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Free Chemicals

You may order chemicals (that are currently in stock) for free, to use in any University of Minnesota research or work related activities. The Department of Environmental Health and Safety (DEHS) redistributes commonly-used chemicals that have been collected from other University departments that no longer need or use the substances.

The chemicals have been carefully inspected and catalogued, and DEHS has taken every precaution to ensure their quality. The products are distributed on a first-come first-serve basis.

Currently In-Stock Chemicals

Any chemical that is currently in stock can be ordered. The current Free Chemicals Inventory is available in the PDF format (updated 9/06). You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to open this file. It is available for free from the Adobe website.

The list is updated monthly. If you need a chemical that is not currently on the list, you may check back at a future date to see if the chemical becomes available.

Ordering Chemicals

To order a chemical(s):

1. Download the Free Chemicals Request Form (PDF)
   You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to open this file. It is available for free from the Adobe website.
2. Fill out the contact information.
3. Fill out the chemical information for each chemical you are requesting. Be sure to include the Control Number, and the amount you need for each chemical you are ordering.
4. Submit the form to DEHS.
   1. Send by campus mail to: DEHS, Thompson Center for Environmental Management.
   2. Fax the form to DEHS at: 612.626.1571.

Staff from DEHS will respond to your request within 2 weeks.

Questions

If you have questions or concerns about ordering these chemicals, please contact DEHS. You will be directed to someone who can help you.