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Nutrient Agar

Nutrient Agar

Pack Size: 500g

Price: £99.95
Stock Availability:
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On Shelf - Approx. UK delivery date: Thursday the 19th March 2026*
In bulk stock - ships within 10 - 12 Working Days (Excluding weekends and public holidays)
4 to 6 weeks approx. (Not guaranteed)
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General-purpose medium suitable for use in the cultivation of the less fastidious organisms particularly those that do not require the addition of blood or other enrichment.

A basic general-purpose medium suitable for use in the cultivation of the less fastidious organisms particularly those that do not require the addition of blood or other enrichment.

When used to prepare agar slopes or agar butts, the medium can be used to maintain control of organisms. The peptone provides the required carbon, nitrogen and vitamins. Sodium chloride maintains osmotic balance.

  • Shelf Life (days): 1095 days
  • Storage Temp (°C): 10-30°C
  • Dehydrated Medium Appearance: Fine Powder
  • Prepared Medium Appearance: Firm Gel
  • Dehydrated Medium Colour: Beige
  • Prepared Medium Colour: Straw
  • Dehydrated PH: 7.4 ± 0.2
  • Prepared PH: 7.4 ± 0.2
  • Recommended Incubation: Aerobically at 37°C for 18-24 hours
  • Formula g/L
  • Peptone: 8.0
  • Sodium Chloride: 8.0
  • Agar: 12.0
  • Total: 28.0

Hazard Phrases: Not considered harmful under normal laboratory conditions

Cas No: 9002-18-0

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