Ar Macconkey Agar
Analytical Selective
Analytical Reagent

Culture Media: MacConkey Agar

Analytical Reagent grade MacConkey Agar manufactured for gram-negative bacterial isolation, differential culture, and microbiology applications. Our AR grade selective medium provides reliable enteric bacteria isolation with lactose fermentation differentiation for clinical diagnostics and research applications.

  • Analytical Grade Purity
  • Selective Medium
  • Gram-Negative Isolation
  • Differential Culture
  • Clinical Microbiology
  • Research Laboratory Use
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Technical Specifications

Product Type: Selective Differential Agar Medium
pH (Final): 7.1 ± 0.2 at 25°C
Physical State: Light yellow to pink powder
Peptone: 17.0 g/L
Proteose Peptone: 3.0 g/L
Lactose: 10.0 g/L
Bile Salts No. 3: 1.5 g/L
Sodium Chloride: 5.0 g/L
Neutral Red: 0.03 g/L
Crystal Violet: 0.001 g/L
Agar: 13.5 g/L
Solubility: Suspend 50g in 1L distilled water
Sterilization: 121°C for 15 minutes
Storage Temperature: 15-25°C, dry place
Shelf Life: 3 years from manufacture date
Packaging Options: 100g, 250g, 500g, 1kg bottles

Applications

Gram-Negative Bacteria Isolation
Enteric Bacteria Detection
Lactose Fermentation Testing
Clinical Microbiology
Food Microbiology
Water Quality Testing
Educational Laboratories
Quality Control Testing
Microbiological Analysis
Research Applications
Pharmaceutical Testing
Environmental Monitoring

Industry-Specific Grades

DRAVYOM offers specialized MacConkey Agar grades tailored for specific microbiological requirements, ensuring optimal performance and regulatory compliance across diverse laboratory applications.

AR Grade (Analytical Reagent)
pH: 7.1 ± 0.2 Sterility Tested Performance Tested Application: Clinical microbiology
USP Grade (Pharmacopoeia)
USP Compliant Batch Certified Growth Promotion Tested Application: Pharmaceutical testing
Educational Grade
Standard Performance Cost-Effective Teaching Lab Suitable Application: University laboratories
Industrial Grade
Bulk Packaging Quality Assured Production Scale Application: Industrial testing

Quality Standards

DRAVYOM's AR Grade MacConkey Agar is manufactured under stringent quality control protocols, meeting international microbiological standards including USP, EP, and IP specifications. Our analytical-grade production ensures consistent performance and regulatory compliance.

ISO 9001:2015 Certified Manufacturing
USP Grade Specifications
Growth Promotion Testing
Selectivity Testing
Sterility Assurance
pH Accuracy ±0.2
Certificate of Analysis
Temperature-Controlled Storage

Advanced Chemical Properties & Performance

AR Grade MacConkey Agar exhibits exceptional selective properties essential for enteric bacteria isolation. Its precise bile salt composition and lactose content ensure reliable performance in clinical microbiology and differential culture procedures.

Selective Properties
Bile Salt Content: 1.5 g/L (selective concentration)
Lactose Content: 10 g/L (fermentation substrate)
Crystal Violet: 0.001 g/L (Gram-positive inhibitor)
Neutral Red: 0.03 g/L (pH indicator)
Physical Properties
Final pH: 7.1 ± 0.2 at 25°C
Gel Strength: Firm, 15 g/L agar
Color: Light amber, clear
Osmolality: 280-320 mOsm/kg
Performance Characteristics
E. coli Growth: Good growth, pink colonies
Salmonella Growth: Good growth, colorless colonies
Gram-positive Inhibition: Complete inhibition
Differentiation: Clear lactose fermentation
Quality Specifications
Sterility: Sterile, no contamination
Growth Promotion: ≥90% recovery rate
Selectivity: Complete Gram-positive inhibition
pH Stability: ±0.1 units during incubation
Stability Properties
Shelf Life: 2 years (powder), 1 week (prepared)
Storage Temperature: 15-25°C (powder), 2-8°C (prepared)
Light Sensitivity: Light sensitive - dark storage
Moisture Sensitivity: Keep dry, sealed containers

Performance Characteristics

Detailed performance metrics demonstrate AR Grade MacConkey Agar superiority in selective bacterial isolation with exceptional differentiation capability, growth promotion efficiency, and reproducibility across diverse clinical microbiology procedures.

Growth Performance

Recovery: 95%+ enteric bacteria isolation

Superior selective cultivation
Differentiation Clarity

Contrast: Clear lactose fermentation distinction

Excellent visual differentiation
Selectivity Power

Inhibition: 100% Gram-positive suppression

Complete selective isolation
Incubation Time

Growth: 18-24 hours optimal

Rapid diagnostic results
Batch Consistency

Variation: ±2% performance deviation

Outstanding reproducibility
Temperature Stability

Range: Stable 35-37°C incubation

Optimal growth conditions

Safety Information

Generally safe microbiological medium with low toxicity. Handle with standard laboratory precautions including gloves and safety glasses. Avoid inhalation of powder and ensure proper sterilization before disposal. Follow biosafety protocols for cultured specimens.

