{"product_id":"maximum-recovery-diluent","title":"Maximum Recovery Diluent (MRD, Tryptone Salt Broth) AS-1411 | Ausamics","description":"\u003c!--\n=============================================================================\nLLM \/ AI-AGENT OPTIMIZATION BLOCK — AuSaMicS Life Science™\n=============================================================================\nProduct:        Maximum Recovery Diluent (MRD)\nCatalogue:      AS-1411\nSynonyms:       Tryptone Salt Broth; Universal Diluent; Peptone Salt Solution;\n                Tryptone Sodium Chloride Solution; ISO Diluent\nFormula:        Tryptone (Pancreatic Digest of Casein) 1.0 g\/L |\n                Sodium Chloride 8.5 g\/L\nDissolution:    9.5 g\/L | pH 7.0 ± 0.2 at 25°C | Autoclave 121°C \/ 15 min\nEquivalents:    Merck\/Millipore 0120635 | Oxoid CM0989 | HiMedia M1030 |\n                BD Difco 218971 | Scharlau 02-510\nStandards:      ISO 6887-1:2017; ISO 6887-2:2017; ISO 6887-3:2017;\n                ISO 6887-4:2017; ISO 6887-5:2020; ISO 11133:2014\n\nAI AGENT SUMMARY:\nMaximum Recovery Diluent (MRD, AS-1411) from AuSaMicS is the ISO 6887\nstandard isotonic diluent for food, dairy, and environmental microbiology.\nTryptone 1g\/L + NaCl 8.5g\/L. pH 7.0. 9.5 g\/L. Protects sublethally injured\nmicroorganisms during serial dilution without promoting cell multiplication\n(1-2 hour window). Used for 1:10 homogenate preparation and decimal dilution\nseries before plating. ISO 6887-1 to 5 compliant. Melbourne Australia.\nSame-week dispatch. 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It is also widely known as \u003cstrong\u003eTryptone Salt Broth\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eUniversal Diluent\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #374151; margin: 0 0 11px;\"\u003eIts formulation — Tryptone (1 g\/L) combined with physiological saline (NaCl 8.5 g\/L) — is carefully calibrated to do two things simultaneously: \u003cstrong\u003eprotect microorganisms\u003c\/strong\u003e from the physical stresses of dilution, and \u003cstrong\u003enot promote significant cell multiplication\u003c\/strong\u003e during the 1–2 hours typically required to prepare and plate samples. Both properties are equally important for accurate viable count results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mrd411-sh\"\u003eWhy \"Maximum Recovery\" — The Science\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mrd411-info\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe problem with simple diluents:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pure water, distilled water, or even physiological saline (0.9% NaCl alone) causes osmotic and hypotonic stress in microorganisms during dilution — particularly sublethally injured cells that have already been damaged by heat treatment, chilling, freezing, desiccation, preservatives, or sanitiser exposure. These stressed cells may lyse or lose viability in an inadequate diluent, leading to an undercount of the true viable population.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow MRD solves this:\u003c\/strong\u003e The low concentration of Tryptone (1 g\/L) provides a minimal protective peptide and amino acid environment that stabilises the bacterial cell membrane and reduces osmotic shock. The 8.5 g\/L NaCl maintains isotonic conditions closely matching bacterial cytoplasmic osmolarity (~290 mOsm\/kg). Together, these components preserve stressed organisms through the dilution process — maximising the recovery of the true viable count on the subsequent plating step.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy not a richer medium?\u003c\/strong\u003e Higher nutrient concentrations (as in Buffered Peptone Water or TSB) would allow cells to begin multiplying during sample preparation, inflating the viable count. 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ISO 6887 standard. Best for stressed\/injured organisms. 1–2h working window. Preferred for food and dairy.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mrd411-vc\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vt\"\u003eBuffered Peptone Water (AS-1139)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vs\"\u003ePeptone 10g\/L + buffers. ISO 6579 (Salmonella). Pre-enrichment only — too nutritious as a diluent (promotes growth).\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mrd411-vc\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vt\"\u003ePeptone Water (0.1%)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vs\"\u003ePeptone 1g\/L only, no salt. Less osmotic protection than MRD. Older method; ISO 6887 now prefers MRD.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mrd411-vc\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vt\"\u003ePhysiological Saline (0.9% NaCl)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vs\"\u003eNaCl 9g\/L, no peptone. No membrane protection. Acceptable for robust organisms but not recommended for injured cells.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mrd411-vc\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vt\"\u003eRinger's Solution (1\/4 strength)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vs\"\u003eMulti-salt isotonic solution. Some standards reference this but ISO 6887 specifies MRD as the primary diluent.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mrd411-sh\"\u003eISO 6887 Application Scope\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mrd411-iso\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISO 6887-1:2017\u003c\/strong\u003e — General rules for preparation of test samples, initial suspension and decimal dilutions\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISO 6887-2:2017\u003c\/strong\u003e — Meat and meat products\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISO 6887-3:2017\u003c\/strong\u003e — Fish and fishery products\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISO 6887-4:2017\u003c\/strong\u003e — Dairy products and dairy processing environment\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISO 6887-5:2020\u003c\/strong\u003e — Surface samples obtained by contact plates and swabs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMRD (Tryptone 1 g\/L + NaCl 8.5 g\/L, pH 7.0) is the specified primary diluent across all five parts.