Innovating Science® Antimicrobial Properties of Essential Oils Lab Kit
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Explore the antimicrobial efficacy of essential oils commonly used in household cleaning products.
- Kit contains enough materials for 15 groups Teacher's manual and student study guide copymaster included
Essential oils have been used for a variety of purposes throughout history for their scents, flavors, and pharmacological properties. Some oils are commonly used in cleaning products, but which ones are most effective? In this activity, students will perform the Kirby-Bauer test on a variety of essential oils to determine their antimicrobial efficacy.
Ordering information: Required but not included: Test tubes, test tube racks, tape, markers, metric rulers, hot water bath, biohazard waste receptacle.
Delivery information: Kit includes: Peppermint oil, 10 ml; Lavender oil, 10 ml; Cinnamon oil, 10 ml; Lemon oil, 10 ml; Balsam oil, 10 ml; 2× nutrient agar, 200 ml; 3× nutrient broth tubes, 9 ml; 15× Sterile cotton swabs, 2-pack; 20× petri dishes; 2× blank sterile disks, 50-pack; 5× forceps.
Specifications
- Description:Antimicrobial properties of essential oils lab kit
- No. of lab groups:15
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