How to Order Compressed Gas
Last updated
September 3, 2009 2:22:41 PM PDT
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.
Note: Use Marketplace, UCSD's online buying site to order compressed gas if your department has access.
Use the step-by-step guide below if your department doesn't have access to Marketplace.
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- Go to STORE 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.
- 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.
Note: You may not return specialty gas for credit, unless the vendor has made an error.
- Contact a STORE 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.
Note: If you are considering purchasing a cylinder, please contact Anne Hewett, (858) 534-7467.
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