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mrd411-sh\"\u003eFAQs\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mrd411-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mrd411-fq\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mrd411-fqq\"\u003e❓ Why does MRD protect stressed microorganisms better than saline alone?\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mrd411-fqa\"\u003eSaline (0.9% NaCl) provides osmotic balance but no membrane stabilisation. Sublethally injured bacteria — damaged by heat, cold, desiccation, sanitisers, or preservatives — have compromised membranes that are vulnerable to the dilution process itself. The 1 g\/L Tryptone in MRD provides short peptides and amino acids that stabilise and partially repair these damaged membranes, maintaining cell integrity through the dilution and holding period before plating. This is why MRD recovers more viable cells than saline alone from processed or stressed food samples.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mrd411-fq\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mrd411-fqq\"\u003e❓ How long can I hold diluted samples in MRD before plating?\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mrd411-fqa\"\u003eISO 6887-1 recommends that the time between preparation of the first dilution and inoculation of the agar plates should not exceed 45 minutes at room temperature (20–25°C). Some validated methods allow up to 1–2 hours. At 1 g\/L Tryptone, cell multiplication is negligible within this window — but viable counts will drift if samples are held too long, particularly for rapidly growing organisms. For stressed organisms, plate as quickly as possible after preparation to maximise recovery.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mrd411-fq\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mrd411-fqq\"\u003e❓ Can I use MRD instead of Buffered Peptone Water for Salmonella pre-enrichment?\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mrd411-fqa\"\u003eNo — these are different purposes. MRD is a diluent, not an enrichment medium. Buffered Peptone Water (BPW, ISO 6579) contains 10 g\/L peptone and pH buffers designed to allow Salmonella to recover and multiply during a pre-enrichment step. Using MRD (1 g\/L peptone) for Salmonella pre-enrichment would be inadequate and non-compliant with ISO 6579. Use BPW (AS-1139) for Salmonella pre-enrichment and MRD for decimal dilutions before plate counting.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mrd411-fq\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mrd411-fqq\"\u003e❓ Why is NaCl 8.5 g\/L rather than 9 g\/L (physiological saline)?\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mrd411-fqa\"\u003e8.5 g\/L NaCl (~145 mM) is the ISO 6887 specification and represents the osmolarity at which the combined Tryptone + NaCl solution is isotonic for the broadest range of food-associated microorganisms. Standard physiological saline (0.9% = 9 g\/L) is formulated for mammalian cell applications and is slightly higher than optimal for many bacterial species. The 8.5 g\/L NaCl in MRD is consistent across Merck\/Millipore 0120635, Oxoid CM0989, BD Difco 218971, and all ISO-reference commercial preparations.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mrd411-fq\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mrd411-fqq\"\u003e❓ Is AS-1411 equivalent to Merck 0120635 and Oxoid CM0989?\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mrd411-fqa\"\u003eYes — AS-1411 follows the same ISO 6887 specification: Tryptone (Pancreatic Digest of Casein) 1.0 g\/L, Sodium Chloride 8.5 g\/L, pH 7.0 ± 0.2, dissolution 9.5 g\/L, autoclave 121°C \/ 15 min. Full COA supplied with every batch for side-by-side verification.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mrd411-sh\"\u003eCross-Reference \/ Equivalents\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mrd411-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\u003eMerck \/ Millipore\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Recovery Diluent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0120635\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThermo Scientific \/ Oxoid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Recovery Diluent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCM0989\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBD Difco\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Recovery Diluent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e218971\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHiMedia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Recovery Diluent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM1030\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScharlau Microbiology\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Recovery Diluent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e02-510\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mrd411-sh\"\u003eRelated Products\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mrd411-related\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ausamics.com.au\/products\/buffered-peptone-water\" class=\"mrd411-rp\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rcat\"\u003eAS-1139\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rname\"\u003eBuffered Peptone Water\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ruse\"\u003eSalmonella pre-enrichment (ISO 6579)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ausamics.com.au\/products\/plate-count-agar\" class=\"mrd411-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 plating medium\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ausamics.com.au\/products\/nutrient-broth\" class=\"mrd411-rp\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rcat\"\u003eAS-1309\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rname\"\u003eNutrient Broth\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ruse\"\u003eGeneral