Polysorbate 80 HiVeg™ Agar (Twin Pack)

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MV1307
For the cultivation of a variety of microorganisms.


Composition

Ingredients Grams/Litre
Part A: HiVeg peptone 10.00
Agar 15.0
Part B: Polysorbate 80 10.0

Final pH (at 25°C) 7.2 ± 0.2

Formula adjusted, standardized to suit performance parameters.

Directions

Suspend 25.0 grams of Part A in 990 ml distilled water. Heat to boiling to dissolve the medium completely. Add 10 ml of Part B. Mix well and sterilize by autoclaving at 15 lbs pressure (121°C) for 15 minutes.

Principle and Interpretation

Polysorbate 80 HiVeg Agar is prepared by using HiVeg peptone in place of peptic digest of animal tissue which is free from BSE/TSE risks. This medium is the modification of Polysorbate 80 Agar which is recommended for the cultivation of variety of microorganisms. It is a nutritional medium containing neutralizing agent. The medium contains HiVeg peptone which provide the necessary nutrients for the growth of the organisms. Polysorbate 80 provides fatty acids for the metabolism of the organisms and neutralizes phenolic disinfectants, hexachlorophene and formalin (1).

Product Specifications

Product Profile

Vegetable based (Code MV)
MV1307 HiVeg peptone
Animal based (Code M)
M1307 Peptic digest of animal tissue

Recommended for : Cultivation of variety of microorganisms.

Reconstitution : 25.0 g/lt of Part A + 10 ml/lt of Part B

Quantity on preparation (500g): 20.0 L (Part A)

pH (25°C) : 7.2 ± 0.2

Supplement : None

Sterilization : 121°C / 15 minutes.

Storage: Dry Medium - Below 30°C, Prepared Medium 2 - 8°C.

Quality Control

Appearance of powder

  • Part A: Yellow coloured, may have slightly greenish tinge, homogeneous, free flowing powder
  • Part B: Colourless, clear viscous liquid

Gelling

Firm, comparable with 1.5% Agar gel.

Colour and Clarity

Yellow coloured, clear to slightly opalescent gel forms in petriplates.

Reaction

Reaction of the medium (2.5% w/v part A + 1.0% v/v part B) is pH 7.2 ± 0.2 at 25°C

Cultural Response

Cultural characteristics observed after an incubation at 35-37°C for 18-24 hours.

Organisms (ATCC) Inoculum (CFU) Growth Recovery
Bacillus subtilis (6633) 102-103 luxuriant >70%
Candida albicans (10231) 102-103 luxuriant >70%
Escherichia coli (25922) 102-103 luxuriant >70%
Staphylococcus aureus (25923) 102-103 luxuriant >70%

References

  1. Favero (chm.) 1967, Microbiological sampling of surfaces, Biological Contamination Control Committee, American Asso. For Contamination Control.
More Information
Product Name Polysorbate 80 HiVeg™ Agar (Twin Pack)
SKU MV1307
Product Type HiVeg™
Physical Form Powder
Origin Animal Free (Veg)
Packaging type HDPE
References 1. Atlas R. M., 1997, ln: Handbook of Microbiological Media, 2nd Edition, Lawrence C Parks (Ed.), CRC Press, London.2.Favero M.S., (chm.) 1967, Microbiological sampling of surfaces, Biological Contamination Control Committee, AmericanAsso. For Contamination Control.
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