Cetrimide Agar Base – Selective Medium for Pseudomonas aeruginosa

Pharmaceutical-Grade Cetrimide Agar Base – Gold Standard for Pseudomonas Detection

Precisely isolate and identify Pseudomonas aeruginosa with our selective Cetrimide Agar Base – the definitive medium for pharmaceutical water systems, clinical specimens, and cosmetic product testing. Formulated with optimal cetrimide concentration, this base medium requires glycerol supplementation to enhance pigment production per USP <62> and EP 2.6.13 standards.

Critical Applications:

• ✔️ Pharmaceutical Water Testing – USP <62> compliance

• ✔️ Clinical Diagnostics – Wound/burn infection identification

• ✔️ Cosmetic Microbiology – Preservation efficacy testing

• ✔️ Environmental Monitoring – Water system contamination

• ✔️ Medical Device Validation – Implantable product testing

Base Formula Components (per liter):

| Component | Quantity |

|—————————-|———-|

| Pancreatic Gelatin Digest | 20.0g |

| Magnesium Chloride | 1.4g |

| Dipotassium Sulfate | 10.0g |

| Cetrimide | 0.3g |

| Purified Agar | 13.6g |

pH: 7.4 ± 0.2 (25°C)

Complete Preparation Protocol:

1. Dissolve 4.53g in 100ml purified water

2. Add 1 vial glycerol supplement (not included)

3. Boil with stirring until complete dissolution

4. Autoclave: 121°C for 15 minutes

5. Swirl gently post-sterilization

6. Pour Plates at 45-50°C