B975 

CETRIMIDE AGAR BASE

Formula

Ingredients 

gms/lit.

Pancreatic Digest of Gelatin 

Magnesium Chloride 

Potassium Sulphate 

Cetrimide 

Agar 

20.0

1.4

10.0

0.3

15.0

Final pH (at 25°C) : 7.2 + 0.2

Directions 

Suspend 46.7 grams in 1000 ml distilled water containing 10 ml of glycerol. Boil to dissolve the medium completely. Sterilize by autoclaving at 15 lbs pressure (121°C) for 15 minutes.

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