A database of chemicals is kept on the student computer in room 104. Open the folder "Chemical Inventory" on the desk top. A "read me" file will give you instructions to access the database and to perform searches.

After you determine what chemicals you will need for your research project, check the chemicals database to determine if the items are already in the Department. (Returning unnecessary chemicals can be expensive.)

Fill out an order form (available from the department manager) using approved companies, if possible (Fisher, Mallinkrodt, Spectrum). List the name and address of the company, catalogue number of item being ordered, quantity, and cost. Your Independent Study adviser must approve the order. Give this form to the department manager and she will place the order. Please state if there is a rush or a particular date when the material is needed. Help is available if necessary.

Catalogues are located in Room 104. Although most orders are received within a week of placing the order, it may take from 3-5 weeks for delivery from the time you hand the order to the department manager until it is received.

When the order is received, you are responsible to mark the container with your name, location it will be stored, date of receipt of the chemical and any appropriate warning labels (available from the laboratory technician, stockroom attendant, or department manager). Flammables or corrosives must be stored in an appropriate cabinet (one in each IS lab, stockroom, 308, or 107). All other chemicals must be stored in your LOCKED carrell or the refrigerator or freezer, as appropriate. Make sure the department manager receives the packing list and MSDS for any chemical you receive.

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