BEEF EXTRACT POWDER (FOR BACTERIOLOGY)

Article No.	Grade	Purity	Cas no.	Molecular Formula	Molecular Weight	H.S. Code	Shelf Life
B0037900500	Bacteriological grade		68990-09-0			1603.0010	60 Months

Physical Properties

Physical state at 20 °C

Solid

Colour

Light yellow to cream

pH value

5.5 - 7.0

Appearance:	Light yellow to brownish powder
Loss on drying:	Max. 6.0%
Solubility:	Freely soluble in distilled/purified water, insoluble in alcohol
Residue on ignition:	Max. 17.0%
Total nitrogen (N):	Min. 11.0%
Sodium chloride (NaCl):	Max. 6.5%
Amino nitrogen:	Min. 3.0%
Suitability (for bacteriology):	Passes test
pH (2% w/v solution in water; 25°C):	5.90 - 6.90