Dey-Engley Neutralizing Agar Plate (Triple Layer Pack, Gamma-Irradiated) is used in disinfectant testing where the neutralization of antiseptics and disinfectants is important for determining its bactericidal activity.
A strongly bacteriostatic substance inhibits the growth and reproduction of bacteria without killing them. Under favourable conditions these bacteria have the ability to cause infections. Dey Engley Neutralizing Agar Plate, neutralizes a broad spectrum of antiseptics and disinfectants including quaternary ammonium compounds, phenolics, iodine and chlorine preparations, mercurials, formaldehyde and glutaraldehyde.
Composition*
| Ingredients | g/L |
| Pancreatic Digest of Casein | 5.0 |
| Yeast Extract | 2.5 |
| Glucose | 10.0 |
| Sodium Thiosulfate | 6.0 |
| Sodium Thioglycollate | 1.0 |
| Sodium Bisulfite | 2.5 |
| Lecithin | 7.0 |
| Polysorbate 80 | 5.0 |
| Bromocresol Purple | 0.02 |
| Agar | 15.0 |
*Adjusted to suit performance parameters.
pH at 25°C ± 2°C: 7.6 ± 0.2
