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That'd be the idea, yes. Since argon is heavier than air it should stay in the vial even with a vent. You could fill a vacuum sealed vial with argon and then when you fill with oil, use a vent needle same as you normally would and it 'should' only displace the argon needed to allow for the oil volume.
Hey @AllGoodThings , do you think the injectable YK-11 from Modern Aminos is safe for long-term storage? I'm planning to do the same with their injectable LGD-4033 vial. I'll be splitting the LGD solution into multiple sterile KS-Tek vials (about 20 × 1ml vials for microdosing), so each would hold roughly 25mg (0.5ml dose). I'll use the vacuum suction trick with a syringe to minimize air, then seal them with foil vial seals just like you
Any tips?
I don't see any reason why not. The lower temps slow down API degradation, and the process by which oils go rancid. Oxygen is definitely a big enemy, so getting as much out as possible is beneficial. With the smaller vials you shouldn't see much difference, better or worse, just be aware that the less dead space, the better. Just make sure you're not touching the stopper with the oil. I can't think of any tips, it's a pretty straightforward process. Good luck!Hey @AllGoodThings , do you think the injectable YK-11 from Modern Aminos is safe for long-term storage? I'm planning to do the same with their injectable LGD-4033 vial. I'll be splitting the LGD solution into multiple sterile KS-Tek vials (about 20 × 1ml vials for microdosing), so each would hold roughly 25mg (0.5ml dose). I'll use the vacuum suction trick with a syringe to minimize air, then seal them with foil vial seals just like you
Depends on the carrier oil
mct and castor
Well, it often depends on how you store it also if you freeze it it lasts way longer but from my understanding mct-2-3 years, castor-1-2 years , maybe be somebody more knowledgeable than me can chime in but that's what I understand, Mct being better for long term storage
The devil is in the details. The problem with estimating something like this is you'll find wildly different quality MCT out there. A very low quality, non-pure MCT from China that has vegetable oil added to cut it is probably going to give you a year or two, tops. On the other hand, a very high quality, pharmaceutical, zero peroxide value MCT like mig812 can last an exceptionally long time. I've heard of examples of 4 year old mig812 still testing at 0 peroxide. All storage conditions being optimal (no light, quality stopper, cooler room temps) I'd not be surprised to see mig812 last 10+ years. For a similar pharmaceutical grade ~3 peroxide value Castor oil, I'd imagine 3+ years a real possibility. Freezing anything will dramatically slow oxidation and API degradation, and in turn enhance shelf life, likely to the point of out lasting most of us easily.
