Agar , BR , 9002-18-0
Synonym(s):
Agar;Agar-agar;Gum agar;MACCONKEY agar;MacConkey medium
CAS NO.：9002-18-0
Empirical Formula: C14H24O9
Molecular Weight: 336.335
MDL number: MFCD00081288
EINECS: 232-658-1
| Pack Size | Price | Stock | Quantity |
| 50g | RMB47.20 | In Stock |
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| 250G | RMB119.20 | In Stock |
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| 1kg | RMB367.20 | In Stock |
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| 5kg | RMB1599.20 | In Stock |
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| others | Enquire |
PRODUCT Properties
| Melting point: | 85-95 °C |
| FEMA | 2012 | AGAR (GELIDIUM SPP.) |
| storage temp. | room temp |
| solubility | H2O: 1.5% with heat |
| form | shredded |
| color | Brownish yellow |
| Odor | Odorless |
| PH Range | 5 - 7 |
| PH | 6.5-6.8 (1.5% in gel, after autoclaving) |
| Odor Type | bland |
| Water Solubility | SOLUBLE IN HOT WATER |
| Sensitive | Moisture Sensitive & Hygroscopic |
| Merck | 14,184 |
| Stability: | Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. |
Description and Uses
Agar is a gum obtained from red seaweeds of the genera gelidium, gracilaria, and eucheuma, class rhodophyceae. it is a mixture of the polysaccharides agarose and agaropectin. it is insoluble in cold water, slowly soluble in hot water, and soluble in boiling water, forming a gel upon cooling. the gels are characterized as being tough and brittle, setting at 32–40°c, and melting at 95°c. a rigid, tough gel can be formed at 0.5%. agar mainly functions in gel for- mation because of its range between melting and setting tempera- tures, being used in piping gels, glazes, icings, dental impression material, and microbiological plating. typical use levels are 0.1–2.0%.
Safety
| Symbol(GHS) |  GHS07 |
| Signal word | Warning |
| Hazard statements | H315-H319-H335 |
| Precautionary statements | P261-P271-P280 |
| Hazard Codes | Xn |
| Risk Statements | 22-36/37/38 |
| Safety Statements | 26-36-24/25 |
| WGK Germany | 2 |
| RTECS | AW7950000 |
| F | 3 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| HS Code | 13023100 |
| Toxicity | LD50 orally in Rabbit: 11000 mg/kg |
