United States Biological Corporation DROSOPHILA GRADE AGAR 2.5KG

Supplier:  United States Biological Corporation A09402.5KG

Gelidium based Drosophila agar is an inexpensive growth medium especially suited to the growth and nutrient requirements of Drosophila without the expense of bacteriological grades. This is a food grade agar which offers excellent clarity. Appearance: White to light tan, homogenous, free flowing powder. Melting Point (1.5%): 82-88°C pH (1.5%): 6.0-8.0 Water: ≤11% Ash: ≤6.5% Gel Point (1.5%): 34-38°C Gel Strength (1.5%): 600-1100g/cm2 Identification A: Passes Identification B: Passes Foreign Insoluble Matter: ≤10% Foreign Organic Matter: ≤1% Foreign Starch: None Detected Gelatin: None Detected Water Absorption: ≤75ml Acid-insoluble Ash: ≤0.5% Arsenic: ≤0.0003% Lead: ≤0.001% Heavy Metals (Pb): ≤0.004% Microbiological Analysis: Total Plate Count: ≤500cfu/g Coliforms: ≤3cfu/g E. coli: 0cfu/g Salmonella: 0cfu/g Yeast and Mold: ≤200cfu/g

Catalog No. NC9028539