{"product_id":"r2a-broth","title":"R2A Broth | Low-Nutrient Water Enrichment Medium | Ausamics","description":"\u003c!-- ============================================================\n     AuSaMiCS Life Science™ — Product Tab Snippet\n     SKU: AS-1397  |  R2A Broth (Reasoner's 2A Broth)\n     FIXED VERSION — tabs use onclick handlers\n     ============================================================ --\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n  :root {\n    --as-green:#2D6A4F; --as-dark:#1A4731; --as-light:#B8D8C8;\n    --as-soft:#8FBFAA; --as-gold:#C9A84C; --as-white:#FFFFFF;\n    --as-gbg:#F5F5F5; --as-gbdr:#CCCCCC; --as-gtxt:#555555;\n    --as-black:#111111; --as-pass:#1E7E34;\n  }\n  .as-w *{box-sizing:border-box;margin:0;padding:0;}\n  .as-w{font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:14px;color:var(--as-black);line-height:1.6;max-width:960px;margin:0 auto;}\n  .as-tabs{display:flex;border-bottom:3px solid var(--as-green);flex-wrap:wrap;}\n  .as-tb{padding:12px 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Sheet\u003c\/button\u003e\n    \u003cbutton class=\"as-tb\" onclick=\"r2aTab(this,'r2a-t3')\"\u003eSafety Data Sheet\u003c\/button\u003e\n    \u003cbutton class=\"as-tb\" onclick=\"r2aTab(this,'r2a-t4')\"\u003eCertificate of Analysis\u003c\/button\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- ══ TAB 1 — PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ══ --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv id=\"r2a-t1\" class=\"as-tp active\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"as-sh\"\u003eProduct Identification\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ctable class=\"as-kv\"\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCatalog Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAS-1397\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eR2A Broth (Reasoner's 2A Broth)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDehydrated powder — reconstitute as liquid broth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedium Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow-nutrient, non-selective liquid medium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinal pH (prepared)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.2 ± 0.2 at 25 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePreparation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDissolve 3.4 g per litre of purified water\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntended Use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#C0392B;\"\u003eFor Laboratory Use Only — Not for human, animal, or food use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"as-sh\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"as-p\"\u003eR2A Broth (Reasoner's 2A Broth) is a low-nutrient, non-selective liquid culture medium originally formulated by Reasoner and Geldreich (1985) for the recovery and cultivation of heterotrophic bacteria from treated drinking water and environmental samples. Its deliberately diluted nutrient composition supports the growth of oligotrophic, stressed, and slow-growing microorganisms that are frequently inhibited in conventional nutrient-rich media.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"as-p\"\u003eAS-1397 is the internationally recognised broth format for heterotrophic plate count (HPC) enrichment, Most Probable Number (MPN) assays, biofilm studies, and environmental microbial ecology. It is validated per APHA Standard Methods 9215, US EPA Method 9215, ISO 8245, and ASTM D9217.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"as-sh\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cul style=\"padding-left:24px;font-size:13.5px;line-height:2.1;\"\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eLow-nutrient formulation (3.4 g\/L total) — promotes recovery of oligotrophic and stressed bacteria\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eNon-selective — supports a wide variety of environmental and water-borne microorganisms\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eLiquid broth format — ideal for enrichment cultures, MPN assays, suspension cultures, and biofilm systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eBalanced 8-component formula — includes pyruvate, soluble starch, and amino acid sources for diverse metabolic types\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eStandardised — validated per APHA 9215, US EPA 9215, ISO 8245, and ASTM D9217\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eCompatible with 7–14 day incubation — formulated for extended oligotrophic culture without medium deterioration\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"as-sh\"\u003eComposition (per litre of prepared medium)\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ctable class=\"as-dt\"\u003e\n      \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIngredient\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAmount (g\/L)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFunction\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n      \u003ctbody\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProteose Peptone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eComplex nitrogen, amino acid, and growth factor source\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCasamino Acids\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDefined amino acid mixture; supports fastidious organisms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYeast Extract\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eB-vitamins, nucleotides, and accessory growth factors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDextrose (D-Glucose)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReadily metabolisable carbon and energy source\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoluble Starch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eComplex carbohydrate; mimics environmental polysaccharides\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDipotassium Phosphate (K₂HPO₄)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePhosphate buffer and essential phosphorus source\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMagnesium Sulfate (MgSO₄·7H₂O)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.05\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEssential magnesium cofactor; sulfur source\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSodium Pyruvate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRapidly catabolised carbon source; supports stressed-cell recovery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePurified Water\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eq.s. 1 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"as-sh\"\u003ePreparation (Summary)\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003col style=\"padding-left:24px;font-size:13.5px;line-height:2.2;\"\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eDissolve 3.4 g in 1 L of purified water. Mix with gentle agitation until fully dissolved.