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Chem-exchange

What is it?

"Chem-exchange" is a TTUHSC internal chemical redistribution program designed by Safety Services. The goal of Chem-exchange is to minimize existing campus chemical excesses and effect cost savings in the purchasing of new chemicals. Chemicals available for redistribution often have been offered for a number of reasons. These include:

The Department of Safety Services will coordinate the redistribution program. A list of chemicals available for redistribution will be maintained by Safety Services. The list will be published on a regular basis. Copies of the listing will be sent to all applicable departments. In addition, a formal listing of surplus chemicals is available online. (view list)

Objectives

  1. To effect significant cost savings in the purchasing of new chemicals.
  2. Reduction of excess chemical stores by making surplus chemicals available for cost-free redistribution.
  3. To facilitate periodic review of chemical inventories, to detect possible chemical degradation, and minimize duplicate purchasing.
  4. To reduce chemical disposal costs by encouraging faculty, and staff involvement in material management.

Laboratory personnel are encouraged to review the surplus list on the Safety Services webpage before purchasing any chemicals. The desired chemical may be obtained through the redistribution process. Individuals/departments/researchers wishing to request surplus chemicals should contact the Department of Environmental Safety at 806-743-2597.

Eligibility Critera

To be eligible for redistribution, chemicals must comply with the following criteria:

  1. Chemicals should be in their original containers, and be of uniform color. Secondary containers will ONLY be accepted if chemical name, date, and purity are clearly labeled.
  2. Chemicals must be inspected for deterioration before being offered for redistribution. Only stable chemicals will be accepted.
  3. Personnel offering chemicals for redistribution must provide the following information: chemical name, CAS number, chemical form, container type, number of containers and hazard characteristic.

Department heads or laboratory supervisors wishing to offer chemicals for redistribution or disposal may submit a Request to Transfer Chemicals form online.