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Potato Dextrose Agar

NutriSelect® Basic, powder, for yeasts, for molds, for bacteria, pkg of 250 g, pkg of 1 kg

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PDA

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NACRES:
NA.85
UNSPSC Code:
41171605
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Product Name

Potato Dextrose Agar, NutriSelect® Basic, powder, for yeasts, for molds, for bacteria, pkg of 250 g, pkg of 1 kg

biological source

potato

sterility

non-sterile

form

powder

packaging

pkg of 1 kg
pkg of 250 g

manufacturer/tradename

NutriSelect® Basic

pH

-5.6-25 °C

application(s)

bioburden testing
cosmetics
food and beverages
microbiology
pharmaceutical
sterility testing

storage temp.

10-30°C

suitability

bacteria
molds
yeasts

Quality Level

Analysis Note

Microbiologically tested.

Application

PDA is recommended for use in: -
  • The isolation and enumeration of yeasts and molds from food and dairy products
  • Stimulating sporulation
  • Maintaining stock cultures of fungi
  • Differentiating various dermatophytes based on pigment production

General description

Potato Dextrose Agar is used for the cultivation of bacteria, fungi, yeast, and molds. The low pH makes the media selective for acid tolerant bacteria, fungi, mold, and yeasts. It is used for studying ascospore dispersal. Potato extract serves as a source of carbon, nitrogen, minerals, vitamins, and other essential growth nutrients. Dextrose acts as source of carbohydrate.

Other Notes

Contains: Infusions from potatoes, glucose and agar.
Potato extract - 4 g/L
Dextrose - 20 g/L
Agar - 15 g/L
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

Solve 39 g in 1 litre distilled water. Autoclave 15 minutes at 121°C.

Legal Information

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

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

wgk

WGK 3

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

ppe

Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US)

Regulatory Information

动植物来源培养基
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