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Gelatin

from Porcine skin, pkg of 500 g, suitable for microbiology

Synonym(s):

Gelatin from porcine skin, Collagen hydrolysate, Collagen peptides, Gelatin hydrolysate, Hydrolyzed collagen, Hydrolyzed gelatin

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CAS Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
41106212
NACRES:
NA.74

biological source

Porcine skin

Quality Level

form

powder

quality

controlled endotoxin level
medium gel strength

shelf life

36 mo. (Expiry date on the label)

packaging

pkg of 500 g

impurities

≤2.0% sulfated ash
≤5 EU/mg endotoxins

loss

≤15% loss on drying

color

faint beige to light beige
faint brown to light brown
white to light yellow

pH

4.0-6.0

gel strength

150-210 g Bloom

solubility

H2O: 0.67 g/10 mL at 50 °C (colorless to very light yellow, clear to very hazy)

anion traces

chloride (Cl-): ≤3000 mg/kg

cation traces

Ca: ≤2000 mg/kg
Cd: ≤5 mg/kg
Co: ≤5 mg/kg
Cr: ≤10 mg/kg
Cu: ≤50 mg/kg
Fe: ≤50 mg/kg
K: ≤500 mg/kg
Mg: ≤500 mg/kg
Mn: ≤5 mg/kg
Na: ≤5000 mg/kg
Ni: ≤5 mg/kg
Pb: ≤5 mg/kg
Zn: ≤10 mg/kg

application(s)

microbiology

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General description

Gelatin is a versatile, high-quality hydrocolloid derived from porcine skin. It is a heterogeneous mixture of water-soluble proteins of high average molecular masses, present in collagen. noted for its ultrahigh gel strength, which is an important characteristic for various microbiological procedures where a firm gel is required, such as in culture media or other applications where the gel′s structural integrity is crucial.

Application

Gelatin is commonly used as a gelling agent in the preparation of solid and semi-solid culture media. It also aids in the study of aerobic and anaerobic microorganisms by providing a supportive structure for colony formation and development.

Components

Gelatin is a heterogeneous mixture of water-soluble proteins of high average molecular masses, present in collagen. Proteins are extracted by boiling the relevant skin, tendons, ligaments, bones, etc. in water. Type A gelatin is derived from acid-cured tissue. Type B is derived from lime-cured tissue.

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

nwg

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable


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