Mixing 100 mg SS-31
Adding 2 mL of bacteriostatic water to a 100 mg vial of SS-31 gives 50 mg/mL: each 10 units on a U-100 insulin syringe holds 5,000 mcg. With 1 mL it's 100 mg/mL (10,000 mcg per 10 units); with 3 mL, 33.333 mg/mL (3,333.3 mcg per 10 units). More water makes small amounts easier to measure.
Bacteriostatic water chart for a 100 mg vial
Strength for each amount of water, and how much SS-31 10 units and 1 unit hold on a U-100 insulin syringe (100 units = 1 mL).
| Water added | Strength | Per 10 units (0.1 mL) | Per unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mL | 200 mg/mL | 20,000 mcg | 2,000 mcg |
| 1 mL | 100 mg/mL | 10,000 mcg | 1,000 mcg |
| 1.5 mL | 66.667 mg/mL | 6,666.7 mcg | 666.67 mcg |
| 2 mL | 50 mg/mL | 5,000 mcg | 500 mcg |
| 2.5 mL | 40 mg/mL | 4,000 mcg | 400 mcg |
| 3 mL | 33.333 mg/mL | 3,333.3 mcg | 333.33 mcg |
| 4 mL | 25 mg/mL | 2,500 mcg | 250 mcg |
| 5 mL | 20 mg/mL | 2,000 mcg | 200 mcg |
Units to draw for an amount (with 2 mL of water)
Arithmetic only, not a recommended amount. For what published studies actually gave, see SS-31 research. Use the calculator for other amounts or water volumes.
| Amount | Units | Volume |
|---|---|---|
| 500 mcg (0.5 mg) | 1 units | 0.01 mL |
| 1,000 mcg (1 mg) | 2 units | 0.02 mL |
| 2,000 mcg (2 mg) | 4 units | 0.04 mL |
| 2,500 mcg (2.5 mg) | 5 units | 0.05 mL |
| 5,000 mcg (5 mg) | 10 units | 0.1 mL |
| 10,000 mcg (10 mg) | 20 units | 0.2 mL |
| 15,000 mcg (15 mg) | 30 units | 0.3 mL |
Cheapest 100 mg SS-31 vials
One listing per vendor, vendors scoring 80%+ on Finnrick's independent lab testing, cheapest per mg first.
| Vendor | Listing | Price | Per mg | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cartman Gear Finnrick 80% | LOBSTER SS-31 KIT 100MG [Lobster Intl] 10 × 100 mg = 1000 mg | $450.00 | $0.450 | Buy |
| Uther Finnrick 64% | SS-31 100mg (10 Vials / Kit) 10 × 100 mg = 1000 mg | $550.00 | $0.550 | Buy |
Questions people ask
How much bacteriostatic water do I add to 100 mg of SS-31?
Adding 2 mL of bacteriostatic water to a 100 mg vial of SS-31 gives 50 mg/mL: each 10 units on a U-100 insulin syringe holds 5,000 mcg. With 1 mL it's 100 mg/mL (10,000 mcg per 10 units); with 3 mL, 33.333 mg/mL (3,333.3 mcg per 10 units). More water makes small amounts easier to measure.
How many units is 100 mcg of SS-31 from a 100 mg vial?
With 2 mL of water (50 mg/mL), 100 mcg is 0.2 units on a U-100 syringe; with 1 mL it's 0.1 units.
Where can I buy 100 mg SS-31 vials?
2 independently tested vendors list 100 mg SS-31 vials; the cheapest right now is Cartman Gear at $0.450 per mg ($450.00 for 10 × 100 mg = 1000 mg).