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.

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ALGAE IN WATER KIT FILTRATION/EXTRACTION METHOD CODE 6662-01 QUANTITY 2 x 60 mL 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 CONTENTS *Methyl Alcohol Test Tube, 5-10-12.9-20-25 mL, glass, w/cap Test Tubes, 5 mL, glass Syringe, 60 mL Filter Holder, plastic Check Valve Filter paper, glass Tygon Tubing, w/adapter CODE *6319-H 0608 0230 0943 0598 27760-01 1157 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.
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FILTRATION ASSEMBLY 1. 2. 3. 4. Unscrew the cover of the filter holder (0598) and install a filter paper (1157) in the holder. Position the paper carefully to avoid by-passing the filter. If a membrane filter is used, install a support pad in back of the membrane disc. Replace the cover. Insert the end of the check valve (27760-01), that does not have threads and does have small tabs, into the Luer tip of the syringe (0943).