3M Petrifilm Aqua Heterotrophic Count 100 pcs

Take advantage of the convenience and efficiency of the 3M Petrifilm Plate Aqua Heterotrophic Count. This detects hetertrophic bacteria in bottled water. Results after 3-5 days.

Each plate contains a water-soluble gelling agent, nutrients and indicators in a dry format.

Companies around the world rely on 3M Petrifilm Plates for accurate, efficient and consistent results. The 3M Petrifilm Aqua Heterotrophic Count Plate provides fast, accurate results for reading Heterotrophic bacteria in the bottled water industry. Results in 3 to 5 days.

Advantages Aqua Heterotrophic Count plate:

• Easy to use.
• 18 months shelf life.
• Reduces incubator space and waste.
• Eliminates the need for agar preparation.

Recommended sectors for Aqua Heterophrophic Count plates:

• Environment, water research, food & beverage.

Method: Plate with filter procedure:

• 48 hours +- 3 hours at 35°C +- 2°C

Method: direct plate procedure:

• 44 hours +- 4 hours at 36°C +- 2°C
• 68 h +- 4 h at 22°C +- 2°C

Optimal pH range: Not applicable
Counting area: 20 cm²

Incubation: Stacks of 20 or less

These Petrifilm counting plates are designed to improve the efficiency of testing and reduce costs compared to traditional agar methods. This allows laboratories to increase productivity and profitability.