Tax-Free Ethanol Alcohol
Beginning September 18, 2026, STORE will no longer sell tax-free ethanol alcohol. Please review the information on this page for important updates and resources regarding this transition.
Important Update
Due to campus-wide budget constraints, UC San Diego is phasing out STORE and its campus-managed fulfillment model. As STORE operations are phased out, commodities currently managed and fulfilled through STORE will transition to direct fulfillment from contracted suppliers. For many years, STORE has been proud to support the purchasing and fulfillment needs of the UC San Diego community.
We sincerely thank our clients for their business, partnership, and trust throughout the years. It has been our privilege to serve campus, and we appreciate your patience and understanding as we navigate this transition.
Alert
Beginning September 18, 2026, STORE will no longer sell Tax-Free Ethanol Alcohol. Any Oracle requisitions submitted to STORE for ethanol alcohol on or after this date will not be fulfilled. Following the transition, please purchase tax-free ethanol alcohol from VWR directly using the VWR punchout in Oracle Procurement.Timeline
| Date | Event |
| August 31, 2026 | Campus purchasers can begin purchasing tax-free ethanol from VWR directly via the Oracle punchout. |
| September 17, 2026 | Last day for campus purchasers to purchase tax-free ethanol from STORE. |
| September 18, 2026 | Last day STORE will fulfill tax-free ethanol orders. |
Resources
Below are helpful resources and answers to common questions about STORE's tax-free ethanol program and the transition. Click on each of the dropdowns below to view our library of step-by-step guides and frequently asked questions.
VWR Part Numbers (SKUs)
Please reference the table below for a list of VWR's part numbers.
| STORE Part # | Description | VWR Part # |
| 0106 | 190 Proof Ethanol, 95%, 55 Gallon Drum | TX89125-168SFU |
| 0107 | 190 Proof Ethanol, 95%, 4 x 1 Gal Bottles | TX89125-164SFU |
| 0108 | 190 Proof Ethanol, 95%, 5 Gal Can | TX89501-408UCA |
| 0109 | 200 Proof Ethanol, 100%, 24 Pints | TX89125-170SFU |
| 0110 | 200 Proof Ethanol, 100%, 4 x 1 Gal Bottles | TX89125-172SFU |
| 0111 | 200 Proof Ethanol, 100%, 5 Gal Can | TX89426-252UCA |
Step-by-Step Guides
How to Order Ethanol from VWR (KB0032867)
How to Look Up Recharge Details for STORE Orders (KB0035978)
Frequently Asked Questions
Tax-free ethanol alcohol is available for purchase through the VWR punchout in Oracle Procurement.
No, submitting an ethanol authorization letter is no longer required to purchase tax-free ethanol alcohol.
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