Shelf life

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-010811",
  "term": "Shelf life",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The period during which a material, such as a reagent or reference material, retains its specified properties and remains suitable for its intended use when stored under defined conditions. It is determined by factors like chemical stability, packaging, and storage temperature. The shelf life is typically indicated on the product label or certificate of analysis.",
  "subject": "Analytical Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "material stability",
    "reference material certificate",
    "reference material producer"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2021, 93, 997. 'Metrological and quality concepts in analytical chemistry (IUPAC Recommendations 2021)' on page 1017 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2019-0819)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/shelf-life/"
}