Frequently asked Questions(F.A.Q)
Ordering and Quotes
Contact us for competitive discounts on bulk quantities
Aladdin is able to offer competitive discounts on products purchased in bulk quantities as either individual or multiple items. Discounts are typically applied at five times the standard unit size and progressively rise as the quantity increases.
It will help us to evaluate your request if you can also inform us about any special requirements. Frequent requirements are:
To specify that the product comes from a single batch.
To stipulate the size(s) you would like the product supplied in (for example 2g packaged in 50mg units).
A bespoke dispatch schedule to benefit from economies of scale (such as 50mg units, dispatched every 3 months for the period of 2 years).
If the product you are interested in is not currently listed on our website we will be happy to look for a supplier on your behalf.
To request a bulk quantity quotation please use our bulk order inquiry form to contact us with your requirements. We will do our best to accommodate your needs.
For security purposes certain controlled substances will not be available to purchase online in all territories. Additional information may be required before we can dispatch controlled substances and an administrative fee to cover license expenses may apply. Our friendly and professional staff will gladly assist you with this when we receive your order. For Customers in the USA,All customers wishing to purchase controlled substances from Aladdin must take appropriate steps to obtain import licenses and/or authorization to ensure compliance with local laws. This is the responsibility of the end user. For security reasons DEA controlled substances are not available to purchase online. Please contact customer service for assistance. Orders for DEA controlled substances will incur an administrative fee to cover license expenses.DEA registration is handled by your local DEA Diversion Office. For information on obtaining DEA registration, please visit www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/drugreg/index.html.
All Aladdin orders will be fulfilled by Aladdin. There are specific charges for orders containing DEA controlled substances or Dangerous Goods, see below for details. For all other shipping times and charges please email info@aladdin-e.com .
DEA Controlled SubstancesOrders,
for DEA controlled substances shipped within North America will incur a $43 administration fee to cover license expenses.
Dangerous Goods,
Orders for products classified with a UN number will incur a $10 dangerous goods packaging fee. For areas where Aladdin has distributors, Customers in these countries or regions are invited to contact their local Aladdin distributor directly for their terms and conditions of sale.
How do I place an order?
Ordering of Aladdin products is handled by Aladdin Company. We accept orders online via Aladdin-e.com, offline by telephone, fax, email, mail or purchasing departments, and through our extensive distributor network.
Online: We encourage you to browse our site and add products to your cart. Click checkout to complete your order. To place an order online you will need to register for an account.
Offline: To place an order by telephone, email or mail please visit our contact us page for the relevant information. Please note that contact information varies depending on your location.
Purchasing Department: To place an order through your purchasing department click the print quote button in your cart. A quotation form will appear, which will be accepted as an order if received by Aladdin.
Distributors: If you prefer to use your local Aladdin distributor to place your order, please contact them for pricing and delivery information.
If you are a new customer there may be a short delay in the delivery time of your order while the necessary security checks are carried out. Our team will keep you informed throughout this process and you will not be charged until your order is ready for dispatch.
What Information is needed when placing an order?
When ordering a product we need the following information from you so we can process your order:
Product Name, Catalog #, Unit Size and Quantity,Contact Name and Institution,Telephone Number,Shipping & Billing Address,Payment Method (Credit Card Number or Purchase Order Number)
What is a purchase order number?
A purchase order (PO) number is an alphanumeric code issued by a buyer to a seller indicating quantities and agreed prices for requested products or services.
How do I redeem a promotional code?
If ordering online please add the promotion code to the special instructions box on the review section of the checkout process. You can also redeem promotions by contacting our customer service team.
Who should I contact if I have a customer service or technical support query?
For contact information please visit our Contact Us page.
Shipping Times and Charges
All Aladdin orders will be fulfilled by Aladdin. There are specific charges for orders containing DEA controlled substances or Dangerous Goods, see below for details. For all other shipping times and charges please email info@aladdin-e.com
DEA Controlled Substances
Orders for DEA controlled substances shipped within North America will incur a $43 administration fee to cover license expenses.
Dangerous Goods
Orders for products classified with a UN number will incur a $10 dangerous goods packaging fee.
