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General questions
What does PrymaLab do?
PrymaLab is an American-made peptide research supply company. We specialize in providing the purest research peptides, lyophilized peptide compounds, and liquid research chemicals to scientists, laboratories, and qualified researchers worldwide. Every product in our catalog is manufactured in the USA and guaranteed to meet 99%+ purity standards verified by HPLC testing in our own lab.
Can these products be used in humans or animals?
No. All PrymaLab products are supplied for in-vitro laboratory research only. They are not drugs, foods, cosmetics, medical devices, or dietary supplements, and they are not for human or veterinary use.
PrymaLab does not provide guidance on administration, dosing, or physiological effects. Orders that indicate intended human use will be cancelled and the associated account closed.
Handling, exposure, and first-aid information for laboratory personnel is provided in the Safety Data Sheet supplied with each product.
How long does it take for PrymaLab to process and ship orders?
Most orders are processed and shipped the same day they are placed. Orders submitted after 12:00 PM EST will ship the following business day (excluding Sundays). Because all of our research peptides ship from within the United States, delivery times are exceptionally fast regardless of your chosen payment method.
Do you accept phone orders?
We do not process orders by phone. We utilize a professional answering service that will forward your inquiry to our support team, but all research peptide orders must be placed directly through our website at PrymaLab.net to ensure accuracy and security.
Which payment methods do you accept? Do you take credit cards?
Cards are accepted at checkout (Visa, Mastercard and Discover, credit or debit) for orders up to $1,000; card charges are processed in Mexican pesos (MXN), so your bank converts the amount at its own exchange rate and may add a small foreign-transaction fee. Orders can also be paid by Pay by Bank (an instant bank transfer through Link Money), Zelle, Cash App, or crypto through AURPAY (Bitcoin, USDT and other coins); these non-card methods get an extra 10% off, applied automatically at checkout. The payment method is chosen on the checkout page.
I clicked "Process Order" at checkout but nothing happened. Did my order go through?
If your order did not process, try clearing your browser's cache or switching to a different browser. When you successfully click "Process Order," a processing status bar will appear — this typically completes within 30 seconds. If it takes longer than 2 minutes, contact our support team for assistance. Check your inbox and spam/junk folders for an automatic confirmation email, which is sent immediately upon successful completion. Our live chat is available from 9 AM–9 PM EST for real-time help.
I entered the wrong shipping address. How do I fix it?
Contact our support team as soon as possible and we will update your shipping information. If your order has already shipped with incorrect details, you will need to wait until the package is returned to our facility before we can reship it. We cover reshipping fees for domestic orders within the USA. International reship fees are the customer's responsibility.
Where can I find my previous orders?
Log into your account on PrymaLab.net to view your complete order history. If you placed an order before creating a free account, contact our support team and we will locate it for you.
I lost my username or password. What should I do?
You can reset your password using the password recovery page on our website. Simply enter the email address associated with your account to receive reset instructions.
Shipping and delivery
Who delivers PrymaLab orders?
Weekday orders go out by USPS with tracking, and the tracking number is emailed as soon as the label prints. When free shipping is selected, the carrier and service are chosen at PrymaLab's discretion.
Where does PrymaLab ship from?
All orders ship from Ashland, Kentucky, USA.
How much does shipping cost?
Free USA shipping over $100 and free worldwide shipping over $200; below those thresholds the carrier rate is shown at checkout.
Does PrymaLab offer overnight shipping?
Overnight options, where offered, are shown at checkout by destination; same-day dispatch applies to orders placed before 12 PM ET.
What does "USA Only" mean on a product?
Certain research peptide compounds are restricted to domestic shipping only due to varying international regulations. If a product is marked "USA Only," you will not be able to complete checkout with that item if your shipping address is outside the United States.
Why isn't my country listed on the checkout page?
If your country does not appear at checkout, PrymaLab does not currently ship there; the destination list reflects local import rules for research chemicals and the carrier services available to us. Contact us before ordering if you think your country should be listed.
Why does USPS tracking not show further updates?
Tracking can take several hours to update after the label prints, and international packages often show no scans while they are in transit between countries or held in customs. If a tracking number has not moved for several business days, contact us with your order number and we will open a trace with the carrier.
My order is taking longer than estimated. What should I do?
Carrier delivery estimates are not guaranteed; weather, carrier volume and customs processing can add time. Check the tracking link in your shipping email first. If the package is well past the estimate or tracking has stopped updating, contact us with your order number and we will investigate with the carrier.
My order cleared customs but still hasn't arrived. Why?
After customs release, the package is handed to the local postal service for final delivery, which can take several more days. Any duties, VAT or import fees are the customer's responsibility, and a package held for unpaid charges is not delivered until they are settled. If nothing has arrived within a week of customs release, contact us with your order number.
Can you declare my package as a gift?
