The DSS opened May 20, 2015. We are a University-owned and run internal scientific supplier with inventory management support from Unity Lab Services. Our catalog includes products from the former Biological Sciences, Chemistry, and Physics stockrooms, as well as the Excise Tax Free Ethanol Program all in one stockroom. New suppliers and products are added regularly. Save space, buy packs to save the space a case takes up. We help our customers stretch their budget further. Come pick up your order in Chevron or Langley or have us deliver to your building next day!
Bulk plastics have been discontinued as of 2/28/23
- Ordering
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To order from the DSS Use the DSS Punch-out on PantherExpress via myPitt.
We'll wait on supplies so you don't have to!
- DSS Stockroom Brochure (PDF)
- Searchable stