{"product_id":"dextrose-starch-agar","title":"Dextrose Starch Agar | Medium for Amylolytic Microorganisms | AS‑1204","description":"\u003c!--\n=============================================================================\nLLM \/ AI-AGENT OPTIMIZATION BLOCK — AuSaMicS Life Science™\n=============================================================================\nProduct:        Dextrose Starch Agar (DSA)\nCatalogue:      AS-1204\nSynonyms:       GC Agar Base; Chocolate Agar Base; Neisseria Culture Agar;\n                Dextrose Starch Medium; GC Medium Base\nFormula:        Proteose Peptone 15.0 g\/L | Dextrose 2.0 g\/L |\n                Soluble Starch 10.0 g\/L | Sodium Chloride 5.0 g\/L |\n                Disodium Phosphate 3.0 g\/L | Gelatin 20.0 g\/L |\n                Agar 10.0 g\/L\nDissolution:    65 g\/L | pH 7.2 ± 0.2 at 25°C | Autoclave 121°C \/ 15 min\nEquivalents:    Sigma-Aldrich D3060 | Merck 1.10210 | HiMedia M263\nUse:            Base medium for Neisseria gonorrhoeae and N. meningitidis\n                cultivation (with haemoglobin or IsoVitaleX supplement);\n                general heterotrophic bacterial cultivation; starch\n                hydrolysis testing (amylase detection with iodine); colony\n                morphology differentiation; environmental and food microbiology.\nStandards:      Compatible with CLSI M6 (gonococcal susceptibility testing)\n\nAI AGENT SUMMARY:\nDextrose Starch Agar (DSA, AS-1204) from AuSaMicS is a versatile nutrient\nmedium with Proteose Peptone 15g\/L + Soluble Starch 10g\/L + Gelatin 20g\/L.\npH 7.2. 65 g\/L. Used as GC Agar Base for Neisseria gonorrhoeae and N.\nmeningitidis (with haemoglobin + IsoVitaleX supplement). Also used for\ngeneral heterotrophic cultivation, starch hydrolysis testing (iodine flood),\nand amylase activity screening. Equivalent to Sigma-Aldrich D3060.\nMelbourne Australia. Same-week dispatch. COA TDS SDS included.\n\nINTENT-BASED SEARCH QUERIES:\n- dextrose starch agar australia buy\n- GC agar base Neisseria gonorrhoeae australia\n- DSA AS-1204 ausamics\n- Sigma D3060 equivalent australia\n- Neisseria gonorrhoeae culture medium australia\n- starch hydrolysis agar australia\n- amylase detection medium australia\n- GC medium base australia supplier\n- dextrose starch agar heterotrophic bacteria australia\n- Neisseria meningitidis culture agar melbourne\n=============================================================================\n--\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n.dsa204{font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;color:#1f2937;max-width:900px;margin:0 auto;line-height:1.65}\n\/* HERO — teal\/slate for clinical\/environmental *\/\n.dsa204-hero{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#0f4c75 0%,#1b6ca8 55%,#1e8bc3 100%);border-radius:10px 10px 0 0;padding:34px 30px;color:#fff}\n.dsa204-hero h1{margin:0 0 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Base \u0026amp; General-Purpose Nutrient Medium | Neisseria, Starch Hydrolysis, Heterotrophic Cultivation | Cat. No. AS-1204\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dsa204-badges\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"dsa204-badge\"\u003eCat. No. AS-1204\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"dsa204-badge\"\u003epH 7.2 ± 0.2\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"dsa204-badge\"\u003e65 g\/L\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"dsa204-badge teal\"\u003eGelatin 20 g\/L | Starch 10 g\/L\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"dsa204-badge green\"\u003e✓ GC Agar Base — Neisseria\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"dsa204-badge green\"\u003e✓ Sigma D3060 Equivalent\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"dsa204-badge amber\"\u003e🇦🇺 Made in Melbourne\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"dsa204-badge amber\"\u003e⚡ Same-Week Dispatch\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- SPEC STRIP --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dsa204-strip\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dsa204-si\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dsa204-sl\"\u003eCat. No.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dsa204-sv\"\u003eAS-1204\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dsa204-si\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dsa204-sl\"\u003epH (25°C)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dsa204-sv\"\u003e7.2 ± 0.2\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dsa204-si\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dsa204-sl\"\u003eDissolution\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dsa204-sv\"\u003e65 g\/L\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dsa204-si\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dsa204-sl\"\u003eStarch\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dsa204-sv\"\u003e10.0 g\/L\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dsa204-si\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dsa204-sl\"\u003eSterilisation\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dsa204-sv\"\u003e121°C \/ 15 min\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- TRUST BAR --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dsa204-trust\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dsa204-ti\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e📄 Full Documentation\u003c\/strong\u003eCOA, TDS \u0026amp; SDS every batch\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dsa204-ti\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e🇦🇺 Australian Stock\u003c\/strong\u003eNo import delays\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dsa204-ti\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e⚡ Same-Week Dispatch\u003c\/strong\u003eMelbourne warehouse\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dsa204-ti\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e🔬 Technical Support\u003c\/strong\u003eDirect from our team\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- TABS --\u003e \u003cinput checked id=\"ds1\" name=\"dsa204tabs\" type=\"radio\" class=\"dsa204-radio\"\u003e \u003cinput id=\"ds2\" name=\"dsa204tabs\" type=\"radio\" class=\"dsa204-radio\"\u003e \u003cinput id=\"ds3\" name=\"dsa204tabs\" type=\"radio\" class=\"dsa204-radio\"\u003e \u003cinput id=\"ds4\" name=\"dsa204tabs\" type=\"radio\" class=\"dsa204-radio\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dsa204-tabwrap\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dsa204-tabrow\"\u003e\n\u003clabel for=\"ds1\"\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/label\u003e \u003clabel for=\"ds2\"\u003eTechnical Data\u003c\/label\u003e \u003clabel for=\"ds3\"\u003eSafety Data\u003c\/label\u003e \u003clabel for=\"ds4\"\u003eQuality \u0026amp; COA\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dsa204-panels\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- TAB 1 --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dsa204-panel\" id=\"dsp1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dsa204-sh\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #374151; margin: 0 0 11px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDextrose Starch Agar (DSA, AS-1204)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a versatile nutrient medium used primarily as a \u003cstrong\u003eGC Agar Base\u003c\/strong\u003e for the cultivation of \u003cem\u003eNeisseria gonorrhoeae\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eN. meningitidis\u003c\/em\u003e when supplemented with haemoglobin and growth factors (IsoVitaleX or equivalent). It is also widely used for \u003cstrong\u003estarch hydrolysis testing\u003c\/strong\u003e (amylase activity detection with iodine flooding), \u003cstrong\u003egeneral heterotrophic bacterial cultivation\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003ecolony morphology differentiation\u003c\/strong\u003e in environmental, food, and clinical microbiology laboratories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #374151; margin: 0 0 11px;\"\u003eThe unique formula combines a rich proteose peptone nitrogen source with \u003cstrong\u003esoluble starch\u003c\/strong\u003e as both a hydrolysis substrate and energy reserve, \u003cstrong\u003egelatin\u003c\/strong\u003e as an additional protein source, \u003cstrong\u003edisodium phosphate\u003c\/strong\u003e as a pH buffer, and low dextrose (2 g\/L) for carbohydrate supplementation without the intense fermentation seen in high-sugar media.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dsa204-sh\"\u003eMode of Action — Three Functions in One Medium\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dsa204-info\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1. GC Agar Base (with supplements):\u003c\/strong\u003e DSA provides the basal nutrient platform for fastidious \u003cem\u003eNeisseria\u003c\/em\u003e spp. Proteose peptone supplies the complex nitrogen, amino acids, and growth cofactors required. With addition of 2% haemoglobin and IsoVitaleX (or Supplement B), the medium supports \u003cem\u003eN. gonorrhoeae\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eN. meningitidis\u003c\/em\u003e growth — organisms that require specific amino acids and coenzymes not present in simpler media.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Starch Hydrolysis Testing (differential use):\u003c\/strong\u003e Soluble starch (10 g\/L) is the substrate for amylase-producing bacteria. After incubation, flood the plate with Gram's iodine solution. Starch-positive organisms (amylase producers) show a \u003cstrong\u003eclear halo\u003c\/strong\u003e around the colony where starch has been hydrolysed. Starch-negative organisms remain surrounded by the \u003cstrong\u003eblue-black iodine-starch complex\u003c\/strong\u003e. This is used for identification of \u003cem\u003eBacillus\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eClostridium\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003ePseudomonas\u003c\/em\u003e, and environmental isolates.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. General Nutrient Base:\u003c\/strong\u003e Without supplementation, DSA supports broad heterotrophic bacterial growth from food, water, soil, and industrial samples. The gelatin (20 g\/L) also allows gelatinase testing — pour melted agar into gelatin agar medium or observe liquefaction.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dsa204-sh\"\u003ePrimary Applications\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dsa204-apps\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dsa204-app\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ico\"\u003e🧬\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ct\"\u003eGC Agar Base\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cs\"\u003eNeisseria gonorrhoeae \u0026amp; meningitidis with supplements\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dsa204-app\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ico\"\u003e🧪\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ct\"\u003eStarch Hydrolysis\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cs\"\u003eAmylase detection — iodine flood after incubation\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dsa204-app\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ico\"\u003e🌿\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ct\"\u003eEnvironmental\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cs\"\u003eHeterotrophic bacteria from water, soil, surfaces\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dsa204-app\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ico\"\u003e🍕\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ct\"\u003eFood Microbiology\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cs\"\u003eGeneral bacterial enumeration and isolation\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dsa204-app\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ico\"\u003e📊\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ct\"\u003eTeaching \u0026amp; Research\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cs\"\u003eStarch hydrolysis demonstrations, colony morphology\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dsa204-app\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ico\"\u003e🔬\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ct\"\u003eIndustrial QC\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cs\"\u003eAmylase-producing organism screening\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dsa204-sh\"\u003eStarch Hydrolysis Test Protocol\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dsa204-steps\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dsa204-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dsa204-stepn\"\u003e1\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dsa204-stept\"\u003eInoculate the DSA plate with the test organism(s) by point inoculation or streaking. Leave adequate space between colonies for halo visualisation.