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FAQ about MCP-polymers

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- Can I apply the coating outside of a chemistry laboratory?
  Yes, the polymer is not cytotoxic. Ingredients required for the coating are safe.
- Can I decide the number of slides that I can coat?
  Yes, the polymer comes as a 50X solution that could be diluted in aqueous buffer before applying the coating; one can prepare the solution required and store the remaining polymer for another coating section.
- How stable is the MCP polymer solution?
  The polymer solution, as provided by Lucidant, is stable for at least two years.
- How stable is the polymer solution in water, while coating?
  It depends on the polymer and the application. For some polymers, the solution in water is stable for up to 8 hours. Since applications and conditions can vary widely, Lucidant recommends performing your own testing.
- How stable are coated slides?
  The slides can be stored for at least six months, at room temperature in a sealed package with desiccant.
- How much coating solution do I need for one slide?
  We recommend 1 mL per slide, but it depends on the application. Your application may find that more, or less, can be needed to coat all sides.
- Do I need to pre-treat the surface before applying the coating?
  In general, oxygen plasma treatment improves coating homogeneity. However, silicon oxide, nitride and glass do not necessarily need a pre-treatment.
- Do I need to dry the slides extensively after the coating application?
  Yes, we recommend drying after coating. Drying slides in a vacuum oven at 80°C is recommended right away. Drying in a traditional oven will be okay, if most of the liquid is removed first (centrifugation recommended).
- "I see cloudiness when we make our coating solution! What's going on?"
  Not to fret! Every customer application is different, and this is more likely to be the result of too much ammonium sulfate solution. Try preparing a solution using less of the provided Ammonium Sulfate solution to determine which formulation works best for you, and run with it.
- "My MCP1 didn't dissolve in water, right away! What's going on?"
  Give it some time. The material can take up to overnight to dissolve. This is very normal.
- "My MCP2/4/2F has a yellowish tint to it! Will it affect my signal?"
  This is also normal. One of its component monomers is yellowish, which winds up in the copolymer MCP product. And, no: it won't affect your signal.
- How long can the unused polymer solution in DMF be stored at 4C?
  Short-term storage at 4C is fine. For long-term storage, we recommend -20C.
- What do I do with the wastes, after coating? Or the empty plastic bottles of MCP?
  That depends on your municipal, state and country's governance around chemical waste. Always consult your company's qualified hazardous waste contact before making decisions around hazardous waste. Blocking Solution contains ethanolamine -- dispose of in an aqueous, hazardous, waste stream containing amines. Empty MCP2/2F/4 bottles contain residual dimethylformamide. These should be disposed of in a hazardous waste stream for dedicated flammable solids, according to local governance and policy. After coating, the leftover liquid should be treated with caution: it contains residual Dimethylformamide. Dispose of this waste stream according to local governance and policy.
New Customer FAQ's
- Which MCP-polymer should I use for different applications?
  We suggest MCP-4 for DNA and peptide microarrays, MCP-2 for protein microarrays, MCP-2F or MCP-4F when the distance between spots is lower than 130 ump or for hydrophobic plastics, MCP-click for oriented immobilization of peptides and DNA. In general MCP-click is not sensitive to hydrolysis; it provides higher grafting density.
- How are MCP kits provided?
  Lucidant provides Spotting, Blocking and Coating Solutions to help you in your application (for purchase volumes of 50mL kits and below). Contact us through the web to inquire about additional liquid reagents sales@lucidant.com.
- Can you please provide SDS or MSDS for Lucidant products?
  SDS are available here Safety Style Sheets
  Certificates of Analysis are available here Certificates of Analysis
- What is the lead time for my order?
  Customers of kits, or other specialty products, can expect a quick turnaround: Lucidant maintains an inventory to ship orders within 3-5 business days. Orders for large volumes or speciality orders can be delivery with lead times up to 30-45 days (depending on the order).

How does Lucidant qualify its products?

Each product is qualified according to the specifications developed for each product. Lucidant’s equipment is calibrated using NIST-traceable standards. When applicable, proprietary functional testing is used alongside analytical methods like HPLC, NMR, and FTIR to qualify products.

Is the Certificates of Analysis available for Lucidant products?

CoA are available here

What is Lucidant’s commitment to Quality?

Lucidant Polymers operates under ISO9001:2015 standards and has been continuously registered to ISO9001 since 2012. You can find our current certificate here (embed link). Our team is committed to the continuous improvement of its processes. By monitoring monthly Quality Objectives, and conducting Quality audits throughout the year, Lucidant team-members track our progress across departments including Production, Shipping, and QA.

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