Protect identity and condition
Keep labels legible, record receipt and opening dates, and prevent mix-ups. Monitor the environmental conditions required by the protocol.
Do not use material when its identity, seal, storage history or condition is uncertain.
Plan before handling
Use appropriate facilities, protective equipment, clean technique and waste procedures for the research setting.
Compatibility and stability differ by material. This overview is not a substitute for a product-specific laboratory protocol.
Keep a receipt and condition record
Record the material name, presentation, batch, receipt date, seal condition and any supplied storage instructions. Keep the certificate and order reference attached to the same record.
Ask for product-specific stability and storage information where available. Do not infer a storage temperature or shelf life from a different peptide, formulation or container.