Agar Agar powder Type (Bacteriological Grade)

Principle Agar is a Phycocolloid extracted from the red-purple marine algal group (class Rhodophyceae) including Geledium, Pterocladia, and Glcilaria. The property of agar makes it a suitable ingredient in media formulation. Agar is not utilized or hydrolyzed by the microorganisms for basic metabolisms, and it remained firm at the incubation temperatures of bacteria (below 40℃). Agar obtained from marine algae has desirable features such as a melting point of 80℃ and Gelling at 42 ℃ is best to use as the solidifying agent. Use: Recommended to use as a gelling agent in a solid medium. PHYSICAL PARAMETERS: Dehydrated Powder A fine, free-flowing, hygroscopic powder. Color Off-white colored powder.000 Solution Solubility Soluble in Distilled / de-ionized water ≥80℃ Color Clear to slightly opalescent solution (about 50℃) pH 6.50-7.50 @ 25℃ Agar Plates Solidification 41 ˚C Color Clear to slightly opalescent gel Gel Strength 1.2% Firm after solidification 1.5% Firm after solidification 2.0% Firm after solidification ,Intend use : • 18% GST extra on Product • Packaging, Handling & Transport charges (with GST) extra as applicable. • Delivery period : 3-4 weeks or earlier as per availability.