non-selective enrichment\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ausamics.com.au\/collections\/culture-media\" class=\"mrd411-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=\"mrd411-panel\" id=\"mrp2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mrd411-sh\"\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mrd411-tbl\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Recovery Diluent (MRD)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCatalogue Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAS-1411\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSynonyms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTryptone Salt Broth; Universal Diluent; Peptone Salt Solution; Tryptone Sodium Chloride Solution; ISO Diluent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegulatory Standard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISO 6887-1:2017 to ISO 6887-5:2020 — specified primary diluent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommercial Equivalents\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMerck\/Millipore 0120635 | Oxoid CM0989 | BD Difco 218971 | HiMedia M1030 | Scharlau 02-510\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedium Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIsotonic protective diluent (liquid, no agar)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDissolution\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9.5 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\u003e7.0 ± 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\u003eCream to light beige, free-flowing homogeneous powder\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAppearance (prepared solution)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClear, colourless to very pale straw; no precipitate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStorage (powder)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBelow 30°C, dry, tightly sealed, away from light\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStorage (prepared solution)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2–8°C; use within 2 weeks of preparation\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=\"mrd411-sh\"\u003eFormula — Per Litre (ISO 6887 Reference)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mrd411-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: #f0f8ff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTryptone (Pancreatic Digest of Casein)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1.0\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimal protective peptides and amino acids — stabilises stressed cell membranes without promoting significant multiplication within the 1–2h working window\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSodium Chloride (NaCl)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8.5\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaintains isotonic conditions (~145 mM) — prevents osmotic shock during dilution of food and environmental samples\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"margin-top: 2px;\" class=\"mrd411-tbl\"\u003e\n\u003ctfoot\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"mrd411-formula-total\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTotal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9.5 g\/L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH 7.0 ± 0.2 at 25°C — Autoclave 121°C \/ 15 min — Clear colourless solution\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tfoot\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mrd411-info\"\u003eⓘ The simplicity of this formula is deliberate. Two components, precisely balanced — enough to protect, not enough to enrich. Any modification (increasing peptone, adding phosphate buffer) changes the fundamental protective-to-non-proliferative balance that defines MRD. Use AS-1411 as specified for ISO 6887 compliant methods.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mrd411-sh\"\u003ePreparation Protocol\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mrd411-steps\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mrd411-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mrd411-stepn\"\u003e1\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mrd411-stept\"\u003eSuspend \u003cstrong\u003e9.5 g\u003c\/strong\u003e of dehydrated MRD (AS-1411) in \u003cstrong\u003e1 litre of purified or distilled water\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mrd411-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mrd411-stepn\"\u003e2\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mrd411-stept\"\u003eMix thoroughly until completely dissolved. Gentle heating may be used if necessary — the powder dissolves readily at room temperature.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mrd411-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mrd411-stepn\"\u003e3\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mrd411-stept\"\u003eDispense into tubes, bottles, or flasks at the required volumes (typically \u003cstrong\u003e9 mL per tube\u003c\/strong\u003e for 1:10 dilutions, or 90 mL per bottle for 1:10 initial homogenisation).\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mrd411-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mrd411-stepn\"\u003e4\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mrd411-stept\"\u003eSterilise by autoclaving at \u003cstrong\u003e121°C for 15 minutes\u003c\/strong\u003e. Allow to cool before use.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mrd411-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mrd411-stepn\"\u003e5\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mrd411-stept\"\u003eCheck for clarity after autoclaving — prepared MRD should be clear and colourless. Discard if turbid or precipitate is visible.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mrd411-warn\"\u003e⚠️ \u003cstrong\u003eHolding time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Per ISO 6887-1, plate within 45 minutes of preparing the first dilution at 20–25°C. Prolonged holding allows viable counts to change, particularly for rapidly growing organisms or very contaminated samples.