BARRITT'S REAGENT 'A' FOR VP TEST

Article No. Grade Purity CAS No. Molecular Formula Molecular Weight H.S. Code Shelf Life
SC0986 3822.9090 36 Months

Packings

125 ml

Physical Properties

Physical state at 20 °C Liquid
Colour Colorless to reddish brown
Flash point [°C] 14
Explosion limits - upper [%] 19 %(V)
Explosion limits -lower [%] 3.3% (V)

Specifications

Appearance Clear colorless to reddish brown colored solution
Cultural Response Biochemical identification was carried out by adding 0.6 ml of Barritt Reagent 'A' (1735A) and 0.2 ml of Barritt Reagent 'B' (1735B) in 24-48 hours old cultures grown in MR-VP Medium
Enterobacter aerogenes ATCC 1304 Growth - Luxuriant, VP Test-Positive (Cherry red color formation)
Escherichia coli ATCC 25922 Growth - Luxuriant, VP test - Negative (No red color formation)
Klebsiella pneumoniae ATCC 13883 Growth - Luxuriant, VP Test-Positive (Cherry red color formation)

Safety Information and Hazard Symbols

Flame Corrosion
Symbol GHS02, GHS05
Signal Word Danger
UN No. 1170
IMCO Class No. 3
Packing Group II
Hazardous Statement H225-H318-H412
Precaution Statement P210-P273-P280-P305 + P351 + P338 + P310-P403 + P235
Risk Statement
Safety Statement
Revision Date : 12-Feb-2021