Payment and Returns
Any claim for credit or return goods request must be made within ten (10) days of receipt. Custom, non-standard catalog and non-catalog orders are ineligible for cancellation or return. A return authorization (“Return Authorization”) must be obtained from Aladdin’ Customer Service for all returns. Aladdin will not accept, and no credit will be issued, without a Return Authorization.
Upon receipt of authorized returned products, a credit for the original purchase price less the Returned Products Charge and the original shipping and handling charge ("Partial Credit") will be issued. To obtain a Partial Credit, products must be returned within sixty (60) days of receiving a Return Authorization.
If an error by Aladdin results in shipment of an incorrect order, Aladdin will, at its sole option, either ship a replacement order at no charge or credit your account for the purchase price of the original product shipped in error plus shipping charges. If an error by you results in the shipment of an incorrect order and is reported to Aladdin within ten (10) days, you may obtain a Return Authorization and return the product(s) for Partial Credit.
Please see the Legal Information section on www.aladdin-e.com for full details. For areas where Aladdin has distributors, Customers in these countries or regions are invited to contact their local Aladdin distributor directly for their returns policy.
At Aladdin, there are certain countries around the world where we ask you to prepay for your order. This means you will have to pay before your product gets shipped to you.
This can either be done by credit card on checkout, or you can request an invoice when you place the order
Aladdin charges its customers in GB Pounds (£), Euros (€), Swiss Francs (SFr.), Danish Kroners (kr.), Swedish Kronors (kr.), Norwegian Kroners (kr.), Hungarian Forints (Ft), Czech Koruna (Kč) ,Chinese RMB or US Dollars ($) according to the country specified by the customer's invoice address. Prices are not displayed for territories served exclusively by Aladdin distributors.Your country is currently set as United States. We display prices in US Dollars ($) for this territory.If you are viewing Aladdin prices in the incorrect currency, or your country setting is incorrect, please change your country selector above or contact us for assistance.
Manage My Account
These terms of service ("Terms", "Agreement") are an agreement between the website ("Website operator", "us", "we" or "our") and you ("User", "you" or "your"). This Agreement sets forth the general terms and conditions of your use of this website and any of its products or services (collectively, "Website" or "Services").
Although this Website may be linked to other websites, we are not, directly or indirectly, implying any approval, association, sponsorship, endorsement, or affiliation with any linked website, unless specifically stated herein.You should carefully review the legal statements and other conditions of use of any website which you access through a link from this Website. Your linking to any other off-site pages or other websites is at your own risk.
Legal, Privacy and Cookie Notice
Privacy Notice
The purpose of this Privacy Notice (“Notice”) is to provide visitors to this website and Aladdin customers information regarding the personal information that Aladdin may collect, how Aladdin uses and safeguards that data, and with whom we may share it. By providing your personal information to us, you agree that we may collect and use such personal information and other information in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Notice.
This Notice applies to all websites owned and operated by Aladdin Corporation (referred to as “we,” “us,” the “Company” or similar terms), including those with a homepage located and linked at www.Aladdin-e.com (the “Website”). This Notice does not apply to any other websites, and we make no representations as to the privacy practices of other websites.
Aladdin encourages our customers, suppliers, commercial visitors, business associates, investors and other interested parties to read this Notice. By using this Website or submitting personal information to Aladdin by any other means, you acknowledge your understanding and agreement to the practices described in this Notice, including that Aladdin may collect, process, transfer, use and disclose personal information as described. If you have specific questions or comments regarding the processing of personal information, you may contact Aladdin as provided below.
What Personal Information Do We Collect?
Personal information (also commonly known as personally identifiable information (PII) or personal data) is information that can be used to identify you, or any other individual to whom the information may relate. The personal information we may collected when you engage with the Website includes the following:
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Contact Information (name, address, telephone number, email address, company/employer information, and similar information)
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Billing Information (credit card, bank account, and similar information)
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Order Information (current order/purchase information, purchase history, and similar information).
Other information that may be exchanged in the course of engaging with specific Aladdin campaigns or the Website. You will have notice of any subsequently collected personal information because it will come directly from you.
