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In this section: Laboratory Methods (Food)

BAM R8: Brilliant Green Dye Solution, 1%

Reagents Index for BAM

January 2001

Brilliant green dye	1 g
Distilled water (sterile)	100 mL

Dissolve 1 g dye in 10 mL sterile distilled water and dilute to 100 mL. Before use, test all batches of dye for toxicity with known positive and negative test microorganisms.

Original Source: Bacteriological Analytical Manual, 8th Edition, Revision A, 1998.

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