Agar
SIAL/01916 - suitable for microbiology
Synonym: Agar-agar; Gum agar
CAS Number: 9002-18-0
MDL Number: MFCD00081288
Linear Formula: (C12H18O9)n
Product Type: Chemical
anion traces | sulfate (SO42-): ≤2.75% |
application(s) | microbiology |
cation traces | Ca: ≤500 ppm |
Mg: ≤200 ppm | |
form | powder |
gel strength | ≥800 g/cm2Nikkan, after autoclaving |
loss | ≤10% loss on drying |
mp | 85-89 °C |
pH | 6-7.5 (1.5% in gel, after autoclaving ) |
Quality Level | 100 |
shelf life | limited shelf life, expiry date on the label |
storage temp. | 15-25°C |
transition temp | gel point 34-36 °C |
Analysis Note: | Toxic substances: absence Nephelosi/after autoclaving NTU <8 |
Application: | This agar is a mxture of Gelidium agar and a small amount of Gracilaria agar. It gives a very clear gel and shows the same good charakteristics as the typical pure Gelidium agar. |
WGK Germany | WGK 1 |
mp | 85-89 °C |
Storage Temp. | 15-25°C |
UNSPSC | 41106212 |