Agar Agar (Bacteriological Grade)

We are engaged in offering excellent quality Agar Agar (Bacteriological Grade) to our valuable clients. This type of agar agar is the essential gelling agent in the preparation of Culture media, for microbial growth. The main advantage of this type of agar is the absence of contaminants that can inhibit the optimal growth of micro organisms.

Grade "FINE" Characteristics:
Appearance: Off White Powder
Clarity/Nephalos: <15 Ntu(1.5% wt.by vol.sol.)
Gel Strength: 700-900gm/cm2 (1.5% wt.by vol.sol Nikkansui Method)
Gelifying Temperature: 35-40C
Gel Melting Temperature: 90-95C
PH Cold Suspension: 6.5-7.5Ph
Total Ash: <3% Wt.
Moisture Content: <13% Wt.
Extraneous Matter: <0.5% Wt.
Swelling Index: >10ml
Water Absorption: >50ml
Acid Insoluble Ash: <0.5% Wt.
Starch:Passes Test
Gelatin: Nil
Heavy Metals: <40ppm
Lead: <4ppm
Arsenic: <3ppm
Cadmium: <1ppm
Calcium: <2ppm
Magnesium: <4ppm

Grade "STANDARD" Characterstics:
Appearance: Yellowish White Powder
Clarity: Clear(1.5% wt.by vol.sol.)
Gel Strength: 600-700gm/cm2 (1.5% wt.by vol.sol Nikkansui Method)
Gelifying Temperature: 35-40C
Gel Melting Temperature: 90-95C
PH Cold Suspension: 6.5-7.5Ph
Total Ash: <3% Wt.
Moisture Content: <15% Wt.
Extraneous Matter: <0.5% Wt.
Swelling Index: >10ml
Water Absorption: >50ml
Acid Insoluble Ash: <0.5% Wt.
Starch:Passes Test
Gelatin: Nil
Heavy Metals: <40ppm
Lead: <4ppm
Arsenic: <3ppm
Cadmium: <1ppm
Calcium: <2ppm
Magnesium: <4ppm