Low Hazard
Biological Material
Standard Precautions

Storage & Handling

Store dehydrated medium in original containers in a cool, dry, dark place away from moisture and light. Keep containers tightly closed and use clean, sterile techniques for preparation. Prepared plates should be stored at 2-8°C and used within one week.

Cool, dry storage (15-25°C)
Dark storage required
Moisture protection essential
Sterile preparation techniques

Chemical Mechanisms & Reaction Pathways

MacConkey agar employs selective and differential mechanisms through bile salts inhibition and lactose fermentation detection, enabling precise gram-negative bacterial isolation and identification.

Selective Inhibition

Bile salts inhibit gram-positive bacteria growth while allowing gram-negative bacteria

Selective bacterial differentiation
Lactose Fermentation

Lactose-fermenting bacteria produce acid causing pH indicator color change

Metabolic pathway visualization
pH Indicator System

Neutral red indicates acidic conditions from lactose fermentation

Visual bacterial identification
Colony Morphology

Distinct colony characteristics enable bacterial species identification

Morphological differentiation

Regulatory Compliance & Documentation

Comprehensive regulatory compliance ensures global microbiology laboratory access with complete documentation packages supporting international clinical and diagnostic standards.

Clinical Standards

Clinical microbiology laboratory testing specifications

ISO 11133 Compliance

Microbiology culture media preparation and testing standards

USP Grade Available

United States Pharmacopeia microbiology testing standards

European Pharmacopoeia

EP microbiology testing method compliance

CLSI Method Support

Clinical Laboratory Standards Institute protocols

SDS Documentation

Multi-language Safety Data Sheets (16 sections, GHS compliant)

Technical Support & Value-Added Services

DRAVYOM's microbiology team provides comprehensive culture media support, troubleshooting assistance, and diagnostic services to optimize MacConkey agar performance in your specific applications.

Media Development
  • Culture protocol optimization
  • Selective pressure adjustment
  • pH and nutrient optimization
  • Quality control procedures
Microbiology Services
  • Media performance verification
  • Bacterial identification support
  • Sterility testing protocols
  • Method validation assistance
Technical Support
  • Culture troubleshooting consultation
  • Aseptic technique training
  • Laboratory protocol development
  • Quality assurance guidance
Supply Solutions
  • Consistent media preparation
  • Emergency supply arrangements
  • Custom formulation options
  • Cold chain distribution

Environmental Impact & Sustainability

Our MacConkey agar production emphasizes environmental responsibility through sustainable manufacturing practices, waste reduction systems, and comprehensive environmental impact management for microbiology operations.

Waste Minimization

Optimized formulation reducing packaging and waste generation

Water Conservation

Efficient manufacturing processes with water recycling

Energy Efficiency

Low-energy sterilization and manufacturing processes

Safe Disposal

Autoclave sterilization and safe disposal protocols

ISO 14001

Environmental management system certified production

Sustainable Packaging

Recyclable containers and minimal packaging design

Manufacturing Excellence & Quality Control

DRAVYOM's state-of-the-art microbiology media manufacturing facility employs advanced sterilization technology with continuous monitoring systems to ensure consistent MacConkey agar quality and performance across all production batches.

Preparation Process

Precise nutrient blending with controlled pH and selective agent addition

Consistent bacterial growth and differentiation
Quality Testing

Multi-organism validation including growth promotion and selectivity testing

Bacterial performance and sterility verification
Quality Systems

ISO 9001:2015 quality management with microbiology compliance

Continuous improvement and validation protocols
Sterile Packaging

Aseptic packaging with contamination prevention protocols

Sterility maintenance and shelf-life optimization

Market Applications & Performance Data

Comprehensive microbiology laboratory data demonstrating MacConkey agar effectiveness across diverse applications with quantified performance metrics and diagnostic method validations.

Clinical Microbiology
Selectivity: 99.8% gram-negative isolation Differentiation: 99.5% lactose accuracy Recovery: >95% viable organisms
Research Institutions
Reproducibility: >99% consistent results Publication Support: 300+ research protocols Innovation: Advanced selective formulations
Hospital Laboratories
Reliability: 99.9% batch consistency Efficiency: 24-48 hour identification Quality: Clinical grade performance

DRAVYOM Competitive Advantages

Superior Media Quality

Consistently excellent bacterial growth promotion with optimal selective and differential properties

Reliable Supply

Guaranteed availability with strategic inventory management and sterile production scheduling

Microbiology Expertise

Dedicated microbiology team provides culture media development and diagnostic support

Quality Assurance

Traceable certificates with comprehensive microbiology validation and clinical method support

Global Standards

International compliance with clinical, USP, and microbiology specifications for worldwide acceptance

Partnership Approach

Collaborative relationships with clinical laboratories and custom media development services