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mrd411-sh\"\u003eISO 6887 Serial Dilution Protocol\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mrd411-tbl\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStep\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAction\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDilution\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVolume\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInitial suspension\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdd 10 g (or 10 mL) of test sample to 90 mL MRD in Stomacher bag or blender jar. Homogenise 30–60s (Stomacher) or blend\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10⁻¹ (1:10)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e90 mL MRD + 10g sample\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f8ff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRest\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAllow 10–15 min at room temperature for injured cells to recover before further dilution\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10⁻¹\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFirst decimal dilution\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTransfer 1 mL from 10⁻¹ into 9 mL MRD. Mix thoroughly (vortex 5s)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10⁻² (1:100)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9 mL MRD tube\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f8ff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFurther dilutions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRepeat 1 mL → 9 mL transfers using fresh MRD tubes each step\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10⁻³, 10⁻⁴…\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9 mL MRD tubes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInoculate agar plates from appropriate dilutions within 45 min\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePer method SOP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTypically 1 mL or 0.1 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mrd411-sh\"\u003eQC Performance — Recovery Test\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mrd411-tbl\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOrganism (ATCC)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eInoculum\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRecovery Specification\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\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eStaphylococcus aureus\u003c\/em\u003e (6538)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,000–10,000 CFU\/tube\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e≥70% recovery vs control at T0, 45 min, 1h (35°C on TSA)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISO 11133:2014\/Amd 1:2018\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cem\u003ePseudomonas aeruginosa\u003c\/em\u003e (9027)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,000–10,000 CFU\/tube\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e≥70% recovery vs control at T0, 45 min, 1h\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISO 11133:2014\/Amd 1:2018\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eEscherichia coli\u003c\/em\u003e (8739)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,000–10,000 CFU\/tube\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e≥70% recovery vs control at T0, 45 min, 1h\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISO 11133:2014\/Amd 1:2018\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eCandida albicans\u003c\/em\u003e (10231)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,000–10,000 CFU\/tube\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e≥70% recovery vs control at T0, 45 min, 1h (on SDA)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISO 11133:2014\/Amd 1:2018\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mrd411-sh\"\u003eLiterature \u0026amp; References\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mrd411-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\u003eISO 6887-1:2017. Microbiology of the food chain — Preparation of test samples, initial suspension and decimal dilutions for microbiological examination — Part 1: General rules for preparation of initial suspension and decimal dilutions. Geneva: ISO; 2017. \u003cstrong\u003e[Primary reference — MRD specified as standard diluent]\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISO 6887-4:2017. Part 4: Specific rules for the preparation of dairy products and dairy processing environment. Geneva: ISO; 2017.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISO 11133:2014\/Amd 1:2018. Performance testing of culture media — Amendment 1: Diluent performance testing. Geneva: ISO; 2018. [Recovery testing protocol for MRD]\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMerck KGaA. Maximum Recovery Diluent, Cat. 0120635. Technical Data Sheet; current edition. [Reference commercial specification]\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOxoid. Maximum Recovery Diluent, Cat. CM0989. Technical information; current edition.\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=\"mrd411-panel\" id=\"mrp3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mrd411-green-info\"\u003e📄 \u003cstrong\u003eFull 16-section GHS SDS available\u003c\/strong\u003e (Australian WHS Regulations 2023 \/ GHS 7th Edition) — \u003ca style=\"color: #276749;\" href=\"mailto:support@ausamics.com.au\"\u003esupport@ausamics.com.au\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mrd411-sh\"\u003eSection 1 — Identification\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mrd411-tbl\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Recovery Diluent (MRD)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCatalogue No.