{"product_id":"tge-agar","title":"TGE Agar | AS-1360 | Tryptone Glucose Extract Agar | AuSaMicS","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n  @import url('https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=DM+Sans:ital,opsz,wght@0,9..40,300;0,9..40,400;0,9..40,500;1,9..40,300\u0026family=DM+Mono:wght@400;500\u0026display=swap');\n  *{box-sizing:border-box;margin:0;padding:0}\n  :root{\n    --green:#1a4731;--green-mid:#2d6a4f;--green-light:#b8d8c8;--green-fade:#e8f4ef;\n    --gold:#b8860b;--gold-light:#fdf7e3;\n    --ink:#0f1f17;--ink-mid:#2d3e35;--muted:#5a7269;--faint:#f0f4f2;\n    --border:#d4e5dc;--white:#ffffff;\n    --ff:'DM Sans',sans-serif;--fm:'DM Mono',monospace;\n    --r:10px;--r-lg:16px;\n  }\n  .tge-wrap{font-family:var(--ff);color:var(--ink);line-height:1.6;max-width:1120px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 4px;font-size:14px}\n  .tge-wrap *{box-sizing:border-box}\n\n  \/* HERO *\/\n  .tge-hero{background:var(--green);border-radius:var(--r-lg);padding:36px 40px 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.tge-hero-grid,.tge-ma,.tge-2col,.tge-3col,.tge-pc{grid-template-columns:1fr}\n    .tge-steps{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}\n    .tge-sa{display:none}\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tge-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- HERO --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tge-hero\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tge-hero-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tge-badge\"\u003eAuSaMicS Life Science  ·  General-Purpose Culture Medium\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eTGE Agar\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tge-sku\"\u003eTryptone Glucose Extract Agar  ·  AS-1360\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tge-hero-desc\"\u003eA nutrient-rich, non-selective solid medium for broad-spectrum cultivation, enumeration, and maintenance of aerobic heterotrophic bacteria and fungi. Trusted in food microbiology, environmental monitoring, QC laboratories, and research.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tge-pill-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"tge-pill tge-pill-w\"\u003eNon-selective\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"tge-pill tge-pill-w\"\u003eGeneral Purpose\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"tge-pill tge-pill-g\"\u003eAustralian Made\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"tge-pill tge-pill-s\"\u003eIn Stock\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tge-snap\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Snapshot\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tge-sr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"tge-sl\"\u003eCatalogue No.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tge-sv\"\u003eAS-1360\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tge-sr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"tge-sl\"\u003eFormat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tge-sv\"\u003eDehydrated powder\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tge-sr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"tge-sl\"\u003eReconstitution\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tge-sv\"\u003e37 g \/ L\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tge-sr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"tge-sl\"\u003eFinal pH (25 °C)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tge-sv ok\"\u003e7.2 ± 0.2\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tge-sr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"tge-sl\"\u003eSterilisation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tge-sv\"\u003e121 °C \/ 15 min\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tge-sr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"tge-sl\"\u003eIncubation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tge-sv\"\u003e30–37 °C · 18–48 h\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tge-sr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"tge-sl\"\u003eSelectivity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tge-sv\"\u003eNone\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tge-sr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"tge-sl\"\u003eDocumentation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tge-sv ok\"\u003eCOA \/ TDS \/ SDS\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- TABS --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tge-tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"tge-tb on\"\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/button\u003e \u003cbutton class=\"tge-tb\"\u003eTechnical Data\u003c\/button\u003e \u003cbutton class=\"tge-tb\"\u003eQuality Control\u003c\/button\u003e \u003cbutton class=\"tge-tb\"\u003eSafety (SDS)\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- TAB 1: DESCRIPTION --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tge-tp on\" id=\"tge-desc\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tge-ma\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"tge-sh\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 16px;\" class=\"tge-info\"\u003eTGE Agar is a classical, general-purpose solid culture medium that supports robust growth of a wide variety of aerobic heterotrophic bacteria and fungi. By combining tryptone, yeast extract, and glucose, it delivers all essential nutrients — nitrogen, vitamins, carbon — without imposing any selective pressure, making it the benchmark choice for total aerobic plate counts (APC), culture maintenance, and environmental monitoring.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 16px;\" class=\"tge-3col\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tge-card-f\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 12px; font-weight: 500; color: var(--green); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .06em; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003ePrimary Use\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 16px; color: var(--ink-mid); font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAerobic plate count (APC)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCulture maintenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnvironmental monitoring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFood \u0026amp; water QC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tge-card-f\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 12px; font-weight: 500; color: var(--green); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .06em; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eIndustries\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 16px; color: var(--ink-mid); font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFood \u0026amp; beverage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePharmaceutical QC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClinical \/ research\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEducation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tge-card-f\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 12px; font-weight: 500; color: var(--green); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .06em; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eKey Strengths\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 16px; color: var(--ink-mid); font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNon-selective, versatile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReproducible results\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlates, slants, pours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull AuSaMicS docs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"tge-sh\"\u003eIngredients \u0026amp; Function\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 0; overflow: hidden;\" class=\"tge-card\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"tge-t\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIngredient\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 100px;\"\u003eAmount (g\/L)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFunction\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMechanism\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTryptone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ccode\u003e10.0\u003c\/code\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNitrogen \u0026amp; amino acid source\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnzymatic casein digest; supplies peptides \u0026amp; free amino acids for biosynthesis\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYeast Extract\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ccode\u003e5.0\u003c\/code\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamins \u0026amp; growth factors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eB-group vitamins, purines, pyrimidines, trace minerals; promotes rapid growth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGlucose (Dextrose)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ccode\u003e2.0\u003c\/code\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarbon \u0026amp; energy source\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReadily fermented monosaccharide; primary substrate for heterotrophic catabolism\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSodium Chloride\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ccode\u003e5.0\u003c\/code\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOsmotic stabiliser\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaintains physiological ionic strength and membrane integrity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAgar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ccode\u003e15.0\u003c\/code\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolidifying agent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBacteriological-grade polysaccharide; inert, not metabolised by most organisms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePurified Water\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ccode\u003eq.s. 1 L\u003c\/code\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAqueous solvent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType 2 or above; enables nutrient dissolution and microbial metabolism\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 10px; font-size: 12px; color: var(--muted); padding-left: 4px;\"\u003eTotal dry weight ≈ 37 g\/L  ·  Final pH 7.2 ± 0.2 at 25 °C\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"tge-sh\"\u003ePreparation Protocol\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 0; overflow: hidden; margin-bottom: 16px;\" class=\"tge-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tge-steps\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tge-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tge-sn\"\u003e1\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tge-st\"\u003eSuspend\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tge-sb\"\u003eAdd 37 g to 1 L purified water (Type 2)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"tge-sa\"\u003e›\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tge-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tge-sn\"\u003e2\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tge-st\"\u003eDissolve\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tge-sb\"\u003eHeat with constant agitation to full dissolution\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"tge-sa\"\u003e›\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tge-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tge-sn\"\u003e3\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tge-st\"\u003eDispense\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tge-sb\"\u003eInto plates, slants, or tubes before sterilising\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"tge-sa\"\u003e›\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tge-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tge-sn\"\u003e4\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tge-st\"\u003eAutoclave\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tge-sb\"\u003e121 °C · 15 min (15 psi). Do not overheat\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"tge-sa\"\u003e›\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tge-step\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tge-sn\"\u003e5\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tge-st\"\u003ePour \u0026amp; Set\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tge-sb\"\u003eCool to 45–50 °C; 18–20 mL per 90 mm plate\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"gap: 14px;\" class=\"tge-2col\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tge-kv\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tge-kvr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"tge-kk\"\u003eIncubation temp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tge-kv2\"\u003e30–37 °C\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tge-kvr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"tge-kk\"\u003eDuration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tge-kv2\"\u003e18–48 h (up to 72 h for slow growers)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tge-kvr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"tge-kk\"\u003eAtmosphere\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tge-kv2\"\u003eAerobic (standard incubator)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tge-kv\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tge-kvr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"tge-kk\"\u003eExpected result\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tge-kv2\"\u003eVisible colonies; no differential readout\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tge-kvr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"tge-kk\"\u003eColony appearance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tge-kv2\"\u003eVariable; organism-dependent\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tge-kvr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"tge-kk\"\u003ePlate storage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tge-kv2\"\u003e2–8 °C up to 4 weeks (aseptic)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"tge-sh\"\u003eComparative Media \u0026amp; Workflow Position\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 0; overflow: hidden;\" class=\"tge-card\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"tge-t\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMedium\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePrimary Target\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSelectivity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCarbon Source\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTypical Use\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: #f0f9f4;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTGE Agar (AS-1360)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAll aerobes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGlucose\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAPC, maintenance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBroadest recovery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: var(--green);\" href=\"https:\/\/ausamics.com.au\/products\/plate-count-agar\"\u003ePlate Count Agar (AS-1329)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAll aerobes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGlucose\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard APC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISO\/AOAC-aligned APC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMacConkey Agar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGram-negative enterics\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBile salts, crystal violet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLactose\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnteric differentiation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClinical\/food enteric work\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVRBA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColiforms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBile salts, crystal violet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLactose\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColiform