LB Agar Plates
SIGMA/L5542 - pre-poured LB agar plates
Synonym: pre-poured LB agar plates
Product Type: Chemical
| capacity | 20-25 mL |
| form | plates (10 cm) |
| plates (10cm, 20-25ml each) | |
| grade | Molecular Biology |
| Quality Level | 100  |
| sterility | sterile; autoclaved |
| storage temp. | 2-8°C |
| suitability | nonselective for Escherichia coli |
| nonselective for coliforms |
| Application: | Suitable for non-selective cultivation of E. coli strains for cloning, DNA plasmid production and production of recombinant proteins. LB Agar Plates has been used: • to culture bacteria like, Escherichia coli strain INV- α and methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus • to culture numerous bacteria and is used in strain storage method • to analyse the egestion of midgut microbes during sand fly bites |
| Features and Benefits: | LB Agar plates provide: • Convenient, ready-to-use 10cm format • Standard formulation |
| General description: | LB Agar is a highly-referenced microbial growth medium used for the cultivation of Escherichia coli. This nutrient-rich microbial broth contains peptides, amino acids, water-soluble vitamins and carbohydrates in a low-salt formulation. The addition of agar provides a solid medium for microbial growth. |
| Other Notes: | 1.0% Tryptone 0.5% Yeast Extract 0.5% Sodium Chloride 1.5% Agar |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 2 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| Storage Temp. | 2-8°C |
| UNSPSC | 41121800 |