Lab Gas and Dry Ice
There are over 3,000 compressed and liquid gas cylinders deployed on the NC State campus.
Ordering Lab Gases, Ethyl Alcohol and Dry Ice
Dry ice, ethyl alcohol, laboratory gases, liquid nitrogen and gas tank regulators and valves are available through the NC State MarketPlace.
| PRODUCT | SUPPLIER CATALOG | INSTRUCTIONS |
|---|---|---|
| Lab Gas | Arc3, AirGas | Lab Gas |
| Toxic Gas | Custom Gas | Toxic Gas |
| Dry Ice | AirGas | Dry Ice |
| Ethyl Alcohol | VWR | Ethyl Alcohol |
Orders approved by 4 p.m. will route to the suppliers for delivery the next business day. Custom gas mixes may take longer to produce and deliver.
Cylinder Rental: Invoicing and Inventory
NC State departments rent gas cylinders from the MarketPlace suppliers. Cylinder rental invoices are processed for the number of days the cylinder is on campus and are posted each month. Cylinder inventory reports are posted each month.
To meet lab safety and financial compliance standards and verify proper rental billing, follow each step.
| Step | Description | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Receive the order | How to Receive a MarketPlace Order |
| 2 | Record each cylinder | How to Record Cylinder Movements |
| 3 | Review invoice | Invoice |
| 4 | Review inventory | Inventory Report |
| 5 | Match the inventory and the invoice | Reconciliation Guide |
| 6 | Return cylinders | How to Return a Cylinder |
Resources
| Topic | Resource |
|---|---|
| Safety Requirements | Watch this video from Enviromental Health and Safety or tips on how to handle compressed gas. |
| Safety Requirements | Refer to your lab safety manual or the Airgas Safety Booklet. |
| Gas Cylinder Resources | Gas Cylinder Invoice Report |
| Gas Cylinder Resources | Gas Cylinder Inventory Report |
| Gas Cylinder Resources | Gas Cylinder Rental Update Form |
| Gas Cylinder Resources | Gas Cylinder Audit Results |
| Gas Cylinder Resources | MarketPlace (MyPack Portal) |
| Gas Cylinder Guides | How to Reconcile Gas Cylinder Invoices |
| Gas Cylinder Guides | Gas Cylinder Quick Reference Guide |
Cylinder Rental
| Gas Type | Rental Charge |
|---|---|
| Liquid | $1.89 per day |
| Compressed | $0.29 per day |
Cylinder Return
| Vendor | Contact |
|---|---|
| Airgas/National Welders | [email protected] or Airgas Pickup Request Customer Service: (919) 876-6710 |
| Arc3 Gases | Arc3 Pickup Request or John Wiedenheft, Dan West Customer Service: (919)772-9500 |
Contact Us
Questions or concerns? Contact the Help Desk or call (919) 515-HELP.