Sigma-Aldrich Cetrimide Agar Pseudomonas

Agency

EP
JP
USP

Quality Level

200

Form

medium granules (dehydrated (DCM))

Manufacturer/Tradename

GranuCult^®

Technique(S)

microbiological culture: suitable

pH

7.0-7.4 (37 °C, 45 g/L in H₂O, after autoclaving)

Solubility

45 g/L

Bulk Density

640 kg/M³

Application(S)

microbiology
pharmaceutical

Storage Temp.

15-25°C

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Microbial Culture Media

General Description

Cetrimide agar is recommended for the selective isolation and identification ofPseudomonas aeruginosa. The use of cetrimide (N-Cetyl-N,N,N-trimethyl ammonium bromide) largely inhibits the growth of the accompanying microbial flora minimizes interference with the growth ofP. aeruginosa. This medium does not inhibit the pigment production ofPseudomonas aeruginosa.

Application

Cetrimide agar (orPseudomonasselective agar) is used for the isolation and differentiation ofPseudomonas aeruginosafrom pharmaceutical products and various other materials.

Footnote

We offer two media types: the superior granulated GranuCult^®and the cost-efficient powdered NutriSelect^®culture media, depending on your needs.
The designations basic, plus, or prime are added to indicate the quality control level, from basic quality control to standard QC plus to prime for full regulatory compliance.GRANUCULT is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, GermanyNutriSelect is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, GermanyH412P273 - P501