CHEMICAL & BIOMOLECULAR ENGINEERING

DEPARTMENT OF CHEMICAL AND BIOMOLECULAR ENGINEERING

PURCHASING INFORMATION

Online orders through VWR, Fisher Scientific and Sigma:

Follow the login instructions below and either print the cart and put it in Brett’s mailbox with the advisor's signature and account to charge, or send Brett and your advisor an e-mail with a list of items in the cart and the account number to charge.

NOTE:

Chemicals on the DHS list of “Chemicals of Interest” must be ordered on a CBE Requisition form and be signed by your advisor.

• VWR orders:  go to www.vwrsp.com and log on to our department account (username-bal@tulane.edu, psswd-vwrorder), place your items in a cart and click "Save as Shopping List".  Type in your name and click "Save as Shopping List". 
• Fisher Scientific orders:  go to Fishersci.com and log on to our department account (username-fisherords, psswd-cbeorders), place your items in the cart and click "Save as a Template".  Type in your name and click "Save Template". 
• Sigma orders:  go to Sigma.com and log on with (username-sigmaord, psswd-cbeorders), place your items in a cart then scroll down and click "Save Cart" (DO NOT SUBMIT THE ORDER) - a new window will open asking for a name for your cart.  Enter your name and click the "Submit" button (this will save your cart).

Airgas - gas and air cylinder orders and pick-up of cylinders:

• Call Airgas at 948-7561. Give them the Airgas account number and current blanket po number for your lab. (If you do not know the account number or po number, contac the CBE office for assistance.)

NOTE: your advisor is charged a monthly rental fee for each cylinder in your lab. If you are finished with a cylinder or it is empty, call airgas to pick it up to avoid unnecessary charges.

Orders from other vendors:

Items under $2,500, except chemicals, may be purchased through your advisor if he/she has a Tulane Visa Purchasing Card, or you can complete a CBE Requisition form and put it in Brett’s mailbox and he will place the order.

Items over $2,500 must be ordered on a CBE Requisition form.

If you have questions or need further information, contact Belinda Lacoste at bal@tulane.edu or x2919.