LaMotte ALGAE IN WATER KIT - Manual

ALGAE IN WATER KIT
FILTRATION/EXTRACTION METHOD
CODE 6662-01
QUANTITY CONTENTS CODE
2 x 60 mL *Methyl Alcohol *6319-H
1 Test Tube, 5-10-12.9-20-25 mL, glass, w/cap 0608
2 Test Tubes, 5 mL, glass 0230
1 Syringe, 60 mL 0943
1 Filter Holder, plastic 0598
1 Check Valve 27760-01
1 Filter paper, glass 1157
1 Tygon Tubing, w/adapter 1175
*WARNING: Reagents marked with an * are considered to be potential health hazards.
To view or print a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for these reagents go to
www.lamotte.com. To obtain a printed copy, contact LaMotte by e-mail, phone or fax.
To order individual reagents or test kit components, use the specifi ed code number.
INTRODUCTION
This test kit uses a unique fi ltration procedure for determining if there is an
unacceptable level of algae in water. The algae cells are fi ltered out of the water by
means of a syringe with fi lter attachment. A yellow-green color on the glass fi ber
fi lter indicates algae may be present, since minerals which may also cause coloration
of the water will not be trapped on the fi lter. The algae collected on the fi lter is then
subjected to an alcolhol extraction procedure. A yellow to green color in the extract
solution indicates an unacceptable level of algae in the water.
WARNING! This set contains chemicals
that may be harmful if misued. Read
cautions on individual containers
carefully. Not to be used by children
except under adult supervision.