Dixon’s Agar (Twin Pack) – HX-MEDIA

Name: Dixon's Agar (Twin Pack) - HX-MEDIA
SKU: HXM-DXA-01
Availability: InStock

Principle :- Malassezia is lipophilic yeast commence in areas rich in sebaceous glands of the human skin and other warm-blooded animals. Dixons’s agar is consisting of malt extract, peptone, bile desiccated, tween 40 and glycerol mono-oleate. Malt extract provide essential nutrients due to their richness and nutrient balance especially for the cultivation of fastidious microorganisms. Peptone as a source of carbon, nitrogen, vitamins and minerals. The low and acidic pH, favors growth of yeast and molds and inhibits contaminating bacteria. Since used for the isolation, cultivation and maintenance of yeast and molds. In vitro the growth of M. furfur is stimulated by natural oils or other fatty substances. Tween 40 and monooleate complex is a source of fatty acids required for the growth of M. furfur.

Use :- Recommended for primary isolation and cultivation of Malassezia furfur.

Dixon’s Agar (Twin Pack) – HX-MEDIA – Hexa Biotech

Directions :- Dissolve 106.5 grams of part A in 1000 ml distilled water containing 15ml of part B, mix well and boil Dixon’s Agar to dissolve the medium completely, sterilize by autoclaving at 15 lbs. pressure (121°C) for 15 min, cool it to 42-45 °C and distribute aseptically and inoculate test sample aseptically.

Precautions to be taken :- These microbial media are intended for the in-vitro use only. All the handling, experiments, storage, and
discarding should be performed with the help of skilled and knowledgeable technicians and as per the established guidelines. The material should be disposed only after proper sterilization by autoclaving. Please go through the MSDS of the media to avoid any accidents or in emergency.

Storage and Shelf Life :- Hygroscopic; keep container tightly closed. Store in cool dry place.

Disposal :- To avoid the contamination or propagation of any hazardous microbes the used, unusable or modified preparation of this product must be disposed after autoclaving after completion of task.

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