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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

  • Shelf Life
  • 12 Months
  • Physical Form
  • Powder
  • Usage
  • Laboratory
  • Product Type
  • Regular
  • CAS No
  • 57-09-0
  • Molecular Weight
  • 336.4 GSM (gm/2)
  • Storage
  • Room Temperature
  • Solubility
  • Water
  • HS Code
  • 38210000
 

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)
  • Asia, Australia, Central America, North America, South America, Eastern Europe, 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. 
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