{"product_id":"agar-agar-type-1","title":"Agar Agar, Type 1","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"section intended-use\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBrand : HIMEDIA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntended use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAgar Agar Type I is produced for use in bacteriological routine laboratory work, plant tissue culture media, pharmaceutical preparations, where clarity, compatibility are not of prime importance. When suspended in cold water, it swells but does not dissolve. However, it readily dissolves in boiling water and solubility is facilitated by soaking the powder in cold water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section warning-and-precautions\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarning and Precautions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead the label before opening the container. Wear protective gloves\/protective clothing\/eye protection\/face protection. Follow good microbiological lab practices while handling specimens and culture. Safety guidelines may be referred in individual safety data sheets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section limitations\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLimitations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt is biological origin product since variation in colour of powder and clarity may observed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach lot of the product has been tested for the organisms specified on the COA. It is recommended to users to validate the medium for any specific microorganism other than mentioned in the COA based on the user's requirement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndividual organisms differ in their growth requirement and may show variable growth patterns on the medium prepared by the product.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section performance-and-evaluation\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePerformance and Evaluation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerformance of the medium is expected when used as per the direction on the label within the expiry period when stored at recommended temperature\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section quality-control\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuality Control\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAppearance: Cream coloured powder homogeneous free flowing powder.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolubility: Freely soluble in hot water at temperatures above 85°C. Insoluble in cold water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClarity: A firm solid, clear to slightly opalescent gel is formed at a concentration of 1.5% at 38-41 °C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epH: pH of 1.5% w\/v aqueous solution at 25 °C 6.0 - 7.0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDye Diffusion: Agar dye diffusion :- 18-20mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdentification test: As per method specified in USP 2022\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA: Infrared absorption\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB: Iodine TS colours some of the fragments of Agar bluish black, with some areas reddish to violet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eC: Agar forms a clear liquid, that congeals at 30-39°C to form a firm resilient gel, which does not liquefy below 80°C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMicrobial Load :\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBacterial Count : \u0026lt;= 1000 CFU\/gram by plate method, when incubated at 30-35°C for not less than 3 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYeast \u0026amp; mould Count : \u0026lt;= 100 CFU\/gram by plate method, when incubated at 20-25°C for not less than 5 days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTest for pathogens : 1. Escherichia coli- Absent\/gram of sample 2. Salmonella species- Absent\/10 gram of sample 3. Pseudomonas aeruginosa- Absent\/gram of sample 4. Staphylococcus aureus- Absent\/gram of sample 5. Candida albicans- Absent\/gram of sample 6. Clostridia- Absent\/gram of sample\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section tests\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTests\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTest for Water absorption : As per method specified in USP 2022 NMT 75 ml of water is absorbed by 5.0 g of agar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLimit of Gelatin : As per method specified in USP 2022 No yellow precipitate is formed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLimit of Foreign Starch: As per method specified in USP 2022 The sample solution does not, upon cooling, produce a blue colour upon the addition of iodine TS.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowth Promotion Test : As per method specified in USP 2022\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCultural response: Cultural response observed after an incubation at 35-37°C for 18-24 hours by preparing Nutrient Agar (M001) using Agar Agar, Type I as an ingredient.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section cultural-response\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCultural Response\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOrganism\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGrowth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEscherichia coli ATCC 25922 (WDCM00013)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLuxuriant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePseudomonas aeruginosa ATCC 27853 (WDCM 00025)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLuxuriant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStaphylococcus aureus subsp. aureus ATCC 25923(WDCM 00034)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLuxuriant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalmonella enterica subsp. enterica Typhi ATCC 6539\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLuxuriant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStreptococcus pyogenes ATCC 19615\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLuxuriant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalmonella enterica subsp. enterica Enteritidis ATCC 13076 (WDCM 00030)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLuxuriant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalmonella enterica subsp. enterica Typhimurium ATCC 14028 (WDCM00031)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLuxuriant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYersinia enterocolitica subsp. enterocolitica ATCC 9610 (WDCM 00038)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLuxuriant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYersinia enterocolitica subsp. enterocolitica ATCC 23715 (WDCM 00160)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLuxuriant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section chemical-analysis\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChemical Analysis :\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGelling temperature : 38-41°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMelting Range: \u0026gt;=85°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater (KF) : \u0026lt;=20%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal Nitrogen : \u0026lt;= 0.125%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArsenic (As): \u0026lt;= 3 ppm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLead(Pb) : \u0026lt;= 10 ppm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcid- Insoluble Ash (On dry-Weight basis) : \u0026lt;=0.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal Ash (On dry-weight basis) : \u0026lt;=6.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForeign organic matter : \u0026lt;=1.0%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLimit of Foreign insoluble matter : \u0026lt;=15 mg in 7.5 gm of Agar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section storage-and-shelf-life\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStorage and Shelf Life\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore below 30°C in tightly closed container and away from bright light. Use before expiry date on label. On opening, product should be properly stored in dry ventilated area protected from extremes of temperature and sources of ignition. Seal the container tightly after use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section disposal\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDisposal\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUser must ensure safe disposal by autoclaving and\/or incineration of used or unusable preparations of this product. Follow established laboratory procedures in disposing of infectious materials and material that comes into contact with clinical sample must be decontaminated and disposed of in accordance with current laboratory techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HIMEDIA","offers":[{"title":"GRM666 - 100gm","offer_id":55240885600547,"sku":null,"price":1200.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"GRM666 - 500gm","offer_id":55240885633315,"sku":null,"price":6000.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"GRM666 - 5 kg","offer_id":55240885666083,"sku":null,"price":55000.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0871\/4203\/9843\/files\/himediaagaragar.png?v=1781633697","url":"https:\/\/labtechcorporation.com\/products\/agar-agar-type-1","provider":"M\/S LAB TECH CORPORATION","version":"1.0","type":"link"}