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Shipping Instructions

Federal Guidelines for Shipping Non-Hazardous Chemicals

Please bring the following to the departmental stockroom (Chemistry 014) before 9:00 A.M. Mondays thru Fridays. We cannot store chemical samples overnight.:

• electronically completed Chemical Shipment Form
• electronically completed Non-Hazardous Materials Form
• sample(s) in sealed container(s)
• for international shipments
  • electronically completed Commercial Shipping Invoice
  • electronically completed Export Control Review Form
  • documented approval* from the Export Control Office

Federal Guidelines for Shipping Hazardous Chemicals 30mL, 30g or Less

Please bring the following to the departmental stockroom (Chemistry 014) before 9:00 A.M. Mondays thru Fridays. We cannot store chemical samples overnight.:

• electronically completed Chemical Shipment Form
• sample(s) in sealed container(s)
• MSDS’s for 2 primary compounds for each different sample
• for international shipments
  • electronically completed Commercial Shipping Invoice
  • electronically completed Export Control Review Form
  • documented approval* from the Export Control Office

A secondary packaging such as a mailing tube is needed. Mailing tubes are available for purchase in the stockroom. A third outer box and vermiculite for cushioning and absorbing will be provided at no cost.

Note: If you have time sensitive materials, we recommend that in order to avoid delays due to inspections, do not send your materials near the end of the week.

Federal Guidelines for Shipping Hazardous Chemicals over 30mL or 30g

For quantities of hazardous chemicals over 30 mL or 30 g, please bring the following to the departmental stockroom (Chemistry 014) before 9:00 A.M. Mondays thru Fridays. We cannot store chemical samples overnight.:

• electronically completed Chemical Shipment Form
• sample(s) in sealed container(s)
• MSDS’s for 2 primary compounds for each different sample
• for international shipments
  • electronically completed Commercial Shipping Invoice
  • electronically completed Export Control Review Form
  • documented approval* from the Export Control Office

Hazardous materials over 30 mL or 30 g must be shipped in federally approved packages. We have a limited variety of approved packing supplies for purchase.

Note: If you have time sensitive materials, we recommend that in order to avoid delays due to inspections, do not send your materials near the end of the week

Letters, Documents, and Non-Chemical Materials

For letters, documents, non-chemical materials, please bring the following to the departmental stockroom (Chemistry 014):

• electronically completed Non-Chemical Shipment Form
• electronically completed Non-Hazardous Materials Form
• for international shipments
  • electronically completed Commercial Shipping Invoice
  • electronically completed Export Control Review Form
  • documented approval* from the Export Control Office

Shipping Unknown Chemical Mixtures

If shipping an unknown chemical mixture, further requirements might be needed. Please contact the Chemistry Stockroom at (979) 845-3335.

* a printed email showing approval from the from the Export Control Office is required for all international shipments