Except for some information automatically collected when you visit our Website, as described in the below section discussing non-personal information, all personal information Aladdin processes is collected directly from you. For example, we may collect personal information from you when you register on our site, place an order, open or update an account, subscribe to our mailing list, and/or respond to our customer satisfaction survey.
Please note that you should not submit to Aladdin any sensitive personal information relating to your (i) racial or ethnic origin (ii) political beliefs (iii) philosophical or religious beliefs (iv) membership of a trade union or political party (v) physical or mental health or genetic makeup (vi) addictions, sexual life or (vii) the commission of criminal offences or proceedings and associated penalties or fines, unless you have previously sent to us your written consent that we may process such personal information, if Aladdin determines consent to be a requirement of applicable law. If you provide such sensitive personal information to Aladdin, that personal information will be promptly deleted.
What is the Purpose of Collecting Personal Information?
We collect the above described personal information about Website visitors and customers in order to provide superior customer service. Specifically, we collect the above information for the following purposes:
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to provide services to you;
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to process and track orders;
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to respond to your requests;
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to support the operation of our business, such as for billing, account maintenance, and record-keeping purposes;
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to send to you Aladdin and its affiliated brands’ solicitations, product announcements, and the like that we feel may be of interest to you (you may “opt out” of receiving these marketing materials);
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personalize your experience on the Website, as well as maintain and improve the Website and various features (also a relevant purpose for collection of non-personal information).
In addition, where consistent with the laws and regulations of the relevant jurisdiction, Aladdin may use (and disclose to third parties as described in the next section) your personal information, if such use or disclosure:
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is for an additional purpose that is directly related to the original purpose for which the personal information was collected;
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is necessary to prepare, negotiate and perform a contract with you;
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is required by law or the competent governmental or judicial authorities;
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is necessary to establish or preserve a legal claim or defense;
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is necessary to comply with a law, regulation, court order, or other legal process;
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is part of a corporate restructuring, sale of assets, merger or divestiture;
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is required to protect Aladdin’s rights or property, or
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is necessary to prevent fraud or other illegal activities, such as willful attacks on Aladdin’s information technology systems.
Aladdin does NOT SELL, RE-SELL, OR DISTRIBUTE FOR RE-SALE YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION.
How do We Share Personal Information?
If you provide personal information to Aladdin as described above, we may share such personal information with third parties in order to accomplish the above stated purposes. In compliance with the laws and regulations of the relevant jurisdiction in order to support our relationship with you:
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we may share personal information with our worldwide affiliates to provide service to you as well as better understand your business needs and how we can improve our products and services;
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we may use third party service providers to assist us in collecting, assembling or processing personal information in connection with services related to our business relationship, such as credit card companies and shipping companies;
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if you complete the “Credit Reference” section on the Website, you agree that we may contact the references listed and share your personal information with the references for the purpose of deciding whether to extend credit to you or to do business with you;
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we (or a third party on our behalf) may use personal information to contact you about a Aladdin offer in support of your business needs or to conduct online surveys to understand better our customers’ needs;
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we may share your personal information with third parties to assist us with marketing and promotional activities (though we will not permit those companies to use or retain your personal information for their own promotional activities); and
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in the event of any prospective or actual merger, business or asset sale, divestiture, other changes in control or financial status, or re-organization, we may share or transfer personal information with the other party or parties involved.
Any time your information is transferred to a third party who is not an affiliate of Aladdin, we will require the recipient to protect the information consistent with this Notice. If you choose not to have your personal information used to support our customer relationship (especially direct marketing or market research), we will respect your choice. As indicated in the previous section, we do not sell your personal information to third parties, nor share it with third parties except as set forth in this Notice.
What Non-Personal Information Do We Collect and How Do We Use Cookies and Similar Technology?
Each time a computer visits this Website we may collect certain information from that computer. This information is automatically collected from the computer’s web browser and may include information such as the following (“non-personal information”):
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the type of web browser software the computer uses (for example, Google Chrome or Internet Explorer);
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the name of the domain from which the computer accessed the Internet;
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the Internet address of the website from which the computer linked directly to the Website;
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the date and time the computer accessed the Website.
