Keep the purchase specification intact
Provide the exact wording from your laboratory requirement. Include concentration or formulation when stated, and retain the manufacturer code when you need a particular product. Do not replace a specified grade with a search suggestion without technical review.
State the pack and total requirement
- State both the pack size and the number of packs.
- Include the manufacturer's catalogue reference, if available.
- List documentation requirements from your approved procurement specification.
- Mark any proposed alternative as subject to your laboratory's approval.
When search returns no result
Try the full name or catalogue code. If there is no matching listing, use Request this requirement to send the search term to #CEC. Supply availability, pack options and the final product specification must be confirmed before ordering.
Direct technical answers
Frequently asked questions
Are search synonyms a confirmation of product equivalence?
No. Synonyms and spelling suggestions support discovery. Confirm the exact catalogue code, grade, formulation and pack with the written quotation.