Agar powder for bacteriology

Gum Agar

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Pack Size: 250gm/500gm/5KgCatalog Number: 36003 Category: Product ID: 7303

Description

Agar Powder (for bacteriology), also known as gum agar. It is widely used as a solidifying agent in microbiological media. The product passes tests for gelatin absence, microbiological suitability, and absence of foreign starch. It provides controlled moisture content, low sulphated ash, and minimal insoluble substances. With a shelf life of 60 months, it is suitable for bacteriological and laboratory applications.

Product Size 250gm/500gm/5Kg Grade For Bacteriology
Purity CAS No. 9002-18-0
Molecular Formula Molecular Weight
H.S. Code 13023100 Shelf Life 60 months

Specifications

Gelatin Passes test
Suitability for microbiological test Passes test
Foreign starch Passes test
Loss on drying Max. 20%
Sulphated ash Max. 4.5%
Insoluble substances Max. 0.5%
Appearance Brownish yellow
Physical state Solid
Solubility 0.10%
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] N/A
Density [g/cm3] N/A
Boiling point [°C] N/A