Frequently Asked Questions
Technical Questions
What makes Faster Chemistry products so unique?
With broad absorbency and ease-of-use, they are the ideal for all your organic chemistry reaction workup and clean up needs and liquid-liquid extraction projects. They eliminate shaking and separating liquids in a sep funnel and emulsion formation. FastWoRX usually requires a simple and automatable filtration step. No filtration at all is required with Fast2Flash, making it the fastest way to flash chromatography.
Faster Chemistry products enable greater efficiency and more discovery hits while reducing solvent usage by 90% or more.
How do I use your products?
Please refer to the User Guides for detailed information to get you started.
Are FastWoRX and Fast2Flash the same as Solid Phase Extraction (SPE)?
No. SPE is based on adsorption – the surface of the support is treated with a compound to give the surface an affinity for a certain class of target compounds present in the aqueous phase. Using only the surface limits the SPE resin’s capacity to hold organics.
In contrast, FastWoRX and Fast2Flash are based on the broad absorption of organics – they absorb most organics into their bulk volume (the polymer coating of FastWoRX and the pores of Fast2Flash), removing the capacity limit imposed by surface area. The non-specific affinity of the hydrophobic products for organic compounds allows compounds to be absorbed into them while excluding water.
This gives Faster Chemistry products two big advantages over SPE – near universal applicability in SPE-type applications using only a single sorbent and capacity that is not limited by surface area. Therefore, Fast2Flash and FastWoRX can practically separate mixtures at scales ranging from milligrams to kilograms and beyond.
What solvents are compatible with Faster Chemistry products?
Fast2Flash and FastWoRX have been tested with many common solvents such as EtOH, MeOH, dichloromethane, ethyl acetate, diethyl ether, THF, dioxane, hexane, toluene, DMF and DMSO. Some swelling may occur but this is normal and reversible. Please see the User Guides for more details.
What safety precautions should I take when handling your products?
When shouldn’t I use Faster Chemistry products?
What is the upper temperature limit for Faster Chemistry’s products?
Have Faster Chemistry products been tested for oxygen compatibility?
No.
What is the shelf life of your products?
The shelf life of FastWoRX products under reasonable storage conditions should be essentially indefinite.
Fast2Flash should be used within two years of purchase.
What are the proper storage conditions for your products?
Please consult the product’s SDS for detailed storage conditions.
What safety precautions should I take when handling your products?
Please refer to the SDS for your product.
Can you special package in different sized containers?
Please contact customerservice@fasterchemistry,com .
What products are you working on for the future?
We are working on a variety of products to make your reaction workups and extractions even faster and simpler. Please check our web site for the latest information on new products.
Doing Business with Faster Chemistry
How do I purchase your products?
Faster Chemistry’s products are sold to qualified parties through our distributors – please see the listing here.
If you would like to order directly or use a PO, please contact us.
Do you ship internationally?
Yes, there is world-wide interest in FastWoRX and we do ship outside the US. If you are outside the US, please email us at info@fasterchemistry.com or see our list of distributors. Our pricing is in US Dollars, FCA South Carolina, USA.
Are your products normally in stock?
Faster Chemistry prides itself on responding to its customers’ needs. Products are normally in stock and ready to ship.
How long will it take to ship my order?
Our goal is to ship your order in 2 to 3 business days.
Where are my products shipped from?
Faster Chemistry’s products are made or stocked in the USA and shipped by our manufacturing partner located in South Carolina.
What is your return policy?
Your satisfaction is our priority. Unused products can be returned (there may be a restocking charge). Please email customerservice@fasterchemistry.com for more information.
What is Faster Chemistry’s Privacy Policy?
Faster Chemistry collects only the personal data needed to process orders, understand its customers and/or send you news. Personal data is retained indefinitely or until you request erasure. Personal data is never sold to or shared with third parties other than those who provide order processing and customer communication services.
Where can I find brochures and sales materials?
Please visit our Resources page.