AGAR BACTO AGAR

User Quality Control

Identity Specifications

Dehydrated  Very light beige Light to medium,

Solution Concentration 1.5%

Solution is very light amber, very slightly to slightly opalescent, may contain a small amount of black particles

pH at 25°C N/A

Loss on Drying (LOD) 16-20%

Ash5 ≤ 6.5%

Calcium µg/g (ppm) 300-3,000 ppm

Magnesium µg/g (ppm) 50-1,000 ppm

Melting Point 83-89°C

Gelation Point 32-39°C

Agar Gel Electrophoresis N/A