Stores

The Chemistry Store is a walk-in retail store for university purchases that stocks both scientific and office supplies. Purchases can be made by using an Buckeye Buy or procurement card. The stocked items are tailored to the needs of the Chemistry teaching and research labs.

180 Celeste Lab
120 W. 18th Avenue (see map)
Columbus, Ohio 43210 
Phone: (614) 292-3020
Fax: (614) 292-0565

Hours of Operation:
7:45 am to 4:00 pm (Monday - Friday)*
*Hours vary by quarter depending upon when the Chemistry Department is teaching night classes.

The Gas Cylinder Warehouse supplies The Ohio State University with cylinder gases, liquid nitrogen, and accessories. We stock the most commonly requested items and will special order any item you need. In addition to stocking an assortment of gases, we carry a variety of spare parts for gas cylinders. 

Gas Demurrage (Rental) Charges

All gas cylinders for the University are to be purchased through the Gas Cylinder Warehouse. When the cylinder leaves the warehouse, it is tracked using the barcode attached to it. 

Once a customer receives a cylinder from the Gas Cylinder Warehouse, they will automatically be charged demurrage for each cylinder in their possession at the end of each month. The rate of demurrage varies based on the size and type of cylinder. This will continue until the customer schedules a return for the cylinder back to the Gas Cylinder Warehouse.

The gas product within the tank is billed separately from the demurrage.

Inventory and Custody

It is the end user's responsibility to maintain inventory and keep accurate records of their cylinders from the point they are delivered to the building, until the time they are returned to the Gas Cylinder Warehouse. The Gas Cylinder Warehouse will deliver and pick up the cylinders from the area instructed by the end user. While cylinders are in the customer's possession and within their buildings, it is the end users responsibility to know where the cylinders are being stored, and that they are being stored in a safe manner. It is suggested that each end user does a periodic audit of cylinders in their building to ensure the accuracy of their demurrage expense. 

2600 Kenny Road
Columbus, Ohio 43210 (see map)
Phone: (614) 292-2543
Fax: (614) 292-0546

Liquid nitrogen agreement release forms may be faxed or emailed to liquidnitrogen@osu.edu

Hours of Operation: 6:00 am to 3:00 pm, (Monday - Friday)
(University holidays observed)

For emergency orders, special or custom mixes, or to request special handling, call a customer service associate at 292-2543.

Same-day handling service fee: $150.00 
Emergency orders requiring handling during non-University business hours will vary as determined by Linde. 

Linde/Praxair Contacts

For after-hour orders please call:

• Onsite representative for Ohio State, Ray Rasberry: (614) 204-3619
• Territory Manager, Brandon Milliner: 1 (267) 833-8411

Our General Warehouse stocks over 600 frequently used janitorial, hardware and office supply items. Through our partnerships with our suppliers and their minority partners, we are able to maintain inventory levels that meet the needs of the University Community.

2650 Kenny Road (see map)
Columbus, Ohio 43210 
Phone: (614) 292-2694
Fax: (614) 292-6913

Hours of Operation: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm 
(University holidays and summer hours observed)

The Scientific Warehouse operates as a repository for the University’s scientific supplies. Reagent-grade organic and inorganic chemicals, various salts, acids, bases, solvents, and alcohols, are just a few examples of the range of products available to our University customers. We currently stock over 1,000 items, which can be delivered the next business day. 

2600 Kenny Road (see map)
Columbus, Ohio 43210 
Phone: (614) 292-4219
Fax: (614) 292-0546

Hours of Operation: 7:00 am to 4:00 pm
(University holidays and summer hours observed)