PURCHASING
70.22
REV 11-03
University Stores
335-4583
Purchasing Services
335-3541
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REQUIREMENTS
State and federal regulations require that the University protect the ethyl alcohol supply and submit periodic reports on the quantity of ethyl alcohol used.
PURCHASING ALCOHOL
Departments must establish a requisition account with University Stores to purchase ethyl alcohol. Complete an Interdepartmental Requisition and Invoice (IRI) with the appropriate budget coding to establish an account. See 70.05. Indicate on the IRI that the account is for ethyl alcohol purchases.
Deliver the IRI by hand, mail (mail code 7100), or fax to University Stores; fax 335-4588.
Requisition Account Number
Upon receipt of the completed IRI, University Stores establishes a requisition account number for ethyl alcohol purchases only.
Alcohol Pickup
Pick up the ethyl alcohol at the Hazardous Chemical Building from 10:00 a.m. to noon on Tuesdays and from 8:00 a.m. to noon on Thursdays. The Hazardous Chemical Building is located east of the McCluskey Services Building on Grimes Way.
Ethyl alcohol is sold in pints, gallons, five gallons, and bulk. To obtain ethyl alcohol in bulk quantities, provide an approved plastic or metal container. Glass containers are not acceptable. Direct questions regarding approved containers to Environmental Health and Safety; telephone 335-3041.
Use the following University Stores item numbers when ordering:
- Pint (200 proof):
University Stores #4025
- Gallon (200 proof):
University Stores #4026
- Five Gallon (200 proof):
University Stores #4027
- Bulk (190 proof):
University Stores #4050
Sign the receipt and take possession of the ethyl alcohol. NOTE: Ethyl alcohol must be personally picked up and signed for by the requesting and using individual.
Delivery
University Stores delivers 55 gallon drums to the using department.