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KF-Streptococcus Agar

suitable for microbiology, NutriSelect® Plus

Synonym(s):

Kenner Fecal Agar

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About This Item

UNSPSC Code:
41171606
NACRES:
NA.74

sterility

non-sterile

Quality Level

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.

Application

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

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.

Other Notes

Can be prepared and melted by microwave energy; Cultivation and enumeration of streptococci in surface waters

Footnote

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.

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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Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Aquatic Chronic 3 - Eye Irrit. 2

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

Regulatory Information

动植物来源培养基

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

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