Properties
Description
Agar is an off-white powder with a neutral odor and taste. Agar remains stable under normal handling conditions, is free from visible extraneous matter, and is classified as research grade. Agar has a particle size of 80-100 mesh and gel strength of 800 g/cm2.
Partical Size
80-100 mesh
Form
Neutral odor and taste off white powder
Impurities
Free from visible extraneous matter
Specification
Water insoluble matter ≤15%; Acid insoluble ash ≤0.5%; Total viable bacterial count: ≤5000 cfu/g; Yeast and moulds ≤300 cfu/g; Escherichia coli: Absent in 5g; Salmonella: Absent in 5 g
Stability
Stable under normal handling conditions.
Quality Level
Research grade
Applications
Agar is a marine polysaccharide that displays the significant potential to act as an effective base material in industrial applications for casting molds due to its solidification properties.
Storage
Store at 4°C. Protect from light.