Oxoid™ Agar Bacteriological (Agar No. 1) is a high-quality, general-purpose gelling agent used in the preparation of microbiological culture media. It is suitable for a wide range of applications in clinical, food, environmental, and industrial microbiology.

This highly purified agar provides excellent clarity and uniform gel strength, ensuring consistent performance in routine laboratory use.

Key Features:

• Form: Dehydrated powder
• Weight: 5kg
• Application: Solidifying agent for microbiological media
• Source: Extracted from red algae (Gelidium species)
• Properties: High gel strength, low mineral content, excellent clarity
• Preparation: Dissolve required amount in distilled water by heating to boiling, sterilise by autoclaving at 121°C for 15 minutes
• Use: Combine with nutrient bases as required for specific media formulations
• Storage: Store in a cool, dry place at 10–30°C

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Oxoid™ Agar Bacteriological (Agar No. 1) is a high-quality, general-purpose gelling agent used in the preparation of microbiological culture media. It is suitable for a wide range of applications in clinical, food, environmental, and industrial microbiology.

This highly purified agar provides excellent clarity and uniform gel strength, ensuring consistent performance in routine laboratory use.

Key Features:

• Form: Dehydrated powder
• Weight: 5kg
• Application: Solidifying agent for microbiological media
• Source: Extracted from red algae (Gelidium species)
• Properties: High gel strength, low mineral content, excellent clarity
• Preparation: Dissolve required amount in distilled water by heating to boiling, sterilise by autoclaving at 121°C for 15 minutes
• Use: Combine with nutrient bases as required for specific media formulations
• Storage: Store in a cool, dry place at 10–30°C

Download SDS