Last Updated: October 3, 2024 8:07:58 AM PDT
Find answers to commonly asked questions about ordering cryogenic liquids (i.e. liquid nitrogen) and dry ice in Oracle.
Note: All dry ice and liquids STORE offered are now available directly from the supplier.
For compressed gases, see Compressed Gas Cylinders Overview.
Products
Liquefied gas products include oxygen (O2), nitrogen (N2), carbon dioxide (CO2), and argon (Ar2). The most common is N2.
Ordering
You can order liquid nitrogen, oxygen, and argon in 160L, 180L, and 230L dewars through Oracle.
Note: If you obtain liquefied gas from an existing bulk tank, contact an authorized person in your department to transfer the gas to your dewar.
Vendors
These suppliers can provide you with specific information about particular items. When you're ready to make your purchase, contact these vendors to place your order.
Airgas West (Liquids) via Oracle
Contact: Customer Service
9010 Clairemont Mesa Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92123
Phone: (800) 224-7427
Email: csssd@airgas.com
Linde (Dry Ice) via P-Card ONLY
Contact: Customer Service
8205 Ronson Road, Suite I
San Diego, CA 92111
Phone: (858) 653-5911
Email: sandiegodryice@linde.com
FAQ
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How do I set up a recurring dry ice delivery?
- Contact Linde Dry Ice directly to switch to Procurement Card
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How do I set up a recurring liquids delivery?
- Complete the Amount Based form (found on the Oracle 'Purchase Requisitions' homepage)
- Enter the supplier name – for liquids select one of the following suppliers:
- Quote/Promo Number: enter If available (optional)
- Prior Year PO Number: enter if available (optional)
- Estimated Frequency of Shipments: select Recurring shipments Predefined schedule
- Period of Performance Begin Date: Date you want deliveries to begin
- Period of Performance End Date: Date you want deliveries to end ** It is recommended you setup the deliveries for a 1 year period
- Persons authorized to release shipments: Optional to enter contacts for deliveries
- Additional Delivery Info: Explain what you are requesting, this is very important
- Example: “Scheduled weekly Monday deliveries of 1 dewar delivered to BLDG*RM for 1 year” ** Be sure to include the day of week you want the deliveries made
- If there will be associated services, where will they be performed: Optional
- Select one of the following from the list*: Review the drop-down list and select the appropriate option
- Have goods been received: Select an option from the drop-down
- Product/Service Description: Description of what you’re ordering
- Catalog No.: The part number for the product you’re ordering ** All part numbers can be found when searching in Oracle Advanced Search
- Quantity: Total quantity that will be delivered for the entire period of performance
- Example: Quantity would be 52 (1 dewar/week for 52 weeks)
- Price: Price per unit of what you’re ordering
- Once the information is completed review and submit it to your cart.
How do I order dry ice and liquids on an as needed basis?
- When you're ready to make your purchase, contact Airgas (liquids) or Linde (dry ice) to place your order.
- Submit Airgas orders in Oracle and pay for Praxair/Linde orders via P-card.
- If the order is processed and a PO issued out before 3:30pm the delivery should be made the following business day
Note: Dry ice can now only be procured directly with P-Card via Praxair/Linde - setting up recurring deliveries must be done directly via the aforementioned Praxair/Linde contacts.
How do I change the schedule for a recurring delivery of dry ice or liquids?
Contact the supplier to change the recurring delivery schedule (including holiday schedules and rush orders)
Sales rep contact information:
Airgas: Scott Farrar, csssd@airgas.com, 858-495-2313
Linde (Dry Ice): Weston Smith, Weston.Smith@linde.com, (858) 291-9142
Dry ice is now sold by Praxair?
Yes, the UC San Diego Agreement supplier for dry ice is Linde (Praxair). Linde acquired CO2 Cool, which used to be the campus provider of dry ice.
Dry ice is now sold by the pound. Linde requires 50lb increments be ordered. To order a 50lb block, enter in a quantity of 50 when placing an order in Oracle Procurement.
Note: Dry ice can now only be procured directly with P-Card via Praxair/Linde - setting up recurring deliveries must be done directly via the aforementioned Praxair/Linde contacts.
Who can I contact for information on my dry ice or liquids orders?
Contact the supplier directly for questions on dry ice and liquid orders.
Sales rep contact information:
Airgas (Liquids): Scott Farrar, csssd@airgas.com, 858-495-2313
Linde (Dry Ice): Weston Smith, Weston.Smith@linde.com, (858) 291-9142