Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Name
- Ingredient Origin
- Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions
- CAS No.
- 9002-18-0
- EC No.
- 232-658-1
- Technologies
Features & Benefits
- Labeling Claims
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Applications
- Applications
This agar is recommended for gelling the microbiological culture media and for other routine scientific applications.
Properties
- Typical Properties
Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
Ash Content | max. 5.0 | % | — |
Colorimetry | max. 0.25 | — | — |
Gel Point (at 1.5%) | 34-38 | ºC | — |
pH Value (1.5%) after autoclaving | 6.0 - 7.5 | — | — |
Loss on Drying | max. 12 | % | — |
Melting Point (at 1.5%) | 85 - 90 | °C | — |
Particle Size (through 60 mesh) | min. 95 | % | ASTM |
Transparency (at 1.5%) | max. 8 | NTU | — |
Water Gel Strength (at 1.5% at 20ºC) | 800-1100 | g/cm2 | Nikan |
Safety & Health
- Safety Information
Agar-agar is considered as non hazardous according to OSHA definition or ECHA.
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging Type
- Packaging Information
Packed in 25 kg drums with a polyethylene liner inside. Kept in original package unopened, under cool and dry conditions.
Storage & Handling
- Storage and Shelf Life
The product will show no significant difference in the properties within the next 4 years from manufacturing date. No specific handling conditions are required.