This non-personal information does not identify who you are. We may use non-personal information to help us make the Website more useful to you and for other business purposes. For example, we may tell business partners how many computers visited this Website or what pages were most popular. We may prepare reports and other materials using non-personal information. We may use non-personal information for any other business purposes as described in the section on personal information and may share non-personal information with third parties.
Also, we may place a text file called a cookie in the browser files of computers that visit this Website. Cookies are pieces of data issued by a website that, among other things, allow your computer to utilize all the features on this Website. If and when your computer accepts a cookie, the cookie may be stored on the computer’s hard drive. You are always free to decline our cookies if your browser permits, but some parts of the Website may not work properly for you if you do so.
This Website uses the Google AdWords remarketing service to advertise on third party websites (including Google) to previous visitors to our site. It could mean that we advertise to previous visitors who haven’t completed a task on our site, for example using the contact form to make an enquiry. This could be in the form of an advertisement on the Google search results page, or a site in the Google Display Network. Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on someone’s past visits to the Aladdin. Any information collected will be used in accordance with our own privacy policy and Google’s privacy policy.
In addition, third parties may place and read cookies on your browser or use web beacons or similar technologies to collect data, including, where applicable, for the Google Trusted Stores program.
Email and Link Information.
Using an email address you provide us, we may send you email newsletters or similar documents from time to time. These emails may include technology that permits us to track if and when an email has been opened, as well as whether the recipient clicked on any particular link or advertisement contained in the email. This information is tracked and used for statistical analysis, to generate sales leads, and to help us operate our business. The information gathered from these emails may result in a call or email from our sales staff to provide further information on products that our emails have identified you as having an interest in.
Opt-In for Advertising and Other Communications.
In certain circumstances, you agree that we, or the third parties who help us operate this Website and conduct business, may contact you for advertising or any other purposes through any and all contact information you provide to us, such as email, telephone, fax, or mail. If at any time you wish to opt-out of receiving such communication, you may amend your profile here or you may contact Aladdin at: privacy@Aladdin-e.com
International Data Transfer
In you are located outside the United States (US), in particular if you are located in Switzerland and the European Union (EU), please note that Aladdin is a US based company. We operate through our direct and indirect subsidiaries in countries within and outside of Switzerland and the EU (including the US) and may involve certain third parties located in those jurisdictions (as described above). If you use this Website, all information, including personal information, will be transferred to Aladdin (including subcontractors that may be maintaining and/or operating our Website) in the US or other countries around the world where we do business. Although this may include recipients of information located in countries where there may be a lower level of legal protection for your personal information than in your location country, we will protect your information in accordance with requirements of the law in your particular jurisdiction and take steps to only share with third parties that offer similar protection. By using this Website, you unambiguously consent to the transfer of your personal information and other information to the United States and elsewhere for the purposes and uses described herein.
EU Privacy Rights
If you are located in the EU, the General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”) grants you certain rights under the law. In particular, the right to access, correct, delete, restrict processing of, and data portability of the personal information we hold about you. Aladdin will retain your personal information for the length of time you engage with our services until you request deletion of such personal data.
Upon request, Aladdin will grant you reasonable access to personal information that it holds about you. In addition, Aladdin will take reasonable steps to permit you to correct, amend, delete, restrict processing of, and request portability of the personal information we hold about you. Aladdin also relies upon each individual to assist in providing accurate updates of his or her personal information. In order to make a request regarding your personal information contact the following: privacy@Aladdin-e.com.
If you have a comment, question, or complaint about how Aladdin is handling your personal information, we hope that you contact us at privacy@Aladdin-e.com in order to allow us to resolve the matter. In addition, individuals located in the EU may submit a complaint regarding the processing of their personal information to the EU data protection authorities (DPAs). The following link may assist you in finding the appropriate DPA: https://ec.europa.eu/newsroom/article29/item-detail.cfm?item_id=612080.
Product Support
Product availability information is based on worldwide inventory levels and is provided on individual product pages. Although we make every effort to ensure a continuous supply of our products, occasional circumstances may force us to discontinue or temporarily run out of a product. Should this occur customers will be notified immediately on placement of any orders for such products and, if applicable, items will be put on backorder. You will then receive regular updates as to the current status of your order and estimated future availability.
