68971

Peptone special

suitable for microbiology

• Synonym(s): Peptone from bovine meat, Neopeptone, Special Peptone
• CAS Number: 91079-38-8
• EC Number: 293-426-3
• NACRES: NA.85

Properties

• biological source: bovine milk
• Quality Level: 200
• assay: ≥12% total nitrogen (N) basis; ≥3.5% amino-nitrogen basis
• form: powder
• shelf life: limited shelf life, expiry date on the label
• impurities: ≤15% ash; ≤5% NaCl; ≤5% water
• loss: ≤11% loss on drying
• pH: 6.5-7.5 (2% in H₂O)
• solubility: H₂O: 2%, clear, yellow
• application(s): food and beverages; microbiology

Description

General description

Peptone Special is an ingredient of media where a wide range of fastidious organisms are to be cultured. It is an enzymatic digest of animal tissues, carefully processed to ensure consistent growth characteristics when used in differential media.

Packaging

500 g

5 kg

Safety Information

• Storage Class Code: 13 - Non Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves