Online retailers of kits and (affordable) isopropyl alcohol?

[Chen]

I have been looking to get into micropropagation. Currently looking at the Presto 8-Quart (as recommended by Lloyd) to use as an autoclave. I believe the 01370 model should work with an induction stove but the product information at the bottom lists the 01362 6-quart model. I have additionally been hard pressed to find isopropyl alcohol at a reasonable price online due to current events. I can only locate hydrogen peroxide locally. Can you even buy isopropyl alcohol for a "normal" price right now? Additionally, I looked into purchasing and using ethanol as an alternative to isopropyl but have not seen anything stronger than 40-45% being sold at liquor stores here.

For those that are already doing micropropagation, may I please get a few recommended online retailers, preferably within Canada, that sell kits (e.g., Phytotechlab P723 & P748) or offer the various ingredients (e.g., BAP, NAA, PPM, growth media) needed à la carte?

 

[Will20013]

Dollarama has cheap isopropyl alcohol, I think its 70% and comes in a little spray bottle!

 

[Lloyd Gordon]

The Presto I have definitely works on an induction stove top.
In Toronto, 99% isopropyl alcohol is available in every drugstore.
If you order from the USA ask for USPS to save some money. Order PGR's in cold weather.
Do you have a glovebox or access to a LFH?
The U of T Medical lab store sells biochemicals.
I find Phytotechlabs to be good for media.
Somebody here or on the old forum found a German mail order place.

 

[Chen]

Dollarama has cheap isopropyl alcohol, I think its 70% and comes in a little spray bottle!

I can see if they have it available. Last time I went to the one nearby my place they only had hydrogen peroxide in small bottles though that was several months ago.

The Presto I have definitely works on an induction stove top.
In Toronto, 99% isopropyl alcohol is available in every drugstore.
If you order from the USA ask for USPS to save some money. Order PGR's in cold weather.
Do you have a glovebox or access to a LFH?
The U of T Medical lab store sells biochemicals.
I find Phytotechlabs to be good for media.
Somebody here or on the old forum found a German mail order place.

I'll call the Shopper's Drug Mart again to see if they restocked on isopropyl alcohol before going there. I try not to go out unless I need something. I am planning on just using a box lined with plastic, sterilizing the work surfaces, and minimizing unnecessary movements instead of using a still-air box/glove box. I have looked up the LFH you made awhile ago and inquired about the "mini LFH" Willy has made before. Those are probably options I'll consider later on. I looked up the U of T medical lab store to see if they do Canada-wide delivery though I believe they only deliver within Toronto from looking at their schedule.

 

[Lloyd Gordon]

I didn't realize the lab store limits delivery due to the pandemic.

 

[Lloyd Gordon]

Just did a Google for "Murashige Canada" and a lot of places showed up. Check them out and compare with Phytotechlabs. I usually end up with Phytotechlabs, try to order everything at once by USPS.