Cetrimide Agar 500g

Cetrimide Agar 500g

Cetrimide Agar 500g

Cetrimide Agar 500g

Cetrimide Agar 500g

Cetrimide Agar 500g

Cetrimide Agar 500g

Cetrimide Agar 500g

Cetrimide Agar 500g Specification

Solubility
Water

Product Type
Regular

Storage
Room Temperature

Usage
Laboratory

HS Code
38210000

Physical Form
Powder

Shelf Life
12 Months

Cetrimide Agar 500g Trade Information

Minimum Order Quantity
10 Pieces

Payment Terms
Cash Advance (CA), Cash in Advance (CID), Days after Acceptance (DA)

Supply Ability
10 Pieces Per Day

Delivery Time
5 Days

Sample Available
No

Packaging Details
Plastic Bottle

Main Export Market(s)
South America, Eastern Europe, Central America, North America, Asia, Australia, Western Europe, Middle East, Africa

Main Domestic Market
All India

Certifications
Himedia

About Cetrimide Agar 500g

Cetrimide agar is a selective media used to isolate and identify Pseudomonas aeruginosa. It contains cetrimide, a quaternary ammonium compound that inhibits the growth of most other bacteria, while allowing P. aeruginosa to thrive. The medium also encourages P. aeruginosa to produce pigments like pyocyanin (a blue-green pigment) and pyoverdine (a yellow-green fluorescent pigment), which can be used for further identification. Here's a more detailed look at cetrimide agar:Composition and Function:

Cetrimide (Cetyltrimethylammonium bromide):This is the primary selective agent, inhibiting the growth of most bacteria except for Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
Magnesium Chloride and Potassium Sulfate:These salts enhance the production of pigments like pyocyanin and pyoverdine by P. aeruginosa.
Agar:This is a solidifying agent that provides a medium for bacterial growth.
Other Nutrients:The medium also contains nutrients like pancreatic digest of gelatin to provide nitrogen, amino acids, vitamins, and other trace elements for P. aeruginosa growth.

Applications:

Isolation of Pseudomonas aeruginosa:Cetrimide agar is widely used for isolating and culturing P. aeruginosa from various samples, including clinical specimens, pharmaceutical products, and cosmetics.
Microbial Limit Testing:It's used in microbial limit testing according to harmonized methods like USP/EP/BP/JP/IP for pharmaceutical products.
Efficacy of Disinfectants:Cetrimide agar can be used to evaluate the effectiveness of disinfectants against P. aeruginosa.
Pigment Production:The medium stimulates P. aeruginosa to produce its characteristic pigments, aiding in identification and detection.

Key Features:

Selectivity:Cetrimide inhibits the growth of most other bacteria, making it highly selective for P. aeruginosa.
Pigment Enhancement:The medium enhances the production of pyocyanin and pyoverdine, allowing for easy identification of P. aeruginosa colonies.
Ease of Use:Cetrimide agar is a commercially available, ready-to-use medium, making it convenient for use in laboratories.
Widely Used:It is a widely accepted and recommended medium for the examination of various samples for the presence of P. aeruginosa.

Cetrimide Agar 500g

Cetrimide Agar 500g

Cetrimide Agar 500g

Cetrimide Agar 500g

Cetrimide Agar 500g

Cetrimide Agar 500g

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