Product Overview & Quality

Product Name: D-Maltose monohydrate or Maltose sugar
Brand: Kemaus (Product Code: KA-1126)
Grade: Laboratory Grade (Lab Grade). Manufactured under Kemaus standard quality control to ensure uniform purity and chemical consistency. Excellently suited for preparing microbiology culture media, biochemical assays, and academic laboratory experiments.
Physical Properties: Odorless, fine white crystalline powder with a mildly sweet taste.
Solubility: Highly soluble in water.
Key Use: Widely utilized as an essential carbon and energy source in formulation of culture media for growing specific strains of bacteria, yeasts, and molds. Commonly used in biochemical studies to investigate carbohydrate metabolism, sugar fermentation tests, and amylase enzyme activities. Also serves as a reference standard in sugar analytical chemistry.

Safety & Hazards

Classification: Not classified as a hazardous substance according to GHS regulations. It exhibits a high profile of safety with zero toxic skin reactions.
Health Risks: Direct eye contact with large amounts of dust may cause minor, temporary mechanical irritation or short-term redness. Inhalation of fine dust may cause mild coughing or sneezing.
First Aid Measures: Flush eyes immediately with plenty of water. Seek medical advice if irritation develops or persists.

Handling & Storage

Storage: Hygroscopic material. It absorbs ambient moisture from the air, which can cause caking or clumping. Must be stored in the original, tightly sealed Kemaus container in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated space at stable room temperature (below 30 degrees Celsius).
Precautions: Wear standard personal protective equipment (PPE), including laboratory gloves, safety glasses, and a dust mask. Ensure the container is closed immediately after use to protect the integrity of the reagent.