RESEARCH PEPTIDE INFORMATION SHEET

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER:

This document does not contain any medical advice. Your peptides are intended for research/laboratory use and not for therapeutic use in humans. Your research is your confidential business but misuse is your own responsibility. Therapeutic peptides can only be prescribed by your physician.

RECONSTITUTION:

Getting the maths correct when reconstituting is imperative for your research. Use a peptide calculator and triple check everything. Insulin syringes and peptide pens come in UNITS (iu), not milliliters. The vial of bacteriostatic water is in milliliters. The lyophilized powder in the peptide vial is in milligrams.

Example:

You have a 10mg vial of peptide and you want to use 2mg for your research this week. You sterilize your surface, rubber seals on vials and your hands. You will add 100 units (equaling 1 milliliter) of bacteriostatic water to the vial. Once dissolved, you draw up 20 units (0.2ml) on the insulin syringe. This gives you 2mg of peptide ready to be used in your research.

STORAGE:

In lyophilized form, peptides can be stored in a cool dark place for several weeks (fridge or a cupboard in a dark container). For long term storage (months), the best storage is in a dark container in the freezer.

Once reconstituted with bacteriostatic water,  they will need to be stored in the refrigerator inside a dark container and in a temperature stable part of the fridge. You cannot freeze reconstituted peptide so ensure it’s not an issue with certain areas of your fridge.

It is generally recommended to store a reconstituted peptide for 30 days. When using the vial, wipe away condensation and always check it in the light for any cloudiness or particles (which bubbles can sometimes be mistaken for so let it settle and learn to tell the difference). Beyond 30 days, if it still looks clear, you may wish to use it a while longer. The same goes for an open vial of bacteriostatic water.