Gelzan™

Synonym: Gelrite
Agar substitute produced from a bacterial substrate composed of glucaronic acid, rhamnose and glucose
Aids in the detection of microbial contaminants
Gel Strength: 400–700 g/cm2
Recommended concentration: 3.0–5.0 g/L
Gelling Temperature: 29–31°C
Loss on drying: 6–16%
Adjust Gelzan to the medium by means of a sieve to avoid clumping

Gelzan™ is a trademark of the Monsanto Company

Molecular Weight : 1,000 kg/mol
CAS: 71010-52-1
Hazmat Shipping: Non-hazardous
Storage: RT
Solubility : Soluble in water
Appearance Form: Powder
Appearance Color: White to off-white
EC No.: 275-117-5
Brand Name: bioPLUS