Isopropyl alcohol for homebrew

[john11]

Hi Thanks for reading. Does adding isopropyl alcohol to homebrew damage the testosterone in anyway, it's a good 'disinfectant' and shoud kill anything it touches, does it have any detrimental effects on the test.
Also, concerming the baking, how long to do bake for and what is the ideal tempertaure

 

[DECLAN]

Hi Thanks for reading. Does adding isopropyl alcohol to homebrew damage the testosterone in anyway, it's a good 'disinfectant' and shoud kill anything it touches, does it have any detrimental effects on the test.
Also, concerming the baking, how long to do bake for and what is the ideal tempertaure

i think you are not ready to be homebrewing yet. Start reading and do your indepth research first, start with the basic stickies.

To answer your question, please do not use isopropyl, that shouldn’t even be asked if you even know the basic ingredients in an injectable oil based compound.

 

[john11]

Thanks! It is my first homebrew, i am reading posts from the different forums and trying to understand. Is there a reason isopropyl alcohol should not be used. Why is it bad?

 

[klokke23]

Thanks! It is my first homebrew, i am reading posts from the different forums and trying to understand. Is there a reason isopropyl alcohol should not be used. Why is it bad?

You don't use that mate.
It's often used to clean your glassware prior to brewing. It's not an actual ingredient in your brews

 

[buck]

Things that kill germs are things that destroy living tissue such as muscle. And/or can be toxic at even low dose.Use the established chemicals such as BA and BB at the recommended dose.

 

[shabsofthemoon]

use as 20% to soak labware during the sterilization process

 

[john11]

Thanks! So is it the benzyl alcohol that kills the germs, and then the 0.22 whatman filter aids in this process.
Sorry, i am really worried about getting an infection. Don't know who to trust, or what they put into these chinese raws - no offence meant

 

[Drugsarefun]

Thanks! So is it the benzyl alcohol that kills the germs, and then the 0.22 whatman filter aids in this process.
Sorry, i am really worried about getting an infection. Don't know who to trust, or what they put into these chinese raws - no offence meant

The 0.22 whatman filter sterilises the brew, removes all the "germs" the alcohol is there as a preservative and to stop anything from growing that may be introduced.

 

[john11]

Thanks!
Is there a definitive tutorial on homebrewing, something no one can argue with.

I’m trying to find out how much heat is needed to melt the test powder into the BA and BB. Is it just enough so the powder dissolves, or should the heating be continued for a few more minutes afterwards. Can’t find a clarification on this point

Also, some tutorials talk about baking afterwards to ensure sterilization, some do not. Which is the way to go. Is heat a bad thing, is the test degraded by heat.

Some say to use a 0.45 whatman syringe filter, others say to use 0.22, which is correct.

The homebrew I want to make is equipoise, some websites are saying that BB is not needed, is this true?

 

[Big_bowl0tren]

Hi Thanks for reading. Does adding isopropyl alcohol to homebrew damage the testosterone in anyway, it's a good 'disinfectant' and shoud kill anything it touches, does it have any detrimental effects on the test.
Also, concerming the baking, how long to do bake for and what is the ideal tempertaure

Do not use IPA. Use IPA to during the cleaning process. Look into an autoclave for sterilization of glass ware. Alcohol isn’t used to sterilize,it’s used to prevent any bacteria from growing once it is filtered. Filtering is what will make your brew sterile.
It seems you have done no reading what so ever on homebrewing. Read read read and read some more when you have no questions about melting points/ solvents/ oils to use then you will know your ready to brew.

 

[klokke23]

0,45 is not good enough. You want 22 for sure.
You don't need heat for most compounds. But it makes the process faster for most. But EQ is already fast.
EQ don't need added BB. The raw is already liquid at room temp. You can use 5% to be sure.
"Baking" a finished brew does nothing helpful. Don't do it.

Throw oil + raw in beaker. Stir. Add BA. Stir some more. That's it. Once there is not more powder in there, it's finished.

Use the search button. Go to advanced search. There you can search within the homebrew section. That way you can learn everything yourself instead of hoping people will explain it the right way here.

 

[DECLAN]

Proper way to research is by using the search button. Register to all major forums and check out their homebrew sections and dig in. This is something you cannot just rely on other people’s recommendations, you need to further your knowledge and understanding.

For example, they say use .22um filter not .45 then they explain why. Don’t stop there; find out what kind, where to buy and look for feedbacks on the product you choose.

it is essential to practice caution and avoid shortcuts since you are the quality control and consumer of your product. Good luck.

 

[UncleBuns]

There are many chemicals that kill bacteria that you definitely do not want to inject into your body. Isopropyl alcohol is one of them. Not trying to be rude but the fact that you even considered this means you should probably not be home brewing.

 

[baxter0312]

Also for injectables you need everything to be USP. with creams, orals,etc. you can use food grade

 

[DECLAN]

Also for injectables you need everything to be USP. with creams, orals,etc. you can use food grade

You say that but i have used various oils from the grocery store when I started lol. The filter should have taken care of any contaminants but its still sketchy if you think about it.

If you have access to USP carrier oil then use it, it makes the filtering easier too.

 

[baxter0312]

You say that but i have used various oils from the grocery store when I started lol. The filter should have taken care of any contaminants but its still sketchy if you think about it.

If you have access to USP carrier oil then use it, it makes the filtering easier too.

Pharmaceutical Oils - Pharma Excipients

Oils have been used by the pharmaceutical industry for decades. From parenteral nutrition to soft gel formulations, oils play a key role...

www.pharmaexcipients.com

Just found this, the website looks to have a wealth of information.

 

[john11]

Thanks!
Sorry, i know how stupid my noob questions must be to you experienced guys. I will not make a move until I follow through with your advice.
Does the whatman 0.22 filter work in both directions? In the tutorials it says to draw up the homebrew into a syringe, place a whatman on the syringe, then empty the syringe out via the whatman into a sterile vial.
Can it be done the other way around? In the first step, draw up the homebrew into the syringe via the whatman. Because the homebrew is hotter, and easier to filter and move this way
Also is whatman the only way to go, or would any 0.22 syringe filter be okay, is there a reputable source

 

[narta]

Thanks!
Sorry, i know how stupid my noob questions must be to you experienced guys. I will not make a move until I follow through with your advice.
Does the whatman 0.22 filter work in both directions? In the tutorials it says to draw up the homebrew into a syringe, place a whatman on the syringe, then empty the syringe out via the whatman into a sterile vial.
Can it be done the other way around? In the first step, draw up the homebrew into the syringe via the whatman. Because the homebrew is hotter, and easier to filter and move this way
Also is whatman the only way to go, or would any 0.22 syringe filter be okay, is there a reputable source

You need to read some more before making something that you will inject deep im.

2 weeks research will definitely help you. If you have questions after that, I 'll be happy to assist.

 

[klokke23]

Also for injectables you need everything to be USP. with creams, orals,etc. you can use food grade

Not really. USP is a US thing. And Europeans do just fine. You just need to get your stuff from a decent reputable vendor.
I'm convinced Amazon sellers slap on USP in the title of their listings for BB/mct, etc just to reach out to steroid homebrewers

 

[narta]

Not really. USP is a US thing. And Europeans do just fine. You just need to get your stuff from a decent reputable vendor.
I'm convinced Amazon sellers slap on USP in the title of their listings for BB/mct, etc just to reach out to steroid homebrewers

There are equivalent guidelines for Europe (EP) and UK (BP)