enumeration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLactose-fermenting coliforms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: var(--green);\" href=\"https:\/\/ausamics.com.au\/products\/nutrient-agar-mug\"\u003eNutrient Agar with MUG (AS-1308)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGeneral aerobes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCulture preservation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: var(--green);\" href=\"https:\/\/ausamics.com.au\/products\/yeast-extract-agar\"\u003eYeast Extract Agar (AS-1379)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGeneral aerobes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater \u0026amp; environmental\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow-nutrient environments\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"tge-sh\"\u003eAdvantages \u0026amp; Limitations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tge-pc\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tge-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 12px; font-weight: 500; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .06em; color: #16a34a; margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003eAdvantages\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tge-pro\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBroadest taxonomic recovery — bacteria and fungi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVersatile formats: plates, slants, pour plates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReproducible for routine APC testing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports fastidious organisms via yeast extract vitamins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimple preparation — single autoclave step\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull GHS documentation (COA, TDS, SDS) available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tge-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 12px; font-weight: 500; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .06em; color: #dc2626; margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003eLimitations\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tge-con\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo selectivity — unsuitable for targeted pathogen isolation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo differential indicators — all colonies appear similar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOvergrowth on high-load samples requires dilution\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnaerobic organisms require modified incubation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot appropriate for strict anaerobe enumeration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"tge-sh\"\u003eCross-Reference \/ Equivalent Products\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 0; overflow: hidden;\" class=\"tge-card\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"tge-t\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSupplier\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct Name\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCatalogue No.\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNotes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tge-bb tge-ox\"\u003eOxoid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTryptone Glucose Extract Agar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCM0127\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDirect equivalent; same formula\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tge-bb tge-bd\"\u003eBD Difco\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTryptone Glucose Extract Agar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e271510\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDirect equivalent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tge-bb tge-mk\"\u003eMerck\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTryptone Glucose Yeast Agar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e107888\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEquivalent composition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"tge-sh\"\u003eRelated AuSaMicS Products\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"gap: 10px;\" class=\"tge-2col\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"tge-rl\" href=\"https:\/\/ausamics.com.au\/products\/plate-count-agar\"\u003ePlate Count Skim Milk Agar (AS-1329) \u003cspan\u003eCulture media →\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca class=\"tge-rl\" href=\"https:\/\/ausamics.com.au\/products\/yeast-extract-agar\"\u003eYeast Extract Agar (AS-1379) \u003cspan\u003eCulture media →\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca class=\"tge-rl\" href=\"https:\/\/ausamics.com.au\/products\/nutrient-agar-mug\"\u003eNutrient Agar with MUG (AS-1308) \u003cspan\u003eCulture media →\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"tge-rl\" href=\"https:\/\/ausamics.com.au\/products\/fluid-thioglycollate-medium\"\u003eFluid Thioglycollate Medium (AS-1233) \u003cspan\u003eBroths →\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca class=\"tge-rl\" href=\"https:\/\/ausamics.com.au\/products\/phenol-red-broth-base\"\u003ePhenol Red Broth Base (AS-1326) \u003cspan\u003eBroths →\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca class=\"tge-rl\" href=\"https:\/\/ausamics.com.au\/products\/liver-infusion-broth\"\u003eLiver Infusion Broth (AS-1276) \u003cspan\u003eBroths →\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- ASIDE --\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 18px;\" class=\"tge-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 14px;\" class=\"tge-sh\"\u003eStorage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tge-kv\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tge-kvr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"tge-kk\"\u003ePowder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tge-kv2\"\u003e15–30 °C, dry, sealed\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tge-kvr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"tge-kk\"\u003ePrepared\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tge-kv2\"\u003e2–8 °C, dark\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tge-kvr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"tge-kk\"\u003eShelf life\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tge-kv2\"\u003ePer label expiry\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tge-kvr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"tge-kk\"\u003ePost-prep\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tge-kv2\"\u003eUp to 4 weeks (aseptic)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 18px;\" class=\"tge-card-g\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 12px; font-weight: 500; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .06em; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eAuSaMicS Advantage\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 16px; font-size: 13px; color: var(--ink-mid); line-height: 1.8;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufactured in Melbourne, VIC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSame-week dispatch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull GHS-compliant docs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect technical support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABN: 56 676 640 467\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 18px;\" class=\"tge-warn\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor laboratory use only.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not for human, animal, or food consumption. Follow standard biosafety precautions when handling cultures.