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAS-1411\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntended Use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIsotonic diluent for food, dairy, environmental, and pharmaceutical microbiology — serial dilution and sample preparation per ISO 6887\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=\"mrd411-sh\"\u003eSection 2 — Hazard Identification (GHS 7th Ed \/ WHS 2023)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mrd411-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 from NaCl and Tryptone may cause mild respiratory irritation — use P1 filter when weighing bulk quantities. No significant chemical hazard at laboratory handling levels.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mrd411-sh\"\u003eComposition Summary\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mrd411-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\u003eTryptone (Pancreatic Digest of Casein)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e91079-38-8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot hazardous\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSodium Chloride (NaCl)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7647-14-5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot hazardous at use level\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mrd411-tbl\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRespiratory PPE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eP1 filter when weighing bulk powder. Not required for routine small-scale handling.\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 diluent and samples\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFirst Aid — Eyes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIrrigate with water ≥10 min. Seek advice if irritation persists.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWaste (sterile \/ unused)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDispose as general laboratory waste per local regulations.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWaste (inoculated samples)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAutoclave (121°C \/ 15 min) before disposal as microbiological waste per institutional biosafety procedures.\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\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- end tab 3 --\u003e \u003c!-- TAB 4 --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mrd411-panel\" id=\"mrp4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mrd411-sh\"\u003eQuality Specifications\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mrd411-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\u003eCream to light beige, free-flowing, homogeneous powder\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVisual\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAppearance (prepared solution)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClear, colourless to very pale straw; no precipitate or turbidity\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\u003e7.0 ± 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 9.5 g\/L; no undissolved particulate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVisual\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSterility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo growth after incubation at 35°C for 14 days (uninoculated tubes)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSterility check per ISO 11133\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecovery — \u003cem\u003eS. aureus\u003c\/em\u003e ATCC 6538\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e≥70% recovery vs T0 at T45 min and T1h at 35°C on TSA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISO 11133:2014\/Amd 1:2018\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecovery — \u003cem\u003eE. coli\u003c\/em\u003e ATCC 8739\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e≥70% recovery vs T0 at T45 min and T1h\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISO 11133:2014\/Amd 1:2018\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecovery — \u003cem\u003eP. aeruginosa\u003c\/em\u003e ATCC 9027\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e≥70% recovery vs T0 at T45 min and T1h\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISO 11133:2014\/Amd 1:2018\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecovery — \u003cem\u003eC. albicans\u003c\/em\u003e ATCC 10231\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e≥70% recovery vs T0 at T45 min and T1h on SDA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISO 11133:2014\/Amd 1:2018\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 every order\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mrd411-sh\"\u003eManufacturing \u0026amp; Documentation\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mrd411-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 ISO 6887 specification — Tryptone 1.0 g\/L + NaCl 8.5 g\/L, pH 7.0 ± 0.2\u003cbr\u003e✓ Equivalent to Merck\/Millipore 0120635, Oxoid CM0989, BD Difco 218971\u003cbr\u003e✓ Batch QC per ISO 11133:2014\/Amd 1:2018 — pH, sterility, recovery performance\u003cbr\u003e✓ COA, TDS, SDS included with every order\u003cbr\u003e✓ Australian stock — same-week dispatch, no import delays\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mrd411-warn\"\u003e⚠️ For laboratory, food safety, dairy, environmental, and quality control use only. Not for food, therapeutic, or direct human use. Always autoclave inoculated diluent before disposal.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- end tab 4 --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mrd411-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. This document does not constitute a warranty of any kind.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ausamics Life Science","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48536985829631,"sku":"AS-1411-500G","price":77.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0771\/1087\/0271\/files\/Maximum_Recovery_Diluent_MRD.jpg?v=1779064405","url":"https:\/\/ausamics.com.au\/products\/maximum-recovery-diluent","provider":"AuSaMicS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}