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eDispense into flasks, tubes, or containers as required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eAutoclave at 121 °C for 15 minutes. Do not over-autoclave.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eCool to 20–28 °C before inoculation. Inspect: clear to slightly hazy, light straw colour expected.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"as-sh\"\u003eIncubation \u0026amp; Interpretation\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ctable class=\"as-kv\"\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20–28 °C (environmental\/water organisms); 35 °C for faecal indicators\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDuration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7–14 days for oligotrophic bacteria; 24–72 h for faster-growing strains\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePositive Result\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTurbidity, visible biomass, pellicle, or sediment formation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNegative Result\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClear broth throughout full incubation period\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFurther Testing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlate onto R2A Agar; Gram stain; microscopy; molecular identification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"as-notice\"\u003e⚠ \u003cstrong\u003eFor Laboratory Use Only.\u003c\/strong\u003e Environmental water samples and inoculated media may contain pathogenic organisms. Handle in accordance with applicable Biosafety Level (BSL) requirements. Neutralise residual chlorine in water samples with sodium thiosulfate before inoculation.\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- ══ TAB 2 — TDS ══ --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv id=\"r2a-t2\" class=\"as-tp\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"as-sh\"\u003ePerformance Specifications\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ctable class=\"as-dt\"\u003e\n      \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMethod\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n      \u003ctbody\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAppearance (powder)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeige to pale cream powder\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVisual inspection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinal pH (prepared, 25 °C)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.2 ± 0.2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCalibrated pH electrode\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAppearance (prepared broth)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClear to slightly hazy; light straw colour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVisual inspection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSterility (prepared)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo turbidity after 14 d at 28 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSP \u0026lt;71\u0026gt;\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProductivity — \u003cem\u003eE. coli\u003c\/em\u003e ATCC 25922\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth within 24–48 h at 35 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAPHA 9215 \/ ISO 8245\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProductivity — \u003cem\u003eP. aeruginosa\u003c\/em\u003e ATCC 27853\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth within 48–72 h at 28 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAPHA 9215 \/ ISO 8245\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProductivity — \u003cem\u003eB. diminuta\u003c\/em\u003e ATCC 19146\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth within 7 days at 28 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISO 8245\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMoisture Content (powder)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026lt; 5.0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLoss on drying, 105 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"as-sh\"\u003ePreparation Protocol\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"as-pl\"\u003eDissolution:\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"as-p\"\u003eDissolve 3.4 g in 1 L of purified (Milli-Q or Type 1) water with gentle agitation at room temperature. Solution should be clear to slightly hazy. Do not boil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"as-pl\"\u003eSterilisation:\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"as-p\"\u003eAutoclave at 121 °C for 15 minutes. Do not over-autoclave — excessive heat will caramelise carbohydrate components, causing browning and performance degradation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"as-pl\"\u003eInoculation:\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"as-p\"\u003eCool to 20–28 °C. Neutralise residual disinfectants in water samples (e.g. 0.1 mL of 3% sodium thiosulfate per 100 mL sample) before inoculation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"as-sh\"\u003eKey Limitations\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cul style=\"padding-left:24px;font-size:13.5px;line-height:2.1;\"\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eNon-selective — strict aseptic technique is essential to avoid environmental contamination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eMay not support growth of copiotrophic (high-nutrient-requiring) organisms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eResidual disinfectants (chlorine, chloramine) in water samples will inhibit recovery — neutralise before inoculation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eTurbidity alone is not definitive; assess all visual cues and use uninoculated controls.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eOver-autoclaving will degrade carbohydrate components.