Safety & Handling Information
Safety & Handling Information
Effective Date: June 29, 2026
Luciteria Science specializes in providing elemental materials and scientific specimens for educational, research, and collection purposes. Many of the materials we sell possess physical and chemical properties that require proper knowledge and safe handling.
By purchasing or using products from Luciteria Science, you acknowledge and agree to the following:
Intended Use
Products sold by Luciteria Science are intended for:
- Educational use
- Scientific research
- Laboratory reference
- Display
- Element collections
Unless specifically stated otherwise, our products are not intended for:
- Human consumption
- Medical applications
- Pharmaceutical use
- Veterinary use
- Cosmetic use
- Food preparation
- Therapeutic or diagnostic purposes
Hazardous Materials
Many elements and compounds sold by Luciteria Science may be hazardous.
Depending on the material, hazards may include:
- Toxicity
- Flammability
- Reactivity with air or moisture
- Corrosiveness
- Oxidizing properties
- Heavy metal toxicity
- Dust inhalation hazards
- Pressure hazards (sealed ampoules)
- Radioactivity (where applicable and clearly identified)
Customers are responsible for understanding the hazards associated with every material they purchase.
Customer Responsibilities
By purchasing from Luciteria Science, you agree that you are responsible for:
- Researching the hazards of each product before use.
- Following all applicable safety procedures.
- Using appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Providing proper ventilation where required.
- Safely storing materials.
- Keeping products away from children and pets.
- Proper labeling of transferred materials.
- Proper disposal in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.
Storage
Many elemental materials require special storage conditions.
Examples include:
- Protection from moisture
- Protection from oxygen
- Inert atmosphere storage
- Temperature control
- Secondary containment
Failure to store materials properly may result in deterioration, oxidation, fire hazards, leakage, or other dangerous conditions.
Customers are solely responsible for maintaining appropriate storage conditions.
Sealed Ampoules
Some products are supplied in sealed glass ampoules.
Glass ampoules:
- May break if dropped or mishandled.
- May contain materials under vacuum or inert gas.
- Should not be opened unless appropriate laboratory procedures are followed.
- May produce sharp glass fragments if broken.
Handle all glass products carefully.
Reactive Metals
Certain metals react rapidly with air, moisture, or water.
These materials may:
- Ignite spontaneously.
- Generate hydrogen gas.
- Produce heat.
- Form hazardous reaction products.
Customers should understand the handling requirements of reactive metals before purchase or use.
Toxic Materials
Some elemental specimens contain toxic substances.
Exposure may occur through:
- Skin contact
- Inhalation
- Ingestion
- Dust generation
Always wash hands after handling specimens and avoid generating dust or particulates.
Never eat, drink, or smoke while handling laboratory materials.
Children
Although many customers purchase our products for educational purposes, they are not toys.
Children should only handle specimens under appropriate adult supervision.
Small specimens may also present choking hazards.
Regulatory Compliance
Customers are responsible for ensuring compliance with all applicable:
- Local laws
- State laws
- Federal laws
- International regulations
- Import and export requirements
Certain materials may be restricted or prohibited in some jurisdictions.
Product Information
Product descriptions, purity values, dimensions, and photographs are provided in good faith.
Individual specimens naturally vary in appearance, crystal structure, oxidation, color, and surface finish.
These natural variations do not constitute defects.
Certificates of Analysis
Unless specifically stated on a product listing, Luciteria Science does not provide Certificates of Analysis (COAs), laboratory reports, or assay documentation.
Limitation of Liability
Luciteria Science cannot supervise or control how products are handled after delivery.
Accordingly, Luciteria Science, Periodic LLC, and its owners, employees, and affiliates assume no responsibility for injuries, illnesses, property damage, environmental damage, regulatory violations, or other losses arising from:
- Improper handling
- Improper storage
- Improper transportation
- Misuse
- Modification of products
- Failure to follow appropriate safety practices
- Failure to comply with applicable laws
To the fullest extent permitted by law, all products are used entirely at the purchaser's own risk.
Safety Resources
Customers should consult appropriate safety references before handling unfamiliar materials, including:
- Safety Data Sheets (SDS) where available
- OSHA guidance
- NIOSH guidance
- Manufacturer recommendations
- Institutional laboratory safety procedures
Luciteria Science encourages all customers to educate themselves regarding the safe handling of any material before purchase or use.
Questions
If you have questions about a product before purchasing, please contact us:
Luciteria Science 930 M N. 127th Street Seattle, WA 98133 United States