HC Agar Base (7520)
Product Code: 268510
Intended Use
HC Agar Base is specifically designed for use with Tween 80 (Polysorbate 80) to effectively enumerate molds in cosmetic products. This formulation streamlines the mold detection process, ensuring that quality control in cosmetics is efficient and reliable.
Product Summary and Explanation
The ability to isolate molds from cosmetic products is crucial for maintaining quality and safety. Traditional methods often necessitate an incubation period of 5 to 7 days, which can delay the assessment of cosmetic products. However, in a groundbreaking development in 1986, Mead and O'Neill introduced HC Agar, significantly reducing the incubation time to just 3 days at a controlled temperature of 27.5 ± 0.5°C. This advancement allows for more rapid results without compromising accuracy.
Key Features
- Efficient Mold Enumeration: Specifically formulated for the enumeration of molds, ensuring rapid and reliable results.
- Reduced Incubation Time: Allows incubation for only 3 days compared to traditional methods.
- Optimal Temperature Control: Designed for incubation at 27.5 ± 0.5°C to enhance mold recovery.
- Supplementation with Tween 80: Enhanced formulation using Tween 80 (Polysorbate 80) ensures optimal mold detection.
Specifications
- Application: Enumeration of molds in cosmetics
- Formulation: Based on the HC Agar formula of Mead and O'Neill
HC Agar Base represents a significant innovation in the microbiological assessment of cosmetic products, optimizing sampling protocols while maintaining accuracy. It is an essential tool for laboratories dedicated to ensuring the safety and quality of cosmetics.
