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Cetrimide agar

Pseudomonas selective agar base for microbiology (According harm. EP/USP/JP)

Synonym(s):

Pseudomonas selective agar, CETRIMIDE agar, Pseudomonas selective agar (base)

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About This Item

UNSPSC Code:
41106213

Agency

EP
JP
USP

Quality Level

200

form

medium granules (dehydrated (DCM))

manufacturer/tradename

GranuCult®

technique(s)

microbiological culture: suitable

pH

7.0-7.4 (37 °C, 45 g/L in H2O, after autoclaving)

solubility

45 g/L

bulk density

640 kg/m3

application(s)

microbiology
pharmaceutical

storage temp.

15-25°C

suitability

Pseudomonas spp.

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General description

Cetrimide agar is recommended for the selective isolation and identification of Pseudomonas aeruginosa. The use of cetrimide (N-Cetyl-N,N,N-trimethyl ammonium bromide) largely inhibits the growth of the accompanying microbial flora minimizes interference with the growth of P. aeruginosa. This medium does not inhibit the pigment production of Pseudomonas aeruginosa.

Application

Cetrimide agar (or Pseudomonas selective agar) is used for the isolation and differentiation of Pseudomonas aeruginosa from pharmaceutical products and various other materials.

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

Hazard Statements

H412

Precautionary Statements

P273 - P501

Hazard Classifications

Aquatic Chronic 3

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

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