Help & FAQs

Navigating the procurement of regulated hazardous materials can be complex. Below, we’ve compiled answers to the most common questions regarding licensing, shipping, safety, and product specifications. If you don’t find what you’re looking for, our compliance team is always ready to assist.

Licensing & Eligibility

We strictly sell to licensed businesses, accredited educational institutions, government agencies, and verified research laboratories. We do not sell to individuals, hobbyists, or unverified entities. You must provide valid credentials (such as an NRC license, EPA ID, or University Business License) during account registration.
Our catalog can include a wide range of professional chemical products, including:

Industrial chemicals
Laboratory chemicals
Research chemicals
Specialty chemicals
Solvents
Water-treatment chemicals
Manufacturing chemicals
Technical chemicals
Chemical processing products

Product availability varies by chemical and applicable requirements.
Yes, Cf252 Sources provides an online catalog where professional customers can explore chemical products and submit enquiries.

However, not every chemical can be supplied under the same conditions. Certain substances may have additional safety, regulatory, licensing, transportation or documentation requirements.
Our website is primarily intended for professional customers such as businesses, manufacturers, laboratories, research organizations and other legitimate industrial or technical users.

Requirements can vary depending on the chemical and destination.
You can browse our chemical categories or use the website search function to look for a product by its chemical name.

Where available, searching by CAS number can also help identify a specific substance.
A CAS number is a unique identification number assigned to a chemical substance by the Chemical Abstracts Service.

For example, sodium cyanide has the CAS number 143-33-9.

CAS numbers can help professional customers distinguish between different chemical substances.

Shipping & Logistics

Yes, we provide global delivery for many of our products. However, all international shipments are subject to U.S. export controls (EAR/ITAR) and the import regulations of your destination country. Our logistics team handles the necessary customs documentation, but the buyer is responsible for ensuring they have the legal right to import the material.
Californium-252 is shipped in UN-certified Type-A or Type-B packaging, depending on the quantity and activity level. These containers are designed to withstand severe accidents, fire, and immersion. All shipments are handled by specialized Hazmat carriers with real-time GPS tracking and require a signature from an authorized recipient upon delivery.
Common Solvents/Reagents: 3–7 business days for domestic orders.

Regulated Isotopes (Cf-252): Lead times vary based on production schedules at national laboratories. Current estimates range from 3 to 12 months for gram-level quantities. Microgram sources may be available from existing inventory.

Bulk Industrial Chemicals: 2–4 weeks, depending on manufacturing capacity and shipping method.
Yes. Once your order is dispatched, you will receive a tracking number compatible with major Hazmat logistics providers. Due to security protocols, some high-value or highly regulated shipments may have limited visibility until they reach the final distribution hub.
Yes. Every product we sell comes with a manufacturer’s Certificate of Analysis (COA) that verifies purity, isotopic composition, and quality metrics. This document is essential for laboratory accuracy and industrial quality control.
Yes. If you require a particular specification, grade, concentration, packaging format or documentation, include those requirements in your enquiry.

The exact specifications available depend on the individual product.
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