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"as-sh\"\u003eStorage\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ctable class=\"as-kv\"\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDehydrated Powder\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15–30 °C; dry; original tightly sealed container\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrepared Broth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2–8 °C; protected from light; use within 4 weeks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShelf Life (powder)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAs stated on label (typically 3 years from manufacture)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"as-dl-row\"\u003e\n      \u003ca class=\"as-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0771\/1087\/0271\/files\/AS-1397_R2A_Broth_TDS.pdf?v=1773692206\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\n        \u003csvg width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M21 15v4a2 2 0 01-2 2H5a2 2 0 01-2-2v-4M7 10l5 5 5-5M12 15V3\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n        Download Full TDS (.pdf)\n      \u003c\/a\u003e\n      \u003ca class=\"as-btn ol\" href=\"mailto:support@ausamics.com?subject=TDS%20Request%20AS-1397\"\u003eRequest via Email\u003c\/a\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"as-disc\"\u003eTechnical Data Sheet represents typical values. AuSaMiCS Pty Ltd reserves the right to update specifications without notice. Issue Date: March 2025 | Version 1.0\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- ══ TAB 3 — SDS ══ --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv id=\"r2a-t3\" class=\"as-tp\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"as-sh\"\u003eSection 1 — Identification\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ctable class=\"as-kv\"\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eR2A Broth (Reasoner's 2A Broth)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCatalog No.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAS-1397\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUse\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow-nutrient microbiological liquid medium — laboratory research only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupplier\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAuSaMiCS Pty Ltd, 31 Longview CT, Thomastown VIC 3074\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 (Australia, 24 hr)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"as-sh\"\u003eSection 2 — Hazard Identification\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"as-p\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGHS Classification:\u003c\/strong\u003e NOT classified as a hazardous substance under Australian WHS Regulations 2017 at typical laboratory quantities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"as-pl\"\u003ePrecautionary Statements\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"as-p\"\u003eP260 Do not breathe dust  |  P264 Wash hands after handling  |  P270 Do not eat\/drink\/smoke  |  P501 Dispose per local regulations\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"as-pl\"\u003eBiological Hazard Note\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"as-p\"\u003eEnvironmental water samples and inoculated media may contain pathogenic or opportunistic microorganisms. Handle all inoculated media in accordance with applicable Biosafety Level (BSL) requirements and institutional biosafety guidelines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"as-sh\"\u003eSections 4–8 — First Aid, Fire, Spill, Handling \u0026amp; PPE (Summary)\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ctable class=\"as-dt\"\u003e\n      \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width:22%\"\u003eTopic\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eKey Guidance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n      \u003ctbody\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInhalation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRemove to fresh air. Seek medical attention if symptoms persist.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkin Contact\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWash with soap and water ≥ 15 min. Remove contaminated clothing.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEye Contact\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIrrigate with water ≥ 15 min. Seek immediate medical attention.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngestion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDo not induce vomiting. Rinse mouth. Seek medical attention.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot flammable. Use CO₂ or dry chemical powder.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpill (powder)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSweep up; avoid dust generation. Collect in sealed labelled container.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpill (inoculated)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTreat as biological hazard. Decontaminate per institutional biosafety protocol.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePPE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNitrile gloves, safety goggles, lab coat. Biosafety cabinet for inoculated work.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"as-sh\"\u003eSection 13 — Disposal\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"as-p\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUninoculated medium:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dispose via licensed chemical waste contractor or as general laboratory waste per local EPA regulations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"as-p\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInoculated \/ used broth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Autoclave at 121 °C for 30 minutes to inactivate biological material before disposal. Dispose of decontaminated liquid per institutional policy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"as-sh\"\u003eSection 15 — Regulatory\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ctable class=\"as-kv\"\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWHS Regulations 2017\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompliant — not classified as hazardous\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eARTG \/ TGA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot registered — laboratory use only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTransport\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot classified as dangerous goods (ADG \/ IATA \/ IMDG)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"as-dl-row\"\u003e\n      \u003ca class=\"as-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0771\/1087\/0271\/files\/AS-1397_R2A_Broth_SDS.pdf?v=1773692206\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\n        \u003csvg width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M21 15v4a2 2 0 01-2 2H5a2 2 0 01-2-2v-4M7 10l5 5 5-5M12 15V3\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n        Download Full SDS (.pdf)\n      \u003c\/a\u003e\n      \u003ca class=\"as-btn ol\" href=\"mailto:support@ausamics.com?subject=SDS%20Request%20AS-1397\"\u003eRequest via Email\u003c\/a\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"as-disc\"\u003eSummary SDS preview only. Full GHS-compliant 16-section SDS available for download. Issue Date: March 2025 | Version 1.0 | Prepared per Australian WHS Regulations 2017.