CHEMICAL PROCUREMENT, STORAGE, DISTRIBUTION

Find a chemical on campus    (accessible from campus terminals only)
Chemical Requistion Form [.pdf]   Print a blank form, complete by hand.
Chemical Requistion Form [.xls]   Create a boilerplate, complete by computer.
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) on line links. Hard copies available at CSDF.

The EHS Department operates the Chemical Storage and Distribution Facility (CSDF) as a service to the entire institution to achieve the following goals:

• Prevent pollution through waste minimization by facilitating the recycling of obsolete and surplus chemicals.
• Minimize the quantities of hazardous materials stored in occupied buildings by providing safe centralized storage of chemicals not in immediate use.
• Reduce chemical procurement costs through centralized chemical purchasing for the institution.
• Maintain an inventory of commonly used chemicals for prompt distribution.
• Receive, inspect and prepare all hazardous chemicals and radioactive materials before distribution to other campus locations.
• Maintain a computer database of chemicals on campus to provide:
  
  • Inventory available for teaching and research activities
  • Data for community right-to-know reports
  • Information about compliance with building and fire codes
• Provide health and safety information to end users of chemicals.

Procurement of Chemicals and Radioactive Materials. Chemicals and radioactive materials are ordered, received and distributed by EHS through the CSDF. Requests for chemicals are submitted to EHS using the Chemical Requisition Form. Forms are available in most departmental offices, at the CSDF (Coolbaugh Hall, Room 030), or you may download a form using one of the above links.

Storage of Chemicals at the CSDF. The inventory of chemicals maintained at the CSDF is available to all CSM departments. The stock items purchased by EHS are offered at our cost. Most other materials (surplus and recycled) are available at no charge to requestors.

Distribution of Chemicals and Radioactive Materials. All hazardous chemicals and radioactive materials delivered to the institution are processed through the CSDF. EHS personnel inspect, unpackage, and label containers. Pertinent information is stored in a computer database. Requestors are notified and arrangements are made for pickup or delivery. EHS delivers orders that cannot be safely hand-carried to destinations. Other orders may be delivered when trained EHS personnel are available.