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tge-card-f\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 12px; font-weight: 500; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .06em; color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eContact \u0026amp; Support\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 13px; color: var(--ink-mid); line-height: 1.8;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003esupport@ausamics.com.au\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e+61 412 520 598\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: var(--green);\" href=\"https:\/\/ausamics.com.au\"\u003ewww.ausamics.com.au\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 8px; color: var(--muted); font-size: 12px;\"\u003e31 Longview CT, Thomastown VIC 3074\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- TAB 2: TDS --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tge-tp\" id=\"tge-tds\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tge-ma\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 24px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"tge-sh\"\u003eMode of Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tge-info\"\u003eTGE Agar supports broad-spectrum microbial growth by supplying all three macronutrient classes. \u003cstrong\u003eTryptone\u003c\/strong\u003e furnishes nitrogen as amino acids and short peptides from enzymatic casein hydrolysis. \u003cstrong\u003eYeast extract\u003c\/strong\u003e contributes B-vitamins, nucleotide precursors, and trace minerals that accelerate biosynthetic pathways. \u003cstrong\u003eGlucose\u003c\/strong\u003e provides an immediately catabolisable carbon and energy source via glycolysis and the TCA cycle. Sodium chloride maintains isotonic osmolarity, and agar provides a stable, biologically inert solid matrix.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 24px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"tge-sh\"\u003ePhysical \u0026amp; Chemical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 0; overflow: hidden;\" class=\"tge-card\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"tge-t\"\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\u003eBeige to cream, free-flowing, homogeneous\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVisual inspection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAppearance (prepared)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight amber gel, clear to slightly opalescent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVisual inspection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH (final, 25 °C)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.0 – 7.4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCalibrated pH meter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGel strength\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFirm, no surface moisture at 25 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePhysical inspection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMoisture content\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e≤ 10 %\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLoss on drying, 105 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTotal dry weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e≈ 37 g\/L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCalculated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 24px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"tge-sh\"\u003ePreparation Parameters\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 0; overflow: hidden;\" class=\"tge-card\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"tge-t\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStep\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNotes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReconstitution\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e37 g per litre, purified water (Type 2)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdd powder to water, not water to powder\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDissolution\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeat with constant agitation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnsure complete, homogeneous dissolution\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSterilisation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAutoclave 121 °C \/ 15 min (15 psi)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDo not overheat or re-autoclave\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePouring temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e45–50 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e≈ 18–20 mL per 90 mm plate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH verification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.2 ± 0.2 at 25 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdjust if necessary before dispensing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 24px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"tge-sh\"\u003eLiterature \u0026amp; References\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.8; color: var(--ink-mid);\" class=\"tge-card\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e1. Reasoner, D.J. \u0026amp; Geldreich, E.E. (1985). A new medium for the enumeration and subculture of bacteria from potable water. \u003cem\u003eApplied and Environmental Microbiology\u003c\/em\u003e, 49(1), 1–7.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e2. ISO 11133:2014. Microbiology of food, animal feed and water — Preparation, production, storage and performance testing of culture media.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e3. Bridson, E.Y. (Ed.). (1998). \u003cem\u003eThe Oxoid Manual\u003c\/em\u003e, 8th ed. Unipath Ltd., Basingstoke, UK.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4. APHA (2017). \u003cem\u003eStandard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater\u003c\/em\u003e, 23rd ed. Method 9215B — Heterotrophic Plate Count.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 18px;\" class=\"tge-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 14px;\" class=\"tge-sh\"\u003eOrdering Info\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tge-kv\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tge-kvr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"tge-kk\"\u003eSKU\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tge-kv2\"\u003eAS-1360\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tge-kvr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"tge-kk\"\u003ePack sizes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tge-kv2\"\u003e100 g · 500 g · 2 kg\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tge-kvr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"tge-kk\"\u003eDocuments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tge-kv2\"\u003eCOA · TDS · SDS · PD\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tge-kvr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"tge-kk\"\u003eDispatch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tge-kv2\"\u003eMelbourne, same week\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tge-card-f\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 12px; font-weight: 500; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .06em; color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eLimitations\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 16px; font-size: 13px; color: var(--ink-mid); line-height: 1.8;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNon-selective — use selective media when targeting specific pathogens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnaerobes require modified atmosphere\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDilute heavily contaminated samples before plating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use beyond label expiry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- TAB 3: QC --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tge-tp\" id=\"tge-qc\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 24px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"tge-sh\"\u003ePerformance Testing — Quality Control\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 0; overflow: hidden; margin-bottom: 12px;\" class=\"tge-card\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"tge-t\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTest Organism\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eATCC No.