Specifications
| Container | 90mm Plate |
| Pack Size | 10 |
| Shelf Life | 11 weeks |
| Storage Temp | 2-8oC |
| Appearance | Clear, nearly colourless gel |
| Recommended Incubation | 20oC to 37oC |
| pH | 7.2 +/-0.2 |
| Fill Volume | 18ml |
R2A Agar (Reasoner’s 2A agar), 90mm Plate
Medium for the enumeration of heterotrophic organisms in treated potable water. Culture medium developed to isolate slow growing heterotrophic bacteria (bacteria which use organic compounds as carbon and energy sources) from treated potable water.
90mm R2A plates are available in packs of 10 with a shelf life of up to 11 weeks.
Quality Control
| Organisms | Ref. No | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Escherichia coli | ATCC 8739 NCIB 8545 | > 70% recovery compared to control |
| Staphylococcus aureus | ATCC 6538 NCTC 10788 | > 70% recovery compared to control |
| Pseudomonas aeruginosa | ATCC 27853 NCTC 12934 | > 70% recovery compared to control |
| Bacillus subtilis | ATCC 6633 NCTC 10400 | > 70% recovery compared to control |
| Pseudomonas aeruginosa | ATCC 9027 | > 70% recovery compared to control |
Description
7017
SKU: 7017
