B3676

B.T.B. lactose agar

suitable for microbiology, NutriSelect^® Plus

• Synonym(s): Bromo Thymol Blue
• UNSPSC Code: 41171606
• NACRES: NA.85

Properties

• product line: BioChemika
• Quality Level: 200
• form: powder
• shelf life: limited shelf life, expiry date on the label
• manufacturer/tradename: NutriSelect^® Plus
• technique(s): microbe id | utilization test: suitable; microbiological culture: suitable
• final pH: 8.6±0.2 (25 °C)
• application(s): bioburden testing; cleaning products; cosmetics; food and beverages; personal care; personal care; microbiology
• suitability: nonselective and differential for Staphylococcus spp.

Description

Application

Used for the detection and isolation of pathogenic Staphylococci.

Components

Ingredients (g/L):
Proteose peptone, 5.00
Beef extract, 3.00
Lactose, 10.00
Bromo Thymol Blue, 0.17
Agar, 15.00

Preparation Note

Suspend 33.17 g of B.T.B. Lactose Agar in 1000 ml of distilled water. Heat to boiling to dissolve the medium completely. Sterilize by autoclaving at 15 lbs. pressure (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

Safety Information

• Storage Class: 11 - Combustible Solids
• wgk_germany: WGK 3
• flash_point_f: Not applicable
• flash_point_c: Not applicable
• ppe: Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US)