UVM ChemSource
What is UVM ChemSource?
UVM ChemSource is UVM's chemical distribution program.
The Environmental Safety Facility (ESF) on Spear Street enables
us to store chemicals in a space designed for that purpose,
rather than in laboratories, which are designed as work
space, not storage space for chemicals. The ChemSource
program makes new and a limited supply of recycled chemicals
available to campus users quickly and easily.
Free up space in your laboratory!
With ChemSource available, you won't have to order and
find a place to keep large amounts of chemicals because
we will supply them from our stock. After you place your order with us, we can generally deliver your order within 2-3 days. Benefits of ChemSource include a reduction of risks associated with
storing hazardous chemicals in your laboratory by ordering smaller
amounts more frequently without suffering the price disadvantage
of small unit ordering.
Do you want to save money?
(or, why buy 4 gals of acetone, if you need 500 ml?)
Chemicals bought through commercial suppliers are much
cheaper on unit price basis when bought by the case. However,
this cost does not include the storage space and disposal
costs for the chemicals that won't be used immediately.
These costs, plus the hazard of storing excess flammable
or corrosive chemicals in the laboratory, make buying
cases of chemicals for the cost savings a poor choice.
Single container chemicals bought through ChemSource will
be available at the lower case pricing, plus a marginal
mark-up to cover program costs. The ChemSource price is
about 40% cheaper than buying the same size container
through commercial suppliers.
Would you like to help UVM save money?
The American Chemical Society estimates that between 30%
and 40% of laboratory chemical waste is unused
chemicals bought to realize the unit price savings
of case quantities. By using ChemSource, you avoid this
waste and help UVM avoid these unnecessary disposal costs
- in the last few years less than 15% of UVM's chemical
waste has been unused chemicals.In addition, by limiting
the amount of hazardous chemicals that are received, stored
and transported on campus, we will be better able to comply
with EPA, DOT and OSHA regulations. This program is an
important part of the University's Hazardous Waste Minimization
Program, required by the state and the EPA.
It's easy and efficient!
To order chemicals from the distribution program,visit
our on
line ordering form. Tell us what you want, how
much, where it needs to go, who will sign for it and a
chart string to charge - no other paperwork is necessary!
We're flexible!
In addition to stocking generally used chemicals, we
are interested in meeting special needs of campus laboratories.
If you need to order a large quantity of a material to
be used over a period of time, we can help you store the
chemical until it is needed. If you would like us to carry
a specific chemical let us know. In addition to chemicals,
we stock safety supplies not generally available on
campus, such as blue spirit, environmentally safe thermometers
(replace those mercury thermometers now!), one gallon amber
waste jugs, and five gallon poly drums. Again, we're open
to suggestions for safety equipment to stock.
Any Questions?
Contact us at esf@uvm.edu.
Last Updated:
June 25, 2008
