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AGAR AGAR POWDER (FOR BACTERIOLOGY) A-00350 100GMS – OXFORD LAB FINE CHEM
High-purity bacteriological grade solidifying agent for microbiological culture media, petri dish plates, and slant preparation.
Code: A-00350
Bacteriology Grade
Oxford Lab Fine Chem
Product at a Glance
Agar Agar Powder (For Bacteriology) A-00350 (100gms) by Oxford Lab Fine Chem LLP is a premium microbiological-grade gelling agent formulated specifically for preparing solid bacterial and fungal culture media. Offering high gel strength, superior clarity, and freedom from inhibitory substances, it ensures optimal microbial growth and clear colony observation. Supplied by Apex Labs with complete GST tax invoices and Government e-Marketplace (GeM) portal support.
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Product Overview: Bacteriological Agar Agar Powder
Agar Agar is an essential polysaccharide derived from red algae, serving as the standard solidifying matrix in microbiological media. Product Code A-00350 from Oxford Lab Fine Chem LLP is specially processed to eliminate minerals, pigments, and metallic impurities that could interfere with bacterial growth or colony morphology.
It exhibits an ideal gelation temperature range (~32°C to 40°C) and remains firm at standard incubator temperatures up to 65°C. Highly resilient against bacterial enzymatic breakdown, it provides a stable, reproducible substrate for diagnostic plating, sub-culturing, and antibiotic sensitivity assays.
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Key Specifications
PACK WEIGHT
100 Grams
PRODUCT CODE
A-00350
GRADE
For Bacteriology
MANUFACTURER
Oxford Lab Fine Chem
Technical Specifications
| Specification Parameter | Technical Benchmark |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Agar Agar Powder (For Bacteriology) |
| Manufacturer Product Code | A-00350 |
| CAS Registration Number | 9002-18-0 |
| Packaging Size | 100 Grams Airtight Plastic Bottle |
| Quality Grade | Bacteriological / Culture Media Grade |
| Physical Appearance | Off-white to light cream free-flowing powder |
| Gelling Temperature | 32°C to 40°C |
| Melting Point | ≥ 85°C |
| Manufacturer | Oxford Lab Fine Chem LLP |
| Authorized Supplier | Apex Labs (Varanasi, UP, India) |
Key Product Features
High Gel Strength
Forms firm, clear gels at standard working concentrations (1.5% to 2.0% w/v), ensuring robust surface integrity for agar streaking.
Exceptional Optical Clarity
Highly refined to yield transparent media plates, enabling sharp visual evaluation of bacterial hemolysis and colony characteristics.
Zero Growth Inhibitors
Extensively washed and purified to eliminate trace toxic metals and thermal inhibitors on your Agar Agar Powder A-00350.
Autoclave Stable
Withstands standard moist-heat sterilization cycles (121°C for 15 minutes) without losing gel structure or darkening.
Primary Sector Applications
- Microbiological Culture Media: Base gelling agent for Nutrient Agar, MacConkey Agar, Sabouraud Dextrose Agar, and custom growth media.
- Diagnostic Pathology Labs: Preparation of agar plates for isolation, streak plating, and antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST).
- Pharmaceutical & Food Testing: Used in environmental monitoring, bioburden evaluation, and total viable count (TVC) testing.
- Plant Tissue Culture & Education: Solidifying matrix for in-vitro botanical propagation and university microbiology practicals.
B2B • INSTITUTIONAL • BULK PROCUREMENT
Bulk Procurement & GeM Supply Lines
Apex Labs supplies genuine microbiological reagents and culture media raw materials from Oxford Lab Fine Chem LLP with full commercial GST tax invoices for seamless Input Tax Credit (ITC) reconciliation.
We support universities, CSIR institutes, testing laboratories, and pharmaceutical manufacturers via direct bulk supply contracts and official tender fulfillment on the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) portal.
Product Specification & Direct Ordering
AGAR AGAR POWDER (For Bacteriology) A-00350 100gms Oxford Lab Fine Chem: Bacteriological grade gelling powder for culture media preparation and microbiology research.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What concentration of Agar Agar Powder is typically used for bacterial culture media?
For standard solid agar plates, a concentration of 1.5% to 2.0% w/v (15g to 20g per liter of distilled water) is generally recommended.
2. What is the difference between food-grade agar and bacteriological grade agar?
Bacteriological grade agar (A-00350) undergoes rigorous purification to eliminate metabolic inhibitors, toxic heavy metals, and pigments, ensuring consistent gelation and uninhibited microbial growth.
3. Can research institutions and universities purchase this product via GeM with GST invoices?
Yes, Apex Labs supplies all Oxford Lab Fine Chem products with itemized GST tax invoices for ITC compliance and supports direct bidding and institutional supply through the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) portal.
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