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- ══ TAB 4 — COA ══ --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv id=\"r2a-t4\" class=\"as-tp\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"as-sh\"\u003eLot \u0026amp; Product Details\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ctable class=\"as-kv\"\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eR2A Broth (Reasoner's 2A Broth)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCatalog Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAS-1397\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLot Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAS1397-250301\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDehydrated powder, 500 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDate of Manufacture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMarch 2025\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExpiry Date\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMarch 2028\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStorage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15–30 °C, dry, tightly sealed original container\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"as-sh\"\u003eQuality Test Results\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ctable class=\"as-dt\"\u003e\n      \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTest Parameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eResult\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMethod\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n      \u003ctbody\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAppearance (powder)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeige to pale cream powder\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"as-pass\"\u003eCONFORMS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVisual inspection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinal pH (prepared, 25 °C)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.2 ± 0.2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"as-pass\"\u003e7.2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCalibrated pH electrode\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAppearance (prepared broth)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClear to slightly hazy; straw colour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"as-pass\"\u003eCONFORMS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVisual inspection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMoisture Content (powder)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026lt; 5.0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"as-pass\"\u003e1.9%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLoss on drying, 105 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSterility (prepared)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo turbidity after 14 d at 28 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"as-pass\"\u003eCONFORMS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSP \u0026lt;71\u0026gt;\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProductivity — \u003cem\u003eE. coli\u003c\/em\u003e ATCC 25922\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth within 24–48 h at 35 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"as-pass\"\u003eCONFORMS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAPHA 9215 \/ ISO 8245\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProductivity — \u003cem\u003eP. aeruginosa\u003c\/em\u003e ATCC 27853\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth within 48–72 h at 28 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"as-pass\"\u003eCONFORMS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAPHA 9215 \/ ISO 8245\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProductivity — \u003cem\u003eB. diminuta\u003c\/em\u003e ATCC 19146\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth within 7 days at 28 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"as-pass\"\u003eCONFORMS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISO 8245\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLabel \/ Packaging Integrity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCorrect label; intact seal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"as-pass\"\u003eCONFORMS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVisual inspection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"as-pass-banner\"\u003e✓  ALL TESTS PASSED — LOT AS1397-250301 RELEASED FOR USE\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"as-sh\"\u003eAuthorisation\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ctable class=\"as-kv\"\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAnalysed By\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAuSaMiCS Quality Control Laboratory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAuthorised By\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHassan Salimi, Founder \u0026amp; Technical Director, AuSaMiCS Pty Ltd\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDate of Issue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMarch 2025\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCOA Reference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAS1397-250301-COA-001\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"as-dl-row\"\u003e\n      \u003ca class=\"as-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0771\/1087\/0271\/files\/AS-1397_R2A_Broth_COA.pdf?v=1773692206\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\n        \u003csvg width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M21 15v4a2 2 0 01-2 2H5a2 2 0 01-2-2v-4M7 10l5 5 5-5M12 15V3\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n        Download COA (.pdf)\n      \u003c\/a\u003e\n      \u003ca class=\"as-btn ol\" href=\"mailto:support@ausamics.com?subject=COA%20Request%20AS-1397%20Lot%20AS1397-250301\"\u003eRequest via Email\u003c\/a\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"as-disc\"\u003eThis COA is specific to Lot AS1397-250301 only. Not transferable to other lots. © 2025 AuSaMiCS Pty Ltd. 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