Thermo Scientific™ Letheen Broth

Description

• Effectively carry out testing of quaternary ammonium compounds for antimicrobial activity using Thermo Scientific™ Remel™ Letheen Broth
• This subculture medium was developed for neutralization of quaternary ammonium compounds 1
• Quisno, Gibby, and Foter discovered that adding lecithin and polysorbate 80 to FDA Broth resulted in a medium that neutralized high concentrations of quaternary ammonium salts 2
• It is used to recover bacteria from solutions containing residues of disinfectant used in the sanitization of food utensils and equipments
• It is recommended by the Association of Official Analytical Chemists (AOAC) for cultivation of microorganisms from cosmetic samples 3
• Effectively carry out testing of quaternary ammonium compounds for antimicrobial activity using Letheen Broth
• Recommended by AOAC for cultivation of microorganisms from cosmetic samples
• Recommended by USP in disinfectant challenge testing (The united states pharmacopoeia/National Formulary 2019, US pharmacopial conventionInc
• Rockville, M.D.) Ready to use convenience of prepared media
• This medium contains meat peptone and beef extract that supply nitrogenous compounds and amino acids necessary for the growth of bacteria
• Lecithin neutralizes quaternary ammonium compounds and polysorbate 80 neutralizes phenolic compounds, formalin and hexachlorophene
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• Remel™ and Oxoid™ products are now part of the Thermo Scientific brand.