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    Posted by chemnc on March 15, 2017 at 1:06 pm

    I want to test new preservative formulations but I worry about the cost of PET tests. The last time I did one was close to $500. Does anybody have a source for micro labs that charge less?

    Zink replied 7 years, 7 months ago 3 Members · 5 Replies
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  • johnb

    Member
    March 15, 2017 at 2:12 pm

    Always remember the adage “you get what you pay for”.

  • johnb

    Member
    March 15, 2017 at 3:11 pm

    and “pay peanuts, get monkeys”.

  • chemnc

    Member
    March 15, 2017 at 5:31 pm

    So bite the bullet. Thank you all.

  • Zink

    Member
    March 15, 2017 at 10:53 pm

    QACS in greece does USP51 for $150/formula, they need 150g.

  • Zink

    Member
    March 15, 2017 at 11:57 pm

    Microchem in the US charges $350.

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