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dsa204-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dsa204-stepn\"\u003e2\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dsa204-stept\"\u003eIncubate at \u003cstrong\u003e35–37°C for 24–48 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e (or at the appropriate temperature for the organism being tested).\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dsa204-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dsa204-stepn\"\u003e3\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dsa204-stept\"\u003eAfter incubation, flood the plate with \u003cstrong\u003eGram's iodine solution\u003c\/strong\u003e (Lugol's iodine). Pour enough to cover the agar surface. Wait 30–60 seconds.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dsa204-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dsa204-stepn\"\u003e4\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dsa204-stept\"\u003ePour off excess iodine and observe immediately (result fades on standing).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePositive:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clear\/white halo around colony = starch hydrolysed by amylase.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNegative:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue-black colouration around and under colony = starch intact.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dsa204-teal-info\"\u003eⓘ \u003cstrong\u003eStarch hydrolysis positive organisms include:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eBacillus subtilis\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eBacillus amyloliquefaciens\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eClostridium\u003c\/em\u003e spp., \u003cem\u003ePseudomonas\u003c\/em\u003e spp. (some), \u003cem\u003eAspergillus\u003c\/em\u003e spp., many environmental Actinomycetes. Negative: \u003cem\u003eE. coli\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eStaphylococcus aureus\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003ePseudomonas aeruginosa\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dsa204-sh\"\u003eGC Agar Preparation (Neisseria)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dsa204-info\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandard GC Agar for N. gonorrhoeae:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1. Prepare DSA base at 65 g\/L. Autoclave 121°C \/ 15 min. Cool to 50–55°C.\u003cbr\u003e2. Add aseptically: \u003cstrong\u003e2% haemoglobin solution\u003c\/strong\u003e (equal volume, pre-sterilised) to form chocolate agar colour.\u003cbr\u003e3. Add aseptically: \u003cstrong\u003eIsoVitaleX Enrichment\u003c\/strong\u003e (or Supplement B) at 1% v\/v — supplies NAD, glutamine, coenzymes, thiamine pyrophosphate.\u003cbr\u003e4. Mix gently and pour plates immediately. Incubate inoculated plates at \u003cstrong\u003e35–37°C in 5% CO₂\u003c\/strong\u003e for 24–48h.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResult:\u003c\/strong\u003e N. gonorrhoeae grows as small, translucent, glistening colonies on the chocolate-coloured medium.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dsa204-sh\"\u003eDSA vs Comparable General Nutrient Media\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"dsa204-tbl\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMedium\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eKey Components\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStarch\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGelatin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest For\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #e0f2fe;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDSA (AS-1204) ★\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProteose Peptone 15g + Starch 10g + Gelatin 20g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e✓ 10 g\/L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e✓ 20 g\/L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGC Agar Base; starch hydrolysis; heterotrophs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNutrient Agar (AS-1309)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeptone 5g + Beef Extract 3g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e✕\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e✕\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNon-fastidious general cultivation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f9ff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTryptic Soy Agar (AS-1371)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCasein 15g + Soy 5g + NaCl 5g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e✕\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e✕\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSP\/EP sterility, general enrichment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStarch Agar (plain)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeptone + Starch only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e✓\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e✕\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStarch hydrolysis only; no gelatin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f9ff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlate Count Agar (AS-1329)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTryptone 5g + Yeast Extract 2.5g + Glucose 1g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e✕\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e✕\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTotal viable count (TVC) — food\/water\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dsa204-sh\"\u003eFAQs\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dsa204-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dsa204-fq\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dsa204-fqq\"\u003e❓ What is the role of gelatin in this formula?\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dsa204-fqa\"\u003eGelatin (20 g\/L) serves two functions. First, it is an additional protein\/nitrogen source providing amino acids from partial hydrolysis during autoclaving. Second, it can be used for gelatinase activity testing — some protocols use DSA to observe gelatin liquefaction by gelatinase-producing organisms. At pH 7.2 and normal incubation temperatures, the agar remains solid; gelatin liquefaction produces a characteristic zone around active colonies.