Product Description
Agar
Application Notes
Agar is typically used in (According to the Merck Index): Substitute for gelatin, isinglass, etc. in making emulsions including photographic, gels in cosmetics, and as thickening agent in foods especially confectionaries and dairy products; in meat canning; in production of medicinal encapsulations and ointments; as dental impression mold base; as corrosion inhibitor; sizing for silks and paper; in the dyeing and printing of fabrics and textiles; in adhesives. In nutrient media for bacterial cultures.
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
Specifications
| SKU | 02100262-CF |
| 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 | Agar is typically used in (According to the Merck Index): Substitute for gelatin, isinglass, etc. in making emulsions including photographic, gels in cosmetics, and as thickening agent in foods especially confectionaries and dairy products; in meat canning; in production of medicinal encapsulations and ointments; as dental impression mold base; as corrosion inhibitor; sizing for silks and paper; in the dyeing and printing of fabrics and textiles; in adhesives. In nutrient media for bacterial cultures. |
| Base Catalog Number | 100262 |
| CAS # | 9002-18-0 |
| EC Number | 232-658-1 |
| Format | Powder |
| Gel Temperature | ~33-35°C (lit.) |
| Grade | USP |
| Molecular Weight | 336.337 g/mol |
| Personal Protective Equipment | Eyeshields, Gloves, respirator filter |
| RTECS Number | AW7950000 |
| Solubility | less than 1 mg/mL at 63° F (NTP, 1992) |
| Source | Red alga Rhodophyceae |
| 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. |
Documents
Certificate of Analysis (COA)
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Datasheet
Datasheet
Safety Data Sheets
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