Agar Agar Powder Purified For Microbiology

  • CAS :
    9002-18-0
  • REF :
    24224
QUANTITY PRICE ENQUIRY
500 gm Rs 5030.00

Product Information

  • Source: Highly purified agar from red algae
  • CAS: 9002-18-0
  • EC No.: 232-658-1
  • Gel Strength: ≥ 1000 g/cm² (1.5% gel)
  • Appearance: White powder

Chemicals Properties

  • Gel Strength: ≥ 1000 g/cm² (1.5% gel at 20°C).
  • Appearance: White powder, odorless.
  • Gelling Temperature: 32-40°C.
  • Melting Temperature: 85-95°C.
  • Moisture Content: ≤ 15.0%.
  • Ash Content: ≤ 3.5%.
  • Acid Insoluble Ash: ≤ 0.2%.
  • Water Absorption: ≥ 7 times its weight.
  • pH (1.5% solution): 6.5-7.5.
  • Microbial Limits: Total plate count ≤ 100 cfu/g, pathogens absent.
  • Clarity: Very clear gel formation.
  • Nitrogen Content: ≤ 0.3%.
  • Sulfate Content: ≤ 0.8%.
  • Heavy Metals (as Pb): ≤ 10 ppm.
  • Iron (Fe): ≤ 50 ppm.
  • Calcium (Ca): ≤ 0.2%.
  • Gel Syneresis: None detectable.

Hazard Information

  • Hazard: Not hazardous.
  • Safety: For microbiological laboratory use only.
  • Storage: Store in airtight containers in cool, dry place.