 232-658-1
Merck Index: 13,00184
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Specification Test Results

Ash ≤6.5 %
Gel Point (1.5%) 32 – 38 °C
Gel Strength (1.5%) 550 – 950 g/cm²
Heavy Metals ≤0.002
Loss on Drying ≤12 %
Melting Point 80 – 90 °C
Pass Thru 60 Mesh ≥90 %
Turbidity (Nephelos) ≤40

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