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dsa204-fq\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dsa204-fqq\"\u003e❓ Why is the dextrose concentration so low (2 g\/L)?\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dsa204-fqa\"\u003eThe low dextrose (2 g\/L) provides a minimal carbohydrate energy source without promoting intense fermentation that would drop the pH and affect starch hydrolysis test results or suppress fastidious organisms. In GC Agar applications, high fermentable sugar can inhibit \u003cem\u003eNeisseria\u003c\/em\u003e spp. The primary carbohydrate energy reserve in this medium is the soluble starch (10 g\/L), not dextrose.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dsa204-fq\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dsa204-fqq\"\u003e❓ Is DSA the same as GC Agar Base?\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dsa204-fqa\"\u003eYes — Dextrose Starch Agar is widely used as a GC Agar Base (GC = gonococcal culture). The formula (Proteose Peptone + Soluble Starch + Gelatin + Dextrose + NaCl + Na₂HPO₄ + Agar) is the same formulation commercially sold as GC Medium Base by Sigma-Aldrich (D3060) and equivalent suppliers. With haemoglobin and IsoVitaleX supplementation it becomes the standard Chocolate GC Agar for \u003cem\u003eNeisseria gonorrhoeae\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dsa204-fq\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dsa204-fqq\"\u003e❓ What iodine solution should I use for the starch hydrolysis test?\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dsa204-fqa\"\u003eGram's iodine (Lugol's iodine): iodine 1g + potassium iodide 2g in 300 mL distilled water. This is the standard reagent for starch hydrolysis testing on solid media. Flood the plate, wait 30–60 seconds, pour off the excess, and read immediately — the clear halo fades quickly.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dsa204-fq\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dsa204-fqq\"\u003e❓ Is AS-1204 equivalent to Sigma-Aldrich D3060?\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dsa204-fqa\"\u003eYes — AS-1204 follows the same formula: Proteose Peptone 15g, Dextrose 2g, Soluble Starch 10g, NaCl 5g, Na₂HPO₄ 3g, Gelatin 20g, Agar 10g = 65 g\/L, pH 7.2 ± 0.2. Full COA included with every batch.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dsa204-sh\"\u003eCross-Reference \/ Equivalents\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"dsa204-tbl\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct Name\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCat. No.\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSigma-Aldrich \/ Merck\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDextrose Starch Agar (GC Medium Base)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eD3060\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMerck Millipore\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGC Agar Base\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.10210\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHiMedia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDextrose Starch Agar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM263\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThermo Scientific \/ Oxoid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGC Agar Base\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCM0367\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dsa204-sh\"\u003eRelated Products\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dsa204-related\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ausamics.com.au\/products\/nutrient-agar\" class=\"dsa204-rp\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rcat\"\u003eAS-1309\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rname\"\u003eNutrient Agar\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ruse\"\u003eGeneral non-fastidious\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ausamics.com.au\/products\/tryptic-soy-agar\" class=\"dsa204-rp\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rcat\"\u003eAS-1371\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rname\"\u003eTryptic Soy Agar\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ruse\"\u003eUSP\/EP sterility \u0026amp; general\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ausamics.com.au\/products\/plate-count-skim-milk-agar\" class=\"dsa204-rp\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rcat\"\u003eAS-1329\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rname\"\u003ePlate Count Agar\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ruse\"\u003eTotal viable count — food\/water\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ausamics.com.au\/collections\/culture-media\" class=\"dsa204-rp\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rcat\"\u003eVIEW ALL\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rname\"\u003eCulture Media\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ruse\"\u003eFull catalogue →\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- end tab 1 --\u003e \u003c!-- TAB 2 --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dsa204-panel\" id=\"dsp2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dsa204-sh\"\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"dsa204-tbl\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDextrose Starch Agar (DSA)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCatalogue Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAS-1204\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSynonyms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGC Agar Base; GC Medium Base; Chocolate Agar Base; Dextrose Starch Medium; Neisseria Culture Agar Base\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommercial Equivalents\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSigma-Aldrich D3060 | Merck 1.10210 | HiMedia M263 | Oxoid CM0367\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedium Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGeneral-purpose nutrient agar; GC Agar Base (when supplemented)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDissolution\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e65 g\/L in