EMB Agar, Levine Specification
- Physical State
- Dehydrated powder before preparation; solid gel medium after preparation
- Molecular Formula
- Not applicable; mixture
- Flash Point
- Not applicable to the typical dehydrated medium
- Packaging Type
- Manufacturer-supplied bottle or container
- Ph Level
- Typically approximately 7.1 0.2 at 25 C; confirm the manufacturer's specification
- Boiling point
- Not applicable; mixture
- Shelf Life
- Refer to the manufacturer's label and expiry date; storage conditions affect stability. Months
- Molecular Weight
- Not applicable; mixture Grams (g)
- Usage
- Suspend the specified quantity in purified water, prepare and sterilize according to the manufacturer's instructions, pour plates, and inoculate using the validated microbiological procedure.
- Purity
- Not applicable as a single compound; formulation-specific
- Size
- Refer to the supplied pack size
- Melting Point
- Not applicable; mixture
- CAS No
- Not applicable; mixture of ingredients
- Density
- Not applicable as a single value; depends on the formulation Gram per cubic centimeter(g/cm3)
- Storage Instructions
- Store dehydrated medium tightly closed in a cool, dry place according to the manufacturer's label. Protect from moisture and direct sunlight. Store prepared plates as directed by the manufacturer.
- Grade
- Microbiological Grade
- Application
- Selective isolation and differentiation of Gram-negative enteric bacteria and lactose fermenters
- Appearance
- Dehydrated medium typically appears as a dark purple to reddish-purple powder; prepared medium is typically dark purple-red
- Purity(%)
- Not applicable as a single compound; formulation-specific
EMB Agar, Levine Trade Information
- Minimum Order Quantity
- 10 Pieces
About EMB Agar, Levine
EMB Agar, Levine is a selective and differential culture medium used for the isolation, enumeration, and differentiation of members of the Enterobacteriaceae group, especially coliforms such as Escherichia coli.