CRITERION™ Cetrimide Selective Agar (Dehydrated Culture Media) | 500g Bottle | Hardy Diagnostics

CRITERION™ Cetrimide Selective Agar Base, Dehydrated Culture Media, 500gm Wide-Mouth Bottle

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Hardy Diagnostics CRITERION™ Cetrimide Selective Agar is primarily for use in the isolation and detection of Pseudomonas aeroginosa.

CRITERION™ Dehydrated Culture Media by Hardy Diagnostics is formulated to meet or exceed the highest standards. Compare these features:

Wide mouth opening - reduces dust formation by allowing the easy entry of a scoop
Convenient handgrip - 'no slip' finger holds
Stackable containers - for efficient storage
Increased solubility - dissolves quickly
Custom and bulk products available - to your specifications
Competitive pricing - call for a price quote for large volume purchases!
Complete technical/instruction sheets
Unparalleled performance - tested for optimal growth
Container sizes include:

2L mylar® bag – pre-measured for a 2 liter batch, no weighing needed!
500gm bottle - wide mouth, easy grip bottle
2kg and 10kg bucket - with convenient screw lid
Also see our selection of petri plates, glass screw-cap tubes, animal blood, media supplements and antibiotics.

CRITERION™ Cetrimide Selective Agar by Hardy Diagnostics is a high-performance dehydrated culture medium designed for the isolation and detection of Pseudomonas aeruginosa from clinical, environmental, industrial, and quality-control samples. Cetrimide acts as a selective agent, suppressing competing organisms while enhancing pigment production typical of P. aeruginosa, enabling clearer, more reliable identification.

Hardy Diagnostics formulates all CRITERION™ media to meet or exceed stringent industry standards. Laboratories rely on its high solubility, consistency, and proven growth performance for dependable culture preparation.

Key Features:

Selective medium for the detection of Pseudomonas aeruginosa

Supports pigment production for improved organism recognition

Fast-dissolving, high-clarity formulation

Wide-mouth, easy-grip 500g bottle minimizes dust and simplifies scooping

Stackable packaging for efficient microbiology storage

Manufactured for reproducible, high-quality results in regulated environments

Available in multiple container sizes to meet varying batch requirements

Supports seamless integration into your lab’s microbial workflow alongside Hardy Diagnostics petri plates, glass tubes, media supplements, and antibiotics.

Specifications
Manufacturer: Hardy Diagnostics
Brand: CRITERION™
Product Type: Dehydrated Culture Media
Medium Name: Cetrimide Selective Agar
Application: Isolation and detection of Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Format: Dehydrated powder
Fill Volume: 500gm
Pack Size: Each
Industry Use: Breweries, Wineries & Distilleries; Cannabis QA Testing; Clinical; Cosmetics; Environmental; Food Safety; Compounding Pharmacy; Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Container Type: 500gm wide-mouth bottle
Container Features: Easy grip, stackable, wide mouth opening to reduce dust
Solubility: High solubility for rapid media preparation
Quality: Tested for optimal organism growth; complete technical/instruction sheets available
Additional Options: Also available in 2L mylar pouch, 2kg bucket, 10kg bucket

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