No. Packages are declared accurately as research chemicals; we cannot mark them as gifts.
Products and quality
How is product identity and purity verified?
Every lot is analysed by HPLC for purity and confirmed by mass spectrometry for molecular identity. Results are recorded on a lot-specific Certificate of Analysis, which is available with your order and in our COA library.
If a delivered lot does not conform to the specification stated on its Certificate of Analysis, contact us within the period set out in our Return Policy.
Where are PrymaLab's peptides manufactured?
All of our research peptides and liquid research chemicals are proudly manufactured in the United States. PrymaLab is committed to American-made quality, ensuring every product meets the highest standards of purity, potency, and scientific integrity.
Does PrymaLab accept returns or offer refunds?
Unopened, sealed products can be returned within 7 days of delivery under our Return Policy; opened or reconstituted products cannot be returned. Our third-party testing guarantee also applies: if an independent laboratory finds that a product is not the compound named on the label, or not at the purity and amount stated, we refund the order in full and reimburse the cost of the test. Email the lab report and your order number to michael@prymalab.net.
Are wholesale and 3PL partner balances refundable?
No. Funds added to a wholesale, white-label or 3PL partner account's prepaid balance are non-refundable once they are credited to the account. The balance pays that account's order invoices and carrier charges, and an order paid from it that is cancelled before it ships is credited back to the balance rather than refunded. Please add only what you expect to use. The full terms are in the Partner Prepaid Balances section of our Return Policy.
Are the reviews on PrymaLab.net legitimate?
Yes. We use an independent third-party review platform. Reviews cannot be submitted directly from our website — the only way to leave a review is through a verified email sent after you receive your research peptides. Every review comes from a verified customer.
Will PrymaLab ship products without labels?
No. All products ship with proper labeling including product name, potency, lot number, expiration date, and warnings. However, we offer white-label options — custom labels with your company's logo or generic labels without branding. This service is included with wholesale research peptide orders. Contact us within 24 hours of placing your order to coordinate labeling. Orders not updated within 24 hours ship with standard PrymaLab labels.
How should I store research peptides?
All lyophilized research peptides are stable at room temperature for approximately two years in sealed vials. Once reconstituted with bacteriostatic water, store in the refrigerator to maintain potency. For long-term storage of unreconstituted peptides, −20°C or −80°C is ideal.
What are the storage requirements?
Lyophilized material is stable at ambient temperature in transit. On receipt, store lyophilized peptides at −20°C, desiccated and protected from light. Solutions should be stored at 2–8°C.
Lot-specific storage conditions and shelf life are stated on the Certificate of Analysis and Safety Data Sheet supplied with each product.
What does "lyophilized" mean?
Lyophilized is the scientific term for freeze-dried. It describes the state in which our research peptides are shipped and stored. Lyophilized peptides remain stable at room temperature for approximately two years and do not require refrigeration until reconstituted. This method preserves molecular integrity, purity, and potency throughout storage and transit.
The powder in my peptide vial looks different, is this normal?
Yes, completely normal. Most lyophilized research peptides appear as a solid mass, but shipping and handling may cause it to break apart and appear powdery. This does not affect purity, potency, or quality in any way.
My peptide didn't dissolve immediately, is something wrong?
No — this is perfectly normal. Some research peptides take a few moments to fully dissolve after reconstitution with bacteriostatic water. Gently roll the vial between your fingers to help. Never shake the vial, as this may damage the peptide's molecular structure.
How do I store Melanotan 2?
Like all of our lyophilized research peptides, Melanotan 2 is stable at room temperature for approximately two years. Once reconstituted with bacteriostatic water, store in the refrigerator. For long-term storage, keep unreconstituted vials at −20°C or −80°C.
My liquid research chemical appears cloudy, is this normal?
Yes, this is normal for certain liquid research chemicals. Vigorously shake the bottle before each use in your research experiments to ensure proper mixing and uniform concentration.
Technical and scientific
How are PrymaLab's research peptides synthesized?
PrymaLab maintains strategic partnerships with specialized laboratories to produce the highest-purity research peptides available. Our peptides are synthesized using solid-phase peptide synthesis (SPPS) based on Fmoc or t-Boc chemistry to protect the alpha amino group during assembly.
The process builds peptide chains from the C-terminus to the N-terminus — the reverse of natural protein synthesis. A deprotection agent removes the protective group, preparing it for coupling with the next amino acid via peptide bond formation. This cycle repeats until the full target sequence is assembled.
Once complete, the peptide is cleaved from the resin, deprotected, precipitated, washed, and lyophilized into freeze-dried powder. Every batch undergoes HPLC purification and mass spectrometry analysis to confirm molecular identity, sequence accuracy, and purity.
What are PrymaLab's quality control standards?
Every research peptide undergoes rigorous quality verification:
- HPLC Purification & Analysis — Peptides are purified using reverse-phase chromatography, identifying by-products present.
