Gelidium based Drosophila agar is an inexpensive growth medium especially suited to the growth and nutrient requirements of Drosophila without the expense of bacteriological grades. This is a food grade agar which offers excellent clarity.
Appearance:
White to light tan, homogenous, free flowing powder.
Melting Point (1.5%):
82-88 degrees C
pH (1.5%):
6.0-8.0
Water:
(same/less than)10%
Ash:
(same/less than)6.5%
Gel Point (1.5%):
34-38 degrees C
Gel Strength (1.5%): 600-1100g/cm2
Identification A:
Passes
Identification B:
Passes
Foreign Insoluble Matter:
(same/less than)10%
Foreign Organic Matter:
(same/less than)1%
Foreign Starch:
None detected
Gelatin:
None detected
Water Absorption:
(same/less than)75ml
Acid-insoluble Ash:
(same/less than)0.5%
Arsenic:
(same/less than)0.0003%
Lead:
(same/less than)0.001%
Heavy Metals (Pb):
(same/less than)0.004%
Microbiological Analysis:
Total Plate Count: (same/less than)500cfu/g
Coliforms: (same/less than)3cfu/g
E. coli: 0cfu/g
Salmonella: 0cfu/g
Yeast and Mold: (same/less than)200cfu/g
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