What 'research use only' actually obliges you to do
The phrase is not marketing boilerplate. It describes a real and enforceable boundary on how these materials may be used.
Research material against pharmaceutical product
The box you check at checkout certifies the left-hand column. It is binding.
Every page on this site carries a research-use-only notice. It is worth explaining what sits behind it.
## These are not pharmaceutical products
Our products are not manufactured under pharmaceutical GMP, are not sterile-filled for administration, are not tested for endotoxin unless specifically noted, and are not approved by the FDA for any purpose. They are research chemicals.
## The certification at checkout is binding
When you check the research-use box you are certifying that you are a qualified researcher, that the material will be used in in-vitro laboratory research, and that it will not be administered to humans or animals or resold for that purpose.
## Why we are strict about it
Suppliers who blur this line — with dosing guidance, therapeutic language, or administration protocols — invite regulatory action that ultimately removes access to legitimate research materials for everyone. We would rather be boring about it.
