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60641

KF-Streptococcus Agar

suitable for microbiology, NutriSelect® Plus

Synonym(s):

Kenner Fecal Agar

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NACRES:
NA.74
UNSPSC Code:
41171606

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Product Name

KF-Streptococcus Agar, suitable for microbiology, NutriSelect® Plus

sterility

non-sterile

form

powder

shelf life

limited shelf life, expiry date on the label

composition

agar, 20 g/L
bromocresol purple, 0.015 g/L
lactose, 1 g/L
maltose, 20 g/L
proteose peptone, 10 g/L
sodium azide, 0.4 g/L
sodium chloride, 5 g/L
sodium glycerophosphate, 10 g/L
yeast extract, 10 g/L

manufacturer/tradename

NutriSelect® Plus

technique(s)

microbiological culture: suitable

final pH

7.2±0.2 (25 °C)

application(s)

bioburden testing
environmental
food and beverages
water monitoring
microbiology

suitability

selective and differential for Enterococcus spp.
selective and differential for Streptococcus spp.

Quality Level

200

Application

For the detection and enumeration of enterococci in water, food and other material.

Other Notes

Can be prepared and melted by microwave energy; Cultivation and enumeration of streptococci in surface waters
We offer two media types: the superior granulated GranuCult® and the cost-efficient powdered NutriSelect® culture media, depending on your needs.
The designations basic, plus, or prime are added to indicate the quality control level, from basic quality control to standard QC plus to prime for full regulatory compliance.

Preparation Note

Add 76 g to 1 litre distilled water and dissolve by boiling. Dispense into 100 ml portions and sterilize by autoclaving at 121°C for 10 minutes. When ready to use, cool to 50°C and add 1 ml of 1% triphenyltetrazolium chloride solution (Cat. No. 17779) per 100 ml. Do NOT overheat this medium.

Legal Information

GRANUCULT is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
NutriSelect is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

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GHS07

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Warning

hcodes

H319,H412

Hazard Classifications

Aquatic Chronic 3 - Eye Irrit. 2

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

wgk

WGK 3

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

ppe

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

Regulatory Information

动植物来源培养基
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BCCK5572
BCCH4345
BCCC7422
BCCB0222
BCBX8502

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C. Liang et al.
Journal of Food Protection, 51, 577-577 (1988)
B.A. Kenner et al.
Applied Microbiology, 9, 15-15 (1960)

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