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R-2A Agar

suitable for microbiology, NutriSelect® Plus

Synonym(s):

Ph. Eur. Medium S

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UNSPSC Code:
41171607
NACRES:
NA.74

sterility

non-sterile

Quality Level

200

form

powder

shelf life

limited shelf life, expiry date on the label

composition

agar, 15 g/L
casein acid hydrolysate, 0.5 g/L
dextrose, 0.5 g/L
dipotassium phosphate, 0.3 g/L
magnesium sulfate, 0.024 g/L
proteose peptone, 0.5 g/L
sodium pyruvate, 0.3 g/L
starch, soluble, 0.5 g/L
yeast extract, 0.5 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

nonselective for Bacillus spp.
nonselective for Candida spp.
nonselective for Enterococcus spp.
nonselective for Escherichia coli
nonselective for Pseudomonas spp.
nonselective for Salmonella spp.
nonselective for Staphylococcus spp.
nonselective for bacteria (General Media)
nonselective for coliforms

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Application

For heterotrophic plate count of water samples using longer incubation periods.

Preparation Note

Suspend 18.12 g in 1 litre distilled water. Boil to dissolve the medium completely. Sterilize by autoclaving at 121°C for 15 minutes.

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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hcodes

H317

Hazard Classifications

Skin Sens. 1

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

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WGK 3

ppe

Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US)

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