How to Read a Vial Label
The five lines on our labels always appear in one fixed order. This page explains each of them, and how to get the certificate that goes with your vial.
What does each label line tell you?
| Line | Meaning |
|---|---|
| The mark | The supplier |
| Compound | Name of the compound, in capitals |
| Strength and format | How much is in the vial, followed by the format (vial, pen, spray or capsules) |
| ≥99% purity | What is claimed analytically; see what it measures |
| Research use only | The category it is supplied under |
How is strength shown on a blend label?
For a single-compound vial, the strength is the quantity of that compound. On a blend, it is the total of all the contents, and the split between components is given on the blend's own product page.
How is a vial matched to its certificate?
Request a certificate of analysis by email and the document you receive will be the one that matches your vial, covering the material you were actually sent.
What does the label leave out on purpose?
There is no dose, route, frequency or indication on it. It also carries no price, and nothing that copies the packaging of a licensed medicine.
How to Read a Vial Label questions
Why does the label give no dosage?
Each item is an unlicensed research compound, so nothing we publish carries a dose, protocol, route or frequency.
On a blend, what does the milligram figure refer to?
The combined contents of the vial, rather than the amount of a single component.