Application snapshot
Liofilchem SCHWARZ DIFFERENTIAL Medium Culture Media 610127 is a Liofilchem microbiology product supplied by Kormay Biomedicals. Its practical role is sCHWARZ DIFFERENTIAL MEDIUM is a medium for the differentiation of brewing yeasts from wild yeasts.
This product belongs in fungal or yeast workflows where recovery, differentiation, or susceptibility testing depends on controlled media, incubation, and disciplined result reading.
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Application fit for the lab
This product is most useful when spoilage organisms or yeasts need controlled recovery and readable morphology. The lab should define incubation conditions, what counts as typical growth, and how suspect isolates are confirmed before the result is used for shelf-life or investigation decisions.
Expected colonies or reaction pattern
Observe for the formation of colonies.
Principle behind the medium
Malt extract, yeast extract and peptone provide amino acids and vitamins. Glucose and dextrin are the source of energy. Basic fuchsin is a staining for yeasts. Sodium sulphite is reduced by yeasts to sulphide.
How to build it into the SOP
- Preparation: Suspend 44,5 g in 1 litre of distilled water. Heat until completely dissolved. Autoclave at 121°C for 15 minutes. Dispense into petri dishes.
- Procedure: Streak the sample to examine onto the entire surface using a sterile loop. Incubate the plates at 36 ± 1°C for 18-24 hours.
Handling limits and documentation
- Warnings / precautions: The product is not classified as hazardous by current legislation and does not contain harmful substances in concentrations of ≥1%. The product must be used only by properly trained operators.
- Storage / shelf life: 10-30°C away from light, until the expiry date on the label. Eliminate if signs of deterioration or contamination are evident. WARNING AND
- Waste disposal: of waste must be carried out according to the national and local regulations in force.
Safety and documentation points
- Hazards: 2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 [EU-GHS/CLP] Carc. 1B, carcinogenicity(Category 1B); H350 2.2 Label elements Labelling according Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 [CLP] Pictogram Signal word Danger Hazard statement(s) H350 May cause cancer Precautionary statement(s) P201 P281 P308+P313 Obtain special instructions before use. Use personal protective equipment as required.
- Exposure controls: 8.1 Control parameters Components with workplace control parameters Contains no substances with occupational exposure limit value. 8.2 Exposure controls Exposure controls Handle in accordance with good hygiene and safety practice. Wash hands before breaks and at the end of workday.
- Disposal: 13.1 Waste treatment methods Product Not be disposed of with household waste. Do not discharge into sewers. The product must be specially treated adhering to o fficial regulations administrative. Offer surplus a nd non-recyclable solutions to a licensed
Before adding it to the cart
- Kormay SKU: KB74610127
- Catalog/document code matched: 610127
Before ordering, confirm the current IFU, SDS/MSDS, batch QC certificate or COA requirements, storage temperature, shelf life after receipt, and whether your SOP needs method verification before routine use.
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