Difco™ D/E (Dey/Engley) Neutralizing Media, BD Life Sciences

Supplier: BD

268620 281910
90003-804EA 362.72 USD
90003-804 90004-038
Difco™ D/E (Dey/Engley) Neutralizing Media, BD Life Sciences
Media for Microbiology Dehydrated Media for Microbiology

D/E Neutralizing Agar and D/E Neutralizing Broth have the ability to neutralize antimicrobial chemicals and are used for environmental sampling for the detection and enumeration of microorganisms present on surfaces of sanitary importance.


  • Peptone provides source of nitrogen
  • Yeast extract is a rich source of B-complex vitamins
  • Dextrose is an energy source


The presence and number of microorganisms is determined by the appearance of colonies on the surface of the agar medium.


D/E Neutralizing Broth is used for environmental sampling where neutralization of the chemical is important to determine its bactericidal or bacteriostatic activity. This medium will neutralize a broad spectrum of antiseptic and disinfectant chemicals, including quaternary ammonium compounds, phenolics, iodine and chlorine preparations, mercurials, formaldehyde, and glutaraldehyde.

Order Now

Learn more

About VWR

Avantor is a vertically integrated, global supplier of discovery-to-delivery solutions for...

Learn more About VWR