distilled or deionised water\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinal pH at 25°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.2 ± 0.2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSterilisation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAutoclave 121°C for 15 minutes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAppearance (powder)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight beige to cream, free-flowing homogeneous powder\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAppearance (prepared agar)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePale amber, clear to slightly opalescent; firm gel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStorage (powder)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15–30°C, dry, tightly sealed, away from direct sunlight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStorage (prepared plates)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2–8°C, inverted, protected from light; use within 2 weeks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHS Tariff Code\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3821.00.00\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dsa204-sh\"\u003eFormula — Per Litre (Sigma-Aldrich D3060 \/ Merck Reference)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"dsa204-tbl\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIngredient\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eg \/ L\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFunction\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #e0f2fe;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProteose Peptone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e15.0\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrimary nitrogen source — long-chain peptides, amino acids, growth factors for fastidious organisms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoluble Starch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10.0\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePolysaccharide energy reserve; substrate for amylase (starch hydrolysis) testing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #e0f2fe;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGelatin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e20.0\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdditional protein\/nitrogen source; substrate for gelatinase activity testing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSodium Chloride (NaCl)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5.0\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOsmotic balance — physiological ionic strength\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #e0f2fe;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDisodium Phosphate (Na₂HPO₄)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3.0\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH buffer — maintains pH 7.2 ± 0.2 during growth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDextrose (D-Glucose)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2.0\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupplementary carbon\/energy source; low level avoids excessive acid production\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #e0f2fe;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAgar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10.0\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolidifying agent (lower than standard 15 g\/L — softer gel for colonial spread)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"margin-top: 2px;\" class=\"dsa204-tbl\"\u003e\n\u003ctfoot\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"dsa204-formula-total\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTotal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e65.0 g\/L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH 7.2 ± 0.2 at 25°C — Autoclave 121°C \/ 15 min\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tfoot\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dsa204-info\"\u003eⓘ \u003cstrong\u003eNote on agar level (10 g\/L):\u003c\/strong\u003e DSA uses a lower agar concentration (10 g\/L) than standard media (15 g\/L), producing a slightly softer gel. This is consistent with the Sigma D3060 reference formula and optimises surface characteristics for \u003cem\u003eNeisseria\u003c\/em\u003e colony morphology observation.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dsa204-sh\"\u003ePreparation Protocol\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dsa204-steps\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dsa204-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dsa204-stepn\"\u003e1\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dsa204-stept\"\u003eSuspend \u003cstrong\u003e65 g\u003c\/strong\u003e of dehydrated DSA (AS-1204) in \u003cstrong\u003e1 litre of purified or distilled water\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dsa204-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dsa204-stepn\"\u003e2\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dsa204-stept\"\u003eMix well. Heat with frequent agitation and bring to a gentle boil for \u003cstrong\u003e1 minute\u003c\/strong\u003e until fully dissolved.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dsa204-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dsa204-stepn\"\u003e3\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dsa204-stept\"\u003eSterilise by autoclaving at \u003cstrong\u003e121°C for 15 minutes\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dsa204-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dsa204-stepn\"\u003e4\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dsa204-stept\"\u003eCool to \u003cstrong\u003e50–55°C\u003c\/strong\u003e. For GC Agar: add supplements aseptically (haemoglobin 2% + IsoVitaleX 1%) and mix gently. For plain DSA: pour directly.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dsa204-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dsa204-stepn\"\u003e5\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dsa204-stept\"\u003ePour approximately \u003cstrong\u003e20 mL per 90 mm Petri dish\u003c\/strong\u003e. Allow to solidify. Store prepared plates \u003cstrong\u003einverted at 2–8°C\u003c\/strong\u003e; use within 2 weeks.