Most frequently asked questions about agarose
What is the difference between Bacteriological Agar, Pharmaceutical Agar, and USP Grade Agar?
The biggest difference between bacteriological agar and pharmaceutical agar is the manufacturing technique used to dry the liquid agar, bacteriological agar is spray dried, pharmaceutical agar is freeze dried. Functionally bacteriological and pharmaceutical agar are very similar. USP agar conforms with the US Pharmacopeia Standard, for most applications bacteriological and/or pharmaceutical agar is sufficient. (needs clarification by AP or JF).
What is Purified Agar? Noble Agar?
Purified Agar, also known a Noble Agar, is a very highly purified specialty agar, practically clear and devoid of any nutritive value or reactive properties by design. Purified agar is typically employed in immunodiffusion studies as well as in the animal and plant cell culture fields.
What is the difference between bacteriological agar and food grade agar?
Bacteriological agar and food grade agar are made from the gelidium and gracelaria species of seaweed respectively. Both seaweeds are red species, however, gelidium grows in much more limited habitats and is consequently more costly than gracelaria. Attempts to grow bacteria on food grade agar (gracelaria) have been generally unsuccessful.
What is the minimum order quantity?
Our standard peptone packaging is a 50kg fiber drum, smaller 25kg fiber drums and 1kg bottles are available by special requet.
How do I order samples?
Contact your sales representative to order samples. Sample sizes are typically 250g. (verify)
What is the maximum lot size?
The maximum lot size is 4,000kgs.
What is the shelf life for agar?
Stored properly, agar can last for 4 years.
What is the lead-time for an order?
Many types of agar are in stock and can ship immediately. Contact your sales representative.