For New Product Suggestions and Licensing,Aladdin has a long tradition of working with scientists to bring new discoveries out of the laboratory and into the commercial arena. Reagents are our traditional area of expertise but any type of biological probe or other material applicable to preclinical research is of potential interest.
For New Products,We welcome suggestions for new products. Please complete a new product suggestion form or email newproducts@alddin-e.com. If the new product is something you wish to use yourself, please mention this when contacting us.
For Licensing, It is Aladdin policy to never knowingly infringe intellectual property, therefore we license a number of our products from pharmaceutical companies and academic institutes. By making these research tools commercially available to the research community, we enable them to become more widely used, which has the potential to significantly progress specific areas of research.
We are interested in licensing all kinds of research tools, including the most recent innovative technologies. If you have developed a useful research tool that you would like to see commercialized or if you have information on a potential licensing candidate, please use the following licensing opportunities form, or email us at licensing@aladdin-e.com. Our team will be pleased to hear from you.
Batch numbers (or Lot number)
Batch numbers can be found at the top of the product data sheet, or on the vial label, as a 1, 2 or 3 digit number, to the left of a letter. The numbers to the right of this letter are for internal use only. For example, in the case 15A/466444, 15 identifies the batch number.
Chemical Abstracts Registry (CAS) numbers
The Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) number is a unique identification code assigned to a chemical substance by the American Chemical Society. While these are given as accurately as possible they may not always reflect the salt or level of hydration of the product supplied.
Molecular weights
The molecular weight displayed in our catalog represents the product as determined by its chemical structure.For further information, including molecular weight variation between batches, please visit our molecular weight support page.
Stereochemistry
Where specific stereochemistry is indicated in a diagram, the product is supplied in the conformation shown. When products are supplied as mixtures of stereoisomers, for clarity only one form is shown. The existence of both enantiomers in a product is indicated by the notation 'and enantiomer'.
Weighing accuracies
The quantity of compound supplied in our vials is not weighed to the accuracy required for direct solution preparation unless specifically stated on the product datasheet. It is the responsibility of the individual researcher to accurately reweigh the compound in order to obtain solutions of defined concentration.
Purity
The purity displayed in the technical data section of our online product information pages is the minimum content of the active ingredient that any given batch will contain. Minor batch variations, which have no effect on the biological properties of the material, may take place due to manufacturing processes.
Bioactive chemical purity
Aladdin bioactive chemicals are of high purity, typically > 99% by HPLC. For purity of an individual product please consult the batch-specific certificate of analysis (CoA).
Isotopic purity
Isotopic purity is the percentage of stable isotope in the product.
Peptide purity
Unless otherwise stated, peptides supplied by Aladdin have a purity of > 95%. For purity of an individual product please consult the batch-specific certificate of analysis (CoA).
Quality control
Chemical purity is assessed using an array of techniques including HPLC, chiral HPLC, NMR, microanalysis, high voltage electrophoresis, melting point, optical rotation, TLC, and mass spectrometry as appropriate. All data is kept on file and available for inspection on request - please contact us for details. We believe that the purity of any material supplied by Aladdin will match or exceed the purity of the product originally reported in the scientific literature.
The half-life (t½) of a drug in vivo is the time taken for its concentration in plasma to decline to half its original level. When this information is known for an Aladdin compound we publish it in the product biological description. Due to the novelty of some Aladdin products, this information may not be available in the published literature. Therefore, we may not always be able to provide a definitive value for the half-life of these products.
Every precaution should be taken when handling any Aladdin product. We will provide all possible advice and assistance concerning the safe handling of our products. As research chemicals, the potential hazards are often not known and an absence of warning does not mean that no hazard exists. It is the users' responsibility to ensure that relevant safety precautions are taken at all times. Product safety data sheets (SDS) are available online for all products and contain information relating to their safe handing.
Vial opening instructions
The majority of products are supplied in glass vials with a screw top lid. During transit, material may accumulate in the vial top. This can be dislodged by gently tapping the vial before opening. Some products are shipped in glass ampoules. Caution must be exercised when opening these. We recommend wearing gloves and safety goggles. To open, cover the ampoule with a cloth and place thumbs on score line; apply gentle pressure away from the body and snap the vial open.
