Overview

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• This article will demonstrate how to order specialty gases
• The Logistics STORE team is here to assist with drinking water, tax-free ethanol purchases, gas cylinder orders, campus PPE, and shipping supplies
• The STORE warehouse is located at 7835 Trade Street, Suite 100
• To find answers, request services, or get help from our team, please submit a case via the UC San Diego Services & Support portal 

Critical Concepts

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• To ensure the safe use and storage of Class I, II, or III gases, contact the chemical safety officer at (858) 822-1579, before you order material
• Please note that UCSD gas vendors no longer fill customer owned cylinders (COCs), requests to refills COCs can no longer be accommodated
• We have partnered with our vendors to provide bundled pricing so there are no longer any recurring monthly rental costs for gas cylinders

Steps to Take

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1. Log in to Oracle Procurement
2. Go to your home page and select Purchase Requisitions under the Procure to Pay tab
3. Under the Request Forms box, select Specialty Gas and Hardware (STORE)
4. Fill out the Request Form, and submit it for approval
5. At checkout, your Project/Task/Funding Source information are required, this can be found using the Mapped Index Tool or by confirming with your department's Financial Unit approver
6. Please note: Lead times are dependent on the gas ordered and will be included with the quote
   
   1. Lead times can range anywhere from 3-5 business days to 2-3 months
   2. You may not return specialty gas for credit, unless the vendor has made an error