{"product_id":"formedium-agar","title":"AGAR","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCas No. 009002-18-0\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"font-family: Saira; width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; border: 1px solid #000;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; border: 1px solid #000;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #000;\"\u003eSieve analysis (ASTM \/ Retained on Mesh 80)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #000;\"\u003eMax 5%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #000;\"\u003eGel strength\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #000;\"\u003e\u0026gt;900 and \u0026lt;1050 g\/cm²\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #000;\"\u003epH (1.5 % solution)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #000;\"\u003e(value not specified)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #000;\"\u003eGel after autoclave\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #000;\"\u003e6 - 7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #000;\"\u003eLoss on drying\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #000;\"\u003e\u0026lt;5 %\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #000;\"\u003eMelting point (°C)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #000;\"\u003e\u0026gt;85 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #000;\"\u003eGelling point (°C)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #000;\"\u003e34 - 36 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore dry at room temperature\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAgar used for microbiology is derived from algae and is valued for its inert nature. It forms solid and semisolid media essential for isolating microorganisms and is commonly employed as a growth medium for bacteria, fungi and yeast. Agar remains solid at elevated temperatures (up to 85 °C), permitting incubation without melting while its transparency allows easy observation of colonies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeing non‑toxic and biocompatible, it does not inhibit microbial growth. Agar can be combined with nutrients, antibiotics or indicators to tailor growth conditions and is widely used in research across pharmaceutical, environmental, cosmetic and food and drink industries.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Formedium","offers":[{"title":"6 x 1kg","offer_id":51809181040676,"sku":"AGA04","price":1157.72,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000g","offer_id":51809181073444,"sku":"AGA03","price":208.63,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g","offer_id":51809181106212,"sku":"AGA02","price":111.34,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250g","offer_id":51809181138980,"sku":"AGA01","price":63.37,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/9868\/5732\/files\/formedium-agar-1_25b2fc7f-2d10-4600-ad1f-5808f6a6f4e3.jpg?v=1790060925","url":"https:\/\/vareum.com\/products\/formedium-agar","provider":"Vareum","version":"1.0","type":"link"}