biological source
Porcine skin
Quality Segment
form
powder
quality
controlled endotoxin level, medium gel strength
shelf life
36 mo. (Expiry date on the label)
packaging
pkg of 500 g
impurities
≤2.0% sulfated ash, ≤5 EU/mg endotoxins
loss
≤15% loss on drying
color
faint beige to light beige, faint brown to light brown, white to light yellow
pH
4.0-6.0
gel strength
150-210 g Bloom
solubility
H2O: 0.67 g/10 mL at 50 °C (colorless to very light yellow, clear to very hazy)
anion traces
chloride (Cl-): ≤6000 mg/kg
cation traces
Ca: ≤2000 mg/kg, Cd: ≤5 mg/kg, Co: ≤5 mg/kg, Cr: ≤10 mg/kg, Cu: ≤50 mg/kg, Fe: ≤50 mg/kg, K: ≤500 mg/kg, Mg: ≤500 mg/kg, Mn: ≤5 mg/kg, Na: ≤5000 mg/kg, Ni: ≤5 mg/kg, Pb: ≤5 mg/kg, Zn: ≤10 mg/kg
application(s)
microbiology
General description
Gelatin is a versatile, high-quality hydrocolloid derived from porcine skin. It is a heterogeneous mixture of water-soluble proteins of high average molecular masses, present in collagen. noted for its ultrahigh gel strength, which is an important characteristic for various microbiological procedures where a firm gel is required, such as in culture media or other applications where the gel′s structural integrity is crucial.
Application
Gelatin is commonly used as a gelling agent in the preparation of solid and semi-solid culture media. It also aids in the study of aerobic and anaerobic microorganisms by providing a supportive structure for colony formation and development.
Other Notes
Gelatin is a heterogeneous mixture of water-soluble proteins of high average molecular masses, present in collagen. Proteins are extracted by boiling the relevant skin, tendons, ligaments, bones, etc. in water. Type A gelatin is derived from acid-cured tissue. Type B is derived from lime-cured tissue.
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11 - Combustible Solids
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flash_point_f
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