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Reference: GF609F

0.5% Dextrose Broth

Beef extract and peptone broth with 0.5% glucose, used in sterility testing of antibiotics such as streptomycin sulfate.

Key specifications

Product code
GF609F
Form
Dehydrated culture medium (powder)
Preparation
Suspend 23.0 g in 1 L of purified water; heat with frequent agitation to dissolve; autoclave at 115 °C for 30 minutes
Final pH (25 °C)
7.2±0.2
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Overview

Product overview

0.5% Dextrose Broth is listed for sterility testing of antibiotics such as streptomycin sulfate. The formulation is a simple broth of peptone, beef extract, glucose (5.0 g/L, the 0.5% in the name) and sodium chloride.

The powder is suspended at 23.0 g per litre of purified water and heated with frequent agitation to dissolve, then autoclaved at 115 °C for 30 minutes. Final pH is 7.2±0.2 and sealed product has a 5-year shelf life when stored dark and dry at 2-25 °C.

Specifications

Technical specifications

11 parameters

Identification

Product code
GF609F
Form
Dehydrated culture medium (powder)

Preparation

Preparation
Suspend 23.0 g in 1 L of purified water; heat with frequent agitation to dissolve; autoclave at 115 °C for 30 minutes

Properties

Final pH (25 °C)
7.2±0.2

Storage & handling

Storage
Store in a dark, dry place at 2-25 °C; tighten the bottle cap immediately after use.
Shelf life (sealed product)
5 years
Precautions
Not for clinical use. Do not use if the powder is lumpy. After use, autoclave all contaminated materials at 121 °C for 30 minutes before disposal.

Composition

Peptone
10.0 g/L
Beef Extract
3.0 g/L
Glucose
5.0 g/L
Sodium Chloride
5.0 g/L
Features

Key features

  • 01

    Antibiotic sterility testing

    Used for sterility testing of antibiotics such as streptomycin sulfate.

  • 02

    Four-component broth

    Peptone, beef extract, glucose and sodium chloride.

  • 03

    115 °C sterilisation

    Autoclave at 115 °C for 30 minutes.

  • 04

    Five-year shelf life

    Sealed product keeps for 5 years when stored dark and dry at 2-25 °C.

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