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Frequently Asked Questions

1. How can I pay for a sodium hyaluronate order?

You can pay by credit card or by invoice after credit review.

2. How do I pay with a credit card?

After your order has been processed, you will receive an email with a link that
will take you to a secure site to enter your payment information.

3. Will tax be added to my order?

No, our sodium hyaluronate products are non-taxable.

4. What is your HS code?

Sodium hyaluronate products are shipped using HS code 3913.90.2090

5. How can I receive a sodium hyaluronate quote?

To generate an automatic quote for research-grade or hydrogel products, please
visit our quotation page. For GMP injectable-grade (for
clinical or commercial products) or for custom modifications, please complete
our online inquiry.

6. What is the lead time for delivery on a sodium hyaluronate order?

For products that are in-stock, lead time is usually one week. We endeavor to
maintain a stock of all standard products at all times, but incoming orders affect
stocking levels. If lead time is critical, please complete our online inquiry.
and identify your product interest and desired shipment date.

7. What is the cost of shipping?

Exact costs are not known until time of shipment. Estimated cost for U.S. orders
are $40-80 USD, and $120-190 USD for non-U.S. destinations.

8. What is the polydispersity of your sodium hyaluronate?

We typically see a polydispersity of 1.1 – 1.3 using the MALLS (multi-angle light
laser scattering) Technique. Since research-grade products are derived from
GMP lots, there is no difference in results from research to clinical use.

9. What is the storage temperature for sodium hyaluronate?

The recommended temperature for storing sodium hyaluronate is -20C +/-5C.

10. How is your HA sterilized?

Lifecore’s sodium hyaluronate has low bioburden. You can sterilize solutions by
sterile filtration. Lifecore also offers sterile sodium hyaluronate and can custom
prepare sterile sodium hyaluronate solutions with viscosities higher than a
typical lab can process. Please complete our online inquiry if you are interested in
purchasing sterile sodium hyaluronate.

11. How do you measure the molecular weight (MW) of your sodium hyaluronate?

We measure the IV (intrinsic viscosity) of each lot, and then use the Mark-
Houwink equation to convert it to MW.

12. Can research-use only powder be used in-vivo for research animals?

Research-use only sodium hyaluronate is derived from GMP lots and can be used
in animal studies.

13. What is the process of producing Sodium Hyaluronate?

Our sodium hyaluronate is produced via a bacterial fermentation process. Our products are
non-animal sourced and produced in the United States.

14. What approvals do your sodium hyaluronate products have?

Sodium hyaluronate is used in finished medical products as:

  • A raw material in medical device products
  • An excipient in drug products
  • An active pharmaceutical ingredient in drug products

Lifecore has simplified your finished product regulatory approval process by maintaining the following regulatory files applicable to sodium hyaluronate that can be incorporated by reference into your submissions. Each file has been referenced many times for both drug products and medical device products.

  • United States Drug Master File (DMF)
  • European Certificate of Suitability

The US DMF is reviewed along with each finished product submission that refers to it. As such, the DMF is not approved by FDA.

The European Certificate of Suitability is reviewed and approved at the time Lifecore applies for the certificate by the European Directorate for the Quality of Medicines (EDQM). As such, minimal review is required by the competent authority reviewing your finished product marketing authorization application (MAA). The certificate of suitability is accepted in many countries outside of Europe as well.

15. What is the molecular weight range of your research-use products?

We have standard options from 5 kDa – 1.8 MDa.

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. How can I pay for a sodium hyaluronate order? You can pay by credit card or by invoice after credit review.
  2. How do I pay with a credit card? After your order has been processed, you will receive an email with a link that will take you to a secure site to enter your payment information.
  3. Will tax be added to my order? No, our sodium hyaluronate products are non-taxable.
  4. What is your HS code? Sodium hyaluronate products are shipped using HS code 3913.90.2090
  5. How can I receive a sodium hyaluronate quote? To generate an automatic quote for research-grade or hydrogel products, please visit our quotation page. For GMP injectable-grade (for clinical or commercial products) or for custom modifications, please complete our online inquiry.
  6. What is the lead time for delivery on a sodium hyaluronate order? For products that are in-stock, lead time is usually one week. We endeavor to maintain a stock of all standard products at all times, but incoming orders affect stocking levels. If lead time is critical, please complete our online inquiry. and identify your product interest and desired shipment date.
  7. What is the cost of shipping? Exact costs are not known until time of shipment. Estimated cost for U.S. orders are $40-80 USD, and $120-190 USD for non-U.S. destinations.
  8. What is the polydispersity of your sodium hyaluronate? We typically see a polydispersity of 1.1 – 1.3 using the MALLS (multi-angle light laser scattering) Technique. Since research-grade products are derived from GMP lots, there is no difference in results from research to clinical use.
  9. What is the storage temperature for sodium hyaluronate? The recommended temperature for storing sodium hyaluronate is -20C +/-5C.
  10. How is your HA sterilized? Lifecore’s sodium hyaluronate has low bioburden. You can sterilize solutions by sterile filtration. Lifecore also offers sterile sodium hyaluronate and can custom prepare sterile sodium hyaluronate solutions with viscosities higher than a typical lab can process. Please complete our online inquiry if you are interested in purchasing sterile sodium hyaluronate.
  11. How do you measure the molecular weight (MW) of your sodium hyaluronate? We measure the IV (intrinsic viscosity) of each lot, and then use the Mark- Houwink equation to convert it to MW.
  12. Can research-use only powder be used in-vivo for research animals? Research-use only sodium hyaluronate is derived from GMP lots and can be used in animal studies.
  13. What is the process of producing Sodium Hyaluronate? Our sodium hyaluronate is produced via a bacterial fermentation process. Our products are non-animal sourced and produced in the United States.
  14. What approvals do your sodium hyaluronate products have? Sodium hyaluronate is used in finished medical products as:
    • A raw material in medical device products
    • An excipient in drug products
    • An active pharmaceutical ingredient in drug products
    Lifecore has simplified your finished product regulatory approval process by maintaining the following regulatory files applicable to sodium hyaluronate that can be incorporated by reference into your submissions. Each file has been referenced many times for both drug products and medical device products.
    • United States Drug Master File (DMF)
    • European Certificate of Suitability
    The US DMF is reviewed along with each finished product submission that refers to it. As such, the DMF is not approved by FDA. The European Certificate of Suitability is reviewed and approved at the time Lifecore applies for the certificate by the European Directorate for the Quality of Medicines (EDQM). As such, minimal review is required by the competent authority reviewing your finished product marketing authorization application (MAA). The certificate of suitability is accepted in many countries outside of Europe as well.
  15. What is the molecular weight range of your research-use products? We have standard options from 5 kDa – 1.8 MDa.