\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eExpected Result\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePDR (%)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eInoculum\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cem\u003eEscherichia coli\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8739\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"tge-dot tge-dot-g\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eGood growth; cream-white colonies\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e≥ 70\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e≤ 100 CFU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cem\u003eStaphylococcus aureus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6538\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"tge-dot tge-dot-g\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eGood growth; cream to golden colonies\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e≥ 70\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e≤ 100 CFU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cem\u003eBacillus subtilis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6633\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"tge-dot tge-dot-g\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eGood growth; irregular cream colonies\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e≥ 70\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e≤ 100 CFU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cem\u003eCandida albicans\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10231\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"tge-dot tge-dot-b\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eGood growth; cream yeast-like colonies\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e≥ 70\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e≤ 100 CFU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cem\u003ePseudomonas aeruginosa\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9027\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"tge-dot tge-dot-g\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eGood growth; blue-green pigment possible\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e≥ 70\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e≤ 100 CFU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 12px; color: var(--muted); padding-left: 4px;\"\u003ePDR = Percent Difference in Recovery vs reference medium. Inoculum ≤ 100 CFU per strain per ISO 11133 guidance.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 24px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"tge-sh\"\u003eRelease Criteria\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tge-2col\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 0; overflow: hidden;\" class=\"tge-card\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"tge-t\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTest\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAcceptance Criterion\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH (25 °C)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.0 – 7.4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAppearance (powder)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeige-cream, free-flowing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAppearance (prepared)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight amber gel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSterility (uninoculated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo growth after 14 d incubation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth promotion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePDR ≥ 70 % on all QC strains\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 13px; color: var(--ink-mid);\" class=\"tge-card-f\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: 500; color: var(--green); margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eTesting Standard\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eAll AuSaMicS culture media are performance-tested in accordance with \u003cstrong\u003eISO 11133:2014\u003c\/strong\u003e prior to release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach batch is assigned a unique lot number traceable to raw material records. Certificate of Analysis (COA) available on request or via download on the product page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- TAB 4: SDS --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tge-tp\" id=\"tge-sds\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 24px;\" class=\"tge-2col\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"tge-sh\"\u003eHazard Summary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 13px; color: var(--ink-mid); line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 16px;\" class=\"tge-card-f\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGHS Classification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not classified as hazardous under GHS \/ WHS Regulations (Australia).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSignal Word:\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHazard Statements:\u003c\/strong\u003e None applicable\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tge-warn\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrecautionary Measures:\u003c\/strong\u003e Avoid inhalation of dust during weighing. Wear appropriate laboratory coat and gloves. Wash hands after handling. For laboratory use only.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"tge-sh\"\u003eGHS Sections Summary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 0; overflow: hidden;\" class=\"tge-card\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"tge-t\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSection\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eKey Info\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 — Identification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTGE Agar, AS-1360, AuSaMicS Pty Ltd\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 — Hazard ID\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot classified as hazardous\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 — Composition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTryptone, yeast extract, glucose, NaCl, agar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 — First Aid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSkin\/eye wash; seek medical attention if irritation persists\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 — Fire Fighting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNon-flammable powder\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7 — Handling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAvoid dust inhalation; lab coat \u0026amp; gloves required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 — Exposure Controls\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLocal exhaust ventilation; P2 dust mask if needed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13 — Disposal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAutoclave before disposal per local regulations\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 — Regulatory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAICIS (Australia) compliant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tge-info\"\u003eFull 16-section GHS-compliant Safety Data Sheet (SDS) is available as a downloadable PDF from the AuSaMicS product page or upon request. Contact \u003ca style=\"color: var(--green);\" href=\"mailto:support@ausamics.com.au\"\u003esupport@ausamics.com.au\u003c\/a\u003e for batch-specific documentation.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tge-disc\"\u003eDISCLAIMER: This product is intended for professional laboratory use only by trained personnel. AuSaMicS Pty Ltd makes no representations regarding fitness for a particular purpose beyond the stated intended use. Users bear full responsibility for verifying suitability for their specific application. AuSaMicS Pty Ltd shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, or consequential damages arising from misuse or misapplication. © AuSaMicS Pty Ltd. All rights reserved. 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