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How to Order Compressed Gas

Summary: Read important information and follow the steps on this page if you are responsible for ordering compressed gas.

In the right place? If you want to order liquefied gas, please see Liquefied Gas Overview.

Important: To ensure the safe use and storage of Class I, II, or III gases, contact the chemical safety officer, (858) 822-1579, before you order material. Review the EH&S Compressed Gas Overview for general information.

Type of gas		How To order
	In-stock gas	Go to Marketplace Preview to see the available in-stock gases. If you see the item you want, you can place your order. If you don't see the item, follow the instructions for specialty gas. In-stock gas can be delivered within 24 to 48 hours after you've placed the order.
	Specialty gas Note: You may not return specialty gas for credit, unless the vendor has made an error.	Please print and complete the Specialty Gas Order Form (PDF) and fax it to Romeo Del Rosario, (858) 530-0676. Specialty gas may take up to 14 business days for delivery.
	Refill customer-owned gas cylinder (COC) Note: If you are considering purchasing a cylinder, please contact Anne Hewett, (858) 534-7467.	Contact a Marketplace Preview customer service representative (CSR), (858) 534-7467. The CSR will process a pickup order for your empty cylinder. Please provide the following information: Contact name Phone number Index number Location of the cylinder Type of gas for refill Customer-owned gas cylinders may take 1 to 3 weeks to be returned to the customer.