Chemical Stockroom Purchasing¶

Chemical Stockroom in Cogswell 219 provides campus with various chemicals, glassware, and supplies.

Process¶

1. Fill out Chemistry Pre-Approval form (see below)
   1. Get cost of materials [maximum total charge amount] from Chemical Stockroom personnel - Ken Buckley (518) 276-6774
   2. Identify the student(s) who will pick up material [authorized user]
   3. If a chemical, review the Chemical SOP and fill out the Preliminary Chemical Assessment form (both found here - Safety)
2. Obtain approvals from PE [principal investigator] and Sam Chiappone (JEC 3100A)
3. Bring to Valerie Masterson to get charge account information filled out [FOAPA]
4. Return to Chemical Stockroom (Cogswell 219) with signed approval form to pick up material.

Whether you are acquiring a chemical from the RPI stockroom or elsewhere (approved vendor, project client, free sample, hardware store, ...) the correct process is detailed here export:template documents/Instructions for Acquiring Chemicals.doc.
This is to ensure safety of you and other users of shop spaces.¶