Agar, 250 g
Agar
Application Notes
According to the Merck Index, agar is typically used in microbiology and bacteriology to make solid culture media for microorganisms; as an antistaling agent in bakery products, confectionery, meats and poultry; as a gelling agent is cosmetics, desserts and beverages; as a corrosion inhibitor; in sizing for paper and silks; in adhesives; in the dyeing and printing of textiles and fabrics; and as a protective colloid in ice cream, pet foods, health foods, laxatives, pharmaceuticals, dental impressions, lab reagents and photographic emulsions.
Usage Statement
Unless specified otherwise, MP Biomedical's products are for research or further manufacturing use only, not for direct human use. For more information, please contact our customer service department.
Key Applications
Culture media | Antistaling agent | Gelling agent
| SKU | 0219402183 |
| Alternate Names | Agar-agar; Gelose; Japan agar; Bengal isinglass; Ceylon isinglass; Chinese isinglass; Japan isinglass; Gum agar; Bengal gelatin; Ceylon; Digenea simplex mucilage; GAM medium; Layor caran; Oxoid III; Oxoid L 11 |
| Application Notes | According to the Merck Index, agar is typically used in microbiology and bacteriology to make solid culture media for microorganisms; as an antistaling agent in bakery products, confectionery, meats and poultry; as a gelling agent is cosmetics, desserts and beverages; as a corrosion inhibitor; in sizing for paper and silks; in adhesives; in the dyeing and printing of textiles and fabrics; and as a protective colloid in ice cream, pet foods, health foods, laxatives, pharmaceuticals, dental impressions, lab reagents and photographic emulsions. |
| Base Catalog Number | 19402183 |
| CAS # | 9002-18-0 |
| EC Number | 232-658-1 |
| Format | Powder |
| Formulation Details | ~70% agarose and 30% agaropectin |
| Gel Temperature | Approximately 33-35 °C(Lit.) |
| Grade | Bacteriological Grade, molecular biology reagent |
| Molecular Weight | 336.337 g/mol |
| Pack Size | 250 g |
| Personal Protective Equipment | Eyeshields, Gloves, respirator filter |
| Solubility | less than 1 mg/mL at 63° F (NTP, 1992) |
| Typical Working Concentration | Use approximately 15 grams/L for plates and about 7 grams/L for top agar. |
| Usage Statement | Unless specified otherwise, MP Biomedical's products are for research or further manufacturing use only, not for direct human use. For more information, please contact our customer service department. |
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