Soya Casein Digest Agar (SCDA) – Ready-to-Use Bottle (USP/EP/BP/IP Compliant)

Soya Casein Digest Agar (SCDA), also known as Tryptone Soya Agar, is a general-purpose, nutrient-rich medium used for the cultivation and enumeration of a wide variety of microorganisms, including aerobic and facultative anaerobic bacteria and fungi.

This variant is supplied as a ready-to-use sterile agar in a glass bottle, ideal for pour plate techniques, surface sampling, air sampling, and validation of aseptic processing areas. It conforms to major pharmacopeial requirements including USP, EP, BP, and IP, making it suitable for use in regulated pharmaceutical environments.

Key Features

• Ready-to-use, pre-sterilized glass bottle

• Compliant with USP/EP/BP/IP standards

• Suitable for environmental monitoring and personnel hygiene checks

• Clear, firm agar suitable for pour plates or further preparation

• Sterility tested and quality assured

• Easy-to-label format with batch and expiry details

Specifications

• Medium Type: Soya Casein Digest Agar

• Reference: TRMH 345

• Volume: 300–500 mL (approx.)

• Color: Light amber

• Sterilization: Autoclaved / gamma irradiated

• Shelf Life: 6–12 months

• Storage: 2–25°C

• Conforms to: USP, EP, BP, IP standards

Applications

• Pharmaceutical environmental monitoring

• Microbiological testing of surfaces, air, personnel

• Pour plate method for total viable count (TVC)

• Media fill simulation and cleanroom validation

• Monitoring in cosmetic, food, and biotech industries