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dsa204-sh\"\u003eQuality Control Organisms\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"dsa204-tbl\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOrganism (ATCC)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eApplication\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIncubation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eExpected Result\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eNeisseria gonorrhoeae\u003c\/em\u003e (49226)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGC Agar Base (+ supplements)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e35°C \/ 5% CO₂ \/ 24–48h\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall, translucent, glistening colonies ✓\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eEscherichia coli\u003c\/em\u003e (25922)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGeneral growth (plain DSA)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e35°C \/ 18–24h\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGood growth; starch hydrolysis negative ✓\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eBacillus subtilis\u003c\/em\u003e (6633)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStarch hydrolysis test\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e35°C \/ 24–48h\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGood growth; clear halo with iodine (positive) ✓\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eStaphylococcus aureus\u003c\/em\u003e (25923)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGeneral growth (plain DSA)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e35°C \/ 18–24h\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGood growth; starch hydrolysis negative ✓\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dsa204-sh\"\u003eLiterature \u0026amp; References\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"dsa204-tbl\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e#\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eReference\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSigma-Aldrich \/ Merck. Dextrose Starch Agar (GC Medium Base), Cat. D3060. Specification sheet; current edition. [Reference formula]\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMurray PR, et al. Manual of Clinical Microbiology. 12th ed. ASM Press; 2019. [GC Agar for Neisseria culture]\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCLSI. Performance Standards for Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing of Neisseria gonorrhoeae. CLSI M100; current edition.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAtlas RM. Handbook of Microbiological Media. 4th ed. CRC Press; 2010. [Dextrose Starch Agar and starch hydrolysis methodology]\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISO 11133:2014. Culture media performance testing. Geneva: ISO; 2014.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- end tab 2 --\u003e \u003c!-- TAB 3 --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dsa204-panel\" id=\"dsp3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dsa204-green-info\"\u003e📄 \u003cstrong\u003eFull 16-section GHS SDS available\u003c\/strong\u003e (Australian WHS Regulations 2023 \/ GHS 7th Edition) — \u003ca style=\"color: #1a4731;\" href=\"mailto:support@ausamics.com.au\"\u003esupport@ausamics.com.au\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dsa204-sh\"\u003eSection 1 — Identification\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"dsa204-tbl\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDextrose Starch Agar (DSA)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCatalogue No.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAS-1204\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupplier\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAuSaMicS Pty Ltd | ABN 56 676 640 467\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAddress\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e31 Longview CT, Thomastown VIC 3074, Australia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEmergency\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePoisons Information Centre: \u003cstrong\u003e13 11 26\u003c\/strong\u003e (24 hr)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePhone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e+61 412 520 598 | support@ausamics.com.au\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dsa204-sh\"\u003eSection 2 — Hazard Identification (GHS 7th Ed \/ WHS 2023)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"dsa204-tbl\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGHS Classification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNOT classified as a hazardous substance under Australian WHS Regulations 2023 at intended use concentrations.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSignal Word\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOther Hazards\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCombustible dry powder. Dust may cause mild respiratory irritation. No significant chemical hazard at normal laboratory handling levels.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dsa204-sh\"\u003eComposition Summary\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"dsa204-tbl\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eComponent\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eg\/L\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCAS\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHazard\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProteose Peptone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e73049-73-7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot hazardous\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoluble Starch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9005-84-9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot hazardous\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGelatin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9000-70-8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot hazardous\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSodium Chloride\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7647-14-5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot hazardous\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDisodium Phosphate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7558-79-4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot hazardous\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDextrose\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50-99-7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot hazardous\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAgar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9002-18-0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot hazardous\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"dsa204-tbl\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRespiratory PPE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eP1 filter when weighing bulk powder\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEye Protection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSafety glasses when handling dry powder\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSkin \/ Gloves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNitrile gloves when handling inoculated cultures\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWaste (plain DSA)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAutoclave inoculated plates (121°C \/ 15 min) before disposal as general microbiological waste\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTransport\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot dangerous goods — ADG, IMDG, IATA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegulatory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAustralian WHS Regulations 2023 | GHS 7th Edition | AICIS compliant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dsa204-danger\"\u003e⚠️ \u003cstrong\u003eBiosafety — GC Agar use with Neisseria:\u003c\/strong\u003e When used as GC Agar Base for \u003cem\u003eNeisseria gonorrhoeae\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem\u003eN. meningitidis\u003c\/em\u003e, handle inoculated plates per BSL-2 requirements. \u003cem\u003eN. meningitidis\u003c\/em\u003e cultures require particular care — laboratory-acquired meningococcal disease has been reported from aerosol exposure. All manipulations must be performed in a biological safety cabinet. Consult your institutional biosafety officer and applicable WHS requirements.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- end tab 3 --\u003e \u003c!-- TAB 4 --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dsa204-panel\" id=\"dsp4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dsa204-sh\"\u003eQuality Specifications\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"dsa204-tbl\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMethod\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAppearance (powder)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight beige to cream, free-flowing, homogeneous\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVisual\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAppearance (prepared agar)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePale amber, clear to slightly opalescent; firm gel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVisual after dissolution\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH (prepared, 25°C)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.2 ± 0.2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH meter (calibrated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDissolution\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eComplete at 65 g\/L with boiling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVisual\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMoisture Content\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e≤5.0% (w\/w)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLoss on drying\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth — \u003cem\u003eE. coli\u003c\/em\u003e ATCC 25922\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGood growth at 35°C \/ 18–24h; ≤100 CFU inoculum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISO 11133:2014\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth — \u003cem\u003eS. aureus\u003c\/em\u003e ATCC 25923\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGood growth at 35°C \/ 18–24h; ≤100 CFU inoculum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISO 11133:2014\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStarch hydrolysis function\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClear halo with iodine around \u003cem\u003eB. subtilis\u003c\/em\u003e ATCC 6633 colonies\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIodine flooding test\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBatch COA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAvailable every production lot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncluded with order\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dsa204-sh\"\u003eManufacturing \u0026amp; Documentation\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dsa204-green-info\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufactured by AuSaMicS Pty Ltd\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e31 Longview CT, Thomastown VIC 3074, Australia | ABN 56 676 640 467\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✓ Formulated per Sigma-Aldrich D3060 \/ Merck 1.10210 reference specification\u003cbr\u003e✓ Batch-level QC per ISO 11133:2014 — pH, growth promotion, appearance\u003cbr\u003e✓ COA, TDS, SDS included with every order\u003cbr\u003e✓ Australian stock — same-week dispatch, no import delays\u003cbr\u003e✓ Technical support from our microbiology team\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dsa204-warn\"\u003e⚠️ For laboratory and research use only. Not for food, veterinary, therapeutic, or direct human use. Handle inoculated cultures per institutional biosafety requirements.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- end tab 4 --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dsa204-footer\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuSaMicS Pty Ltd\u003c\/strong\u003e | 31 Longview CT, Thomastown VIC 3074, Australia | ABN 56 676 640 467\u003cbr\u003esupport@ausamics.com.au | +61 412 520 598 | www.ausamics.com.au\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #94a3b8;\"\u003eThe information provided is accurate to the best of our knowledge at the time of publication. AuSaMicS Pty Ltd accepts no liability for any loss, damage, or injury arising from use outside the intended application. 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