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Hispanagar European Bacteriological Agar

European Bacteriological Agar is used as a gelling agent in the preparation of culture media and in other routine microbiological applications. European Bacteriological Agar has a high gel strength of 800-1 100 g/cm2 and is used at concentrations of 1.0%-2.0%.

Chemical Name: Agar

CAS Number: 9002-18-0

Functions: Gelling Agent

Labeling Claims: Natural, Naturally Derived, Non-Hazardous

Physical Form: Powder, Solid

Synonyms: Bengal gelatin, E 406

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Name
Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions
CAS No.
9002-18-0
EC No.
232-658-1

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Applications

This agar is recommended for gelling the microbiological culture media and for other routine scientific applications.

Properties

Physical Form
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Ash Contentmax. 5.0%
Colorimetrymax. 0.25
Gel Point (at 1.5%)34-38ºC
pH Value (1.5%) after autoclaving6.0 - 7.5
Loss on Dryingmax. 12%
Melting Point (at 1.5%)85 - 90°C
Particle Size (through 60 mesh)min. 95%ASTM
Transparency (at 1.5%)max. 8NTU
Water Gel Strength (at 1.5% at 20ºC)800-1100g/cm2Nikan

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.