0.5% Glucose Broth Medium (250g) – USP Sterility Testing Culture Media
Pharmaceutical-Grade Sterility Testing Media
Our 0.5% Glucose Broth is specifically formulated for compendial sterility testing procedures. This enriched liquid medium provides optimal conditions for detecting microbial contamination in pharmaceutical products and medical devices.
Key Applications
💉 USP<71>/EP 2.6.1 Compliance: Primary medium for sterility testing of injectables
Medical Device Validation: Essential for implantable device contamination checks
📦 Bulk Product Monitoring: Ideal solution manufacturing and filling line testing
Technical Specifications
Format: Dehydrated powder
Concentration: 0.5% w/v glucose
pH Range: 7.2 ± 0.2 at 25°C
Sterilization: Autoclavable (121°C/15 min)
Yield: 23g prepares 1L ready-to-use broth
Packaging: Sealed bottle (250g ≈ 10L yield)
Certified Formula (per liter)
Peptone 10.0g
Sodium Chloride 5.0g
Glucose 5.0g
Beef Extract 3.0g
Preparation Protocol
Dissolve: 23g powder per liter of purified water
Distribute: Aliquot into appropriate containers
Sterilize: Autoclave at 121°C for 15 minutes
Quality Check: Verify pH 7.2 ± 0.2 post-sterilization
