BG11 Broth (C15-1308-430)

Application

BG-11 is an universal medium for the cultivation and maintenance of blue green algae (cyanobacteria), such as Synechocystis 6803; Nostoc sp. PCC 9104 and Nostoc sp. PCC 9025. It is used for studies of the photosystems, as well as to identify the primary targets of the photoprocess.

Preparation Note

Dissolve the medium concentrate 1:100 with sterile water. It is recommended to adjust pH, under aseptic conditions, with 1M NaOH to 7.1 or as desired. Add the choosen sterile trace element solution.

Footnote

We offer two media types: the superior granulated GranuCult^® and the cost-efficient powdered NutriSelect^® culture media, depending on your needs.
The designations basic, plus, or prime are added to indicate the quality control level, from basic quality control to standard QC plus to prime for full regulatory compliance.

Legal Information

GRANUCULT is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

NutriSelect is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Quality Level: 100. sterility: sterile (Filtered and Aseptic Handled). form: liquid. shelf life: limited shelf life, expiry date on the label. composition: calcium chloride dihydrate, 36.7 . mg/L , citric acid, 5.6 . mg/L , dipotassium hydrogen phosphate, 31.4 . mg/L , disodium magnesium ETDA, 1 . mg/L , ferric ammonium citrate, 6 . mg/L , magnesium sulfate, 36 . mg/L , sodium carbonate, 20 . mg/L , sodium nitrate, 1.5 . g/L . manufacturer/tradename: NutriSelect^®. Basic. technique(s): microbiological culture: suitable. final pH: 4.0-4.6 (25 . °C, not adjusted). application(s): agriculture
environmental
food and beverages
life science and biopharma, microbiology. storage temp.: 2-8°C. suitability: cyanobacteria. Pictograms: GHS03,GHS07. Signal Word: Warning. Hazard Statements: H272 - H319. Precautionary Statements: P210 - P220 - P264 - P280 - P305 + P351 + P338 - P337 + P313. Hazard Classifications: Eye Irrit. 2 - Ox. Liq. 3. Storage Class Code: 5.1B - Oxidizing hazardous materials. WGK: WGK 1. Flash Point(F): Not applicable. Flash Point(C): Not applicable. Personal Protective Equipment: Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves.