R-2A Agar

203180210100 / 203180210250

MSDS
Technical Data

APPLICATION

Water

Pharmaceuticals

R-2A Agar is recommended for enumeration of heterotrophic bacteria in treated potable water.

As a tool to monitor heterotrophic bacterial populations in water treatment processes and in treated distribution water, R-2A spread or membrane filter plates incubated at 28°C for 5 to 7 days is recommended.

Composition*

Ingredients
g/L
Casein Acid Hydrolysate
0.5
Proteose Peptone
0.5
Yeast Extract
0.5
Dextrose
0.5
Soluble Starch
0.5
Sodium Pyruvate
0.3
Dipotassium Phosphate
0.3
Magnesium Sulphate
0.024
Agar
15.0

*Adjusted to suit performance parameters.
  Final pH (at 25°C): 7.2 ± 0.2

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