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Specifications

Gelidium based Drosophila agar is an inexpensive growth medium especially suited to the growth and nutrient requirements of Drosophila without the expense of bacteriological grades. This is a food grade agar which offers excellent clarity.
Catalog #	A0940
Appearance	White to light tan, homogenous, free flowing powder.
Melting Point (1.5%)	82-88°C
pH (1.5%)	6.0-8.0
Water
	10%
Ash	6.5%
Gel Point (1.5%)	34-38°C
Gel Strength (1.5%)	600-1100g/cm2
Identification A	Passes
Identification B	Passes
Foreign Insoluble Matter	10%
Foreign Organic Matter	1%
Foreign Starch	None detected
Gelatin	None detected
Water Absorption	75ml
Acid-insoluble Ash	0.5%
Arsenic	0.0003%
Lead	0.001%
Heavy Metals (Pb)	0.004%
Microbiological Analysis	Total Plate Count: 500cfu/g
	Coliforms: 3cfu/g
	E. coli: 0cfu/g
	Salmonella: 0cfu/g
	Yeast and Mold: 200cfu/g
CAS Number	9002-18-0
Important Note	This product as supplied is intended for research use only, not for use in human, therapeutic or diagnostic applications without the expressed written authorization of United States Biological.