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Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Name
- Ingredient Origin
- Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions
- CAS No.
- 9002-18-0
- EC No.
- 232-658-1
- Technologies
- Product Families
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
- Physical Form
- 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.