USP Grade Chemicals

About USP grade chemicals

USP grade chemicals are among the highest purity reagents. These chemicals meet the internationally-recognized standards of purity set by the United States Pharmacopeia. This class of chemicals is also synonymous with pharmaceutical grade.

The USP is a non-profit organization which dictates regulations for chemical purities. Founded in the early 1900s by a group of physicians, the USP was then and still is independent of the government. Since 1938, the US government has required that all medicines sold in the US must comply with USP standards of purity. These standards have ensured the quality and safety of life-changing pharmaceuticals.

High-purity, USP-grade chemicals are essential across medical, pharmaceutical, and personal care industries. USP-grade reagents are required for pharmaceutical synthesis, first-aid care, and personal care ingredients.

Lab Alley provides high-purity, USP grade chemicals you can trust, whatever your industry and application.

Major uses and applications

The following areas are the most prevalent applications for USP grade chemicals.

• Pharmaceutical manufacturing: USP grade is required for solvents and reagents used to synthesize pharmaceuticals and related products.
• Personal care products: Consumer safety requires USP grade chemicals for both active and inactive ingredients in personal care and cosmetic products.
• Medical and first aid: First-aid chemicals, used to clean wounds, sanitize hands, and sterilize equipment, should be USP grade to ensure safety and quality.

Common Uses and Applications

• Pharmaceutical synthesis
• Personal care products
• Medical and first-aid ingredients
• Hand sanitizers
• Sterilization of medical equipment

Industries

• Pharmaceutical industry
• Medical industry
• Personal care and cosmetics industry