- Mass Spectrometry Verification — Molecular mass is confirmed to validate the correct target sequence.
- Net Peptide Content Analysis — Amino acid evaluation confirms composition and identity.
- Certificates of Analysis — Complimentary HPLC and MS results provided with most orders. Any peptide not meeting our 99%+ purity standards is discarded. All products are considered the confidential property of the purchaser.
- HPLC Purification & Analysis — Peptides are purified using reverse-phase chromatography, identifying by-products present.
- Mass Spectrometry Verification — Molecular mass is confirmed to validate the correct target sequence.
- Net Peptide Content Analysis — Amino acid evaluation confirms composition and identity.
- Certificates of Analysis — Complimentary HPLC and MS results provided with most orders. Any peptide not meeting our 99%+ purity standards is discarded. All products are considered the confidential property of the purchaser.
What does 99% purity mean?
Peptide purity is the percentage of the target sequence present among total peptide material, measured by HPLC at 214 nm. During synthesis, some chains may be incomplete or contain errors. PrymaLab purifies all research peptides using reverse-phase HPLC and verifies with mass spectrometry to achieve 99%+ purity — meaning 99% or more of the material is the exact compound you ordered. Guaranteed.
What is net peptide content?
Net peptide content is the percentage of actual peptide material relative to total product weight, which includes non-peptide components like water, salts, solvents, and counter ions. It typically ranges from 70–85%. Peptide purity measures the target sequence among all peptide material, while net peptide content measures peptide weight among total weight. Account for net peptide content when calculating concentrations for research experiments.
How should I dissolve or reconstitute research peptides?
Solubility depends on the peptide's polarity and amino acid composition:
Step 1: Determine Charge
- Assign +1 to basic residues: Arg (R), Lys (K), His (H), N-terminal amine
- Assign −1 to acidic residues: Asp (D), Glu (E), C-terminal carboxyl
Step 2: Choose Solvent
Basic peptides (positive charge): Try sterile distilled water first. If unsuccessful, try 10–25% acetic acid, then TFA (10–50 µl).
Acidic peptides (negative charge): Try PBS (pH 7.4). If unsuccessful, add 0.1 M ammonium bicarbonate. Cysteine-containing peptides require de-gassed acidic buffers.
Neutral peptides (zero charge): Try acetonitrile, methanol, or isopropanol. For hydrophobic peptides, use DMSO then dilute with water. For Cys-containing peptides, use DMF instead.
Tips: Test a small portion first. Never shake vials. Store reconstituted peptides refrigerated. Avoid freeze-thaw cycles. Keep lyophilized peptides at −20°C or −80°C long-term.
Step 1: Determine Charge
- Assign +1 to basic residues: Arg (R), Lys (K), His (H), N-terminal amine
- Assign −1 to acidic residues: Asp (D), Glu (E), C-terminal carboxyl
Step 2: Choose Solvent
Basic peptides (positive charge): Try sterile distilled water first. If unsuccessful, try 10–25% acetic acid, then TFA (10–50 µl).
Acidic peptides (negative charge): Try PBS (pH 7.4). If unsuccessful, add 0.1 M ammonium bicarbonate. Cysteine-containing peptides require de-gassed acidic buffers.
Neutral peptides (zero charge): Try acetonitrile, methanol, or isopropanol. For hydrophobic peptides, use DMSO then dilute with water. For Cys-containing peptides, use DMF instead.
Tips: Test a small portion first. Never shake vials. Store reconstituted peptides refrigerated. Avoid freeze-thaw cycles. Keep lyophilized peptides at −20°C or −80°C long-term.
What are APIs?
APIs (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients) are biologically active substances in pharmaceutical drugs. Since PrymaLab's products are sold strictly for research and development purposes, our liquid research chemicals are not classified as APIs — their intended use as research materials places them in a different regulatory classification.
What are linkers and resins?
In solid-phase peptide synthesis, a resin is the polymeric backbone to which amino acid substrates attach during synthesis. Linkers are intermediate structures connecting the resin to the substrate, controlling which functional groups are exposed. The resin-linker combination directly impacts synthesis efficiency and peptide quality.
Does PrymaLab offer custom peptide synthesis?
Yes. We provide custom peptide synthesis for researchers requiring specific sequences, modifications, or formulations. Contact our team with your requirements and we will respond within 48 hours with a detailed answer and quote. Visit our Custom Peptide Synthesis Page for more information.
Where can I find more information about specific peptides?
Extensive scientific literature is available online for the research peptides in our catalog. PrymaLab does not comment on alleged uses or administration methods. By purchasing from PrymaLab.net, you confirm you are qualified to handle research peptide compounds and will not ingest any products.
I haven't received an email about my order. What should I do?
I haven't received an email about my order. What should I do?
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If you can't locate these emails, contact our support team for assistance.
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