Applications

• Microbiology
• Culture growing

General

What is Agar Powder (Bacteriological)? It is a purified form of agar, a polysaccharide derived from seaweed, specifically designed for use in microbiological culture media. It serves as a gelling agent, providing a stable, solid surface for the growth of microorganisms like bacteria and fungi. This grade of agar is preferred because it lacks inhibitory agents that could hinder microbial growth and is known for its clarity, stability, and ability to form a firm gel. 

Consistent Quality: We provide only high-quality Agar Powder (Bacteriological), ensuring reliable and consistent performance for all applications.

Shipped from Manchester, UK Facility: Sourced and packaged in non-toxic, chemical-resistant containers to ensure safe handling and preserve product quality during transport.

Frequent Uses

Microbiology
It is a crucial component of culture media used in microbiology labs to grow and study microorganisms. 

Specification

• Appearance: White to yellowish powder
• Solubility: soluble in boiling water
• Particle Size: min 95% through 80 mesh (177 Microns)
• Gel Strenght (1.5%/15h): >900g/cm3
• Congealing Point: 35-41 deg C
• pH (1.5%): 6.0-8.0
• Loss on Drying: <22.0%
• Ash on DM: <1.5%
• Insoluble Matter: <1.0%
• Acid Insoluble ash on DM: <1.5%
• Starch: not detectable
• Gelatin and other proteins: not detectable
• Water Absorption: min 5 times
• Arsenic (As): <3mg/Kg
• Lead (Pb): <5mg/Kg
• mercury (Hg): <1mg/kg
• Cadmium (Cd): <1mg/Kg

Micobiology

Total Plate Count: Mould & Yeasts: E-Coli: not detected
Salmonella: not detected

Hazards

Hazard Phrases: Not considered harmful under normal laboratory conditions