B947 

BORIC ACID BROTH

Formula

Ingredients 

gms/lit.

Proteose peptone 

Lactose 

Dipotassium phosphate 

Monopotassium phosphate 

Boric acid 

10.00

5.00

12.20

4.10

3.25

Final pH (at 25°C) : 7.0 + 0.2

Directions 

Suspend 34.6 gms. in 1000 ml. distilled water. Dispense in test tubes with inverted Durham’s tubes. Sterilize by autoclaving at 15 lbs pressure (121°C) for 15minutes. For inoculam larger than one ml. the medium should be prepared in proportionately greater concentration. A pH indicator may be added if desired.

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