It is used as a d differential and slightly selective medium used for the isolation and enumeration of coliforms in water, wastewater, milk and dairy products. It is a modification of Deoxycholate Agar as described by Leifson and prepared according to formula specified in Standard Methods for Examination of Dairy Products, Water and Waste Water and Food for the detection of coliform bacilli. It differs from Deoxycholate Agar (M030) by its decreased concentration of sodium Deoxycholate.