Description

Membrare Lauryl Sulphate Broth 500g is used to count coliforms and Escherichia coli in water and sewage. It’s also used to count these bacteria in filter membranes used for water sample testing.

The broth is used with a membrane filter technique
It’s not intended to diagnose disease or other conditions in humans

To prepare the broth, dissolve 76.2 grams of the medium in one liter of purified water
Heat with frequent agitation to completely dissolve the medium
Sterilize by steaming for 30 minutes on three consecutive days or by autoclaving at 121°C for 15 minutes

The broth is recommended by ISO Committee under the specification ISO 9308-1: 1990
Sodium lauryl sulfate is a reproducible substitute for Membrane Enriched Teepol Broth

Sodium lauryl sulfate is also known as Sodium dodecyl sulfate
It’s a widely used surfactant in cleaning products, cosmetics, and personal care products