AnaeroGen Sachets 10/Box 2.5L
Anaerogen Compact 10 Pack -
AnaeroGen sachets are used in laboratories to create an anaerobic environment for culturing bacteria, particularly obligate anaerobes, which cannot survive in the presence of oxygen.
These sachets work by rapidly absorbing atmospheric oxygen and generating carbon dioxide.
They are typically used with anaerobic jars or pouches to establish and maintain the necessary low-oxygen conditions.
AnaeroGen Sachets 10/Box 2.5L
Here's a more detailed explanation of their uses:
1. Creating Anaerobic Environments:
AnaeroGen sachets are designed to reduce the oxygen level in a sealed container to below 1%, making it suitable for cultivating obligate anaerobes.
They achieve this by reacting with oxygen and releasing carbon dioxide.
This process is rapid, usually reducing oxygen to below 1% within 30 minutes.
2. Culturing Anaerobic Bacteria:
Anaerobic bacteria require a specific atmosphere to grow, and AnaeroGen sachets provide this environment by creating a low-oxygen, carbon dioxide-rich atmosphere.
They are used in a variety of applications, including culturing obligate anaerobes, identifying bacteria, and conducting research on anaerobic metabolism.
AnaeroGen Sachets 10/Box 2.5L
3. Specific Applications:
Identification panels:
AnaeroGen Compact sachets are used with pouches to create anaerobic conditions for incubating identification panels used for bacterial identification.
Meat and meat product analysis:
They are used in methodologies for detecting bifidobacteria in meat and meat products.
General laboratory use:
AnaeroGen sachets are commonly used with anaerobic jars to grow a variety of anaerobic bacteria.
4. Advantages:
Rapid and reliable: They quickly reduce oxygen levels to below 1%.
No catalyst or water needed: The reaction is self-sustaining and does not require additional materials.
No hydrogen evolution: They do not produce hydrogen gas, which can be flammable and explosive.
In essence, AnaeroGen sachets are a valuable tool for laboratories that need to create and maintain anaerobic conditions for culturing and studying anaerobic microorganisms.
AnaeroGen Sachets 10/Box 2.5L