Product use
All our products are intended for research use only. They must not under any circumstances be used for human, drug, food, cosmetic, agricultural, domestic or any other purpose.
The molecular weight displayed in the technical data section of our online product information pages represents the product as determined by its chemical structure. During the manufacturing process it is common for solvents, such as water and ethanol, to be incorporated into the product. The degree to which this occurs can vary from batch to batch and as a consequence the molecular weight of the material supplied can change. Batch molecular weight variations should not affect the basic pharmacological properties of the compound but will affect any concentration calculations carried out. Solutions should only be made up using the batch specific molecular weight derived from: the product vial label;the certificate of analysis (CoA) / product information sheet - available online. Further information can be found on our Vial Labels, SDS and CoA technical support pages.
Bioactive chemical stability and storage
Due to the novelty of many of our products, information concerning product stability has rarely been reported and in most cases we can only offer a general guide. When information is known we do our best to publish this in the catalog or on the data sheets that accompany our products. Our standard storage recommendations are as follows:
Solid: Provided storage is as stated on the product vial and the vial is kept tightly sealed, the product can be stored for up to 6 months.
Solution: We recommend that stock solutions, once prepared, are stored as aliquots in tightly sealed vials at -20°C. Generally, these will be useable for up to one month. Wherever possible, solutions should be made up and used on the same day. Before use, and prior to opening the vial, it is recommended that the product be allowed to stand at room temperature for at least 60 minutes.
In all cases refer to the datasheet as conditions vary for different products.
Peptide stability and storage
Peptides are provided in lyophilized form and should be stored dessicated at -20°C. Long-term storage of peptides in solution is not recommended.
Short periods of high temperature
Short periods at higher temperatures than recommended (periods < 1 week), such as can occur during shipping, will not significantly affect product life or efficacy.For further information, please visit our temperature during shipping support page.
Special products stability and storage
Some Special products must not be stored at -20°C as freezing has an adverse effect on the stability of the formulation. Provided that the vial is kept tightly sealed, protected from exposure to light and stored at +4°C, the product should be stable for 1 month from the date of dispatch.
The certificate of analysis (CoA) documents together with safety data sheets (SDS) are available online. To find them locate the relevant product information page. Quick links are located at the top of the product page to help you quickly locate the datasheet section on the product page. The default CoA and SDS are always for the batch currently on sale; A copy of the SDS will not be included with each individual product when shipped.
Aladdin products are not weighed out under sterile conditions. In order to obtain a sterile solution we would recommend that you make up the solution and then filter it using a 0.2 μm microfilter.
Some products, especially those supplied in small quantities or as lyophilized solids, may be difficult to visualise. These products may appear as a clear, thin film on the bottom and walls of the vial.
Many of our products are refrigerated or frozen for long-term storage. Short periods at higher temperatures than those recommended (periods < 1 week), such as during shipping, will not significantly affect the product life or efficacy.
Hazard information for each product is assessed using various toxicology databases. This information is then interpreted according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA) regulations.
1. Catalog number
This is a Six digit number plus one letter that identifies each product.
2. Product name
This will be the name by which the product is most commonly known.
3. Molecular Formula
This is the molecular formula of the product.Except consumable products.
4. Storage conditions
These are our recommendations for storage of the compound, in the condition supplied. For further information, please visit our Stability and Storage support page.
5. Unit size
The quantity of compound supplied in our vials is not weighed to the accuracy required for direct solution preparation unless specifically stated on the product datasheet. It is the responsibility of the individual researcher to accurately reweigh the compound in order to obtain solutions of defined concentration.
6. Lot numbers
This is the batch number of the product.
7. Molecular weight
Product molecular weights are subject to batch variations. Customers should always use the molecular weight stated on the vial label and accompanying product datasheet. Variations between batches should make no difference to the basic pharmacological properties of the products.Except consumable products. For further information, please visit our molecular weight support page.
8. Caution
All Aladdin products are intended for laboratory research use only. They must not be used for human, veterinary, food, cosmetic, agricultural, domestic or any other use whatsoever.
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