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m-FC-Agar, 500G

SKU:
96961-500G-F
  • $328.00

    • Description

    m-FC-Agar

    suitable for microbiology, NutriSelect Plus

    Synonym(s):
    Membrane Fecal Coliform Agar, m-Fecal Coliform Agar
    NACRES:
    NA.85

    PROPERTIES

    sterility

    non-sterile

    Quality Level

    200

    form

    powder

    shelf life

    limited shelf life, expiry date on the label

    composition

    agar-agar, 15 g/L
    bile salts, 1.5 g/L
    lactose, 12 g/L
    methyl blue, 0.1 g/L
    proteose peptone, 5 g/L
    sodium chloride, 5 g/L
    tryptose, 10 g/L
    yeast extract, 3 g/L

    manufacturer/tradename

    NutriSelect® Plus

    technique(s)

    microbiological culture: suitable

    final pH

    7.4±0.2 (25 °C)

    application(s)

    agriculture
    bioburden testing
    environmental
    food and beverages
    water monitoring
    microbiology

    suitability

    selective and differential for Escherichia coli
    selective and differential for coliforms

    Related Categories

    Microbial Culture Media

    DESCRIPTION

    Packaging

    500 g

    Application

    m-FC Agar is used for the detection of faecal coliforms by the membrane filtration technique.

    Preparation Note

    Dissolve 52 g in 1 litre distilled water and heat to boiling to dissolve completely. Add 10 ml of a 1 % solution of rosolic acid (Cat. No. 861324) in 0.2 N NaOH. Continue heating for 1 minute with frequent agitation. Do not autoclave! Cool to 45-50°C. Dispense 4 ml amounts into Petri dishes (50-60mm) and allow to solidify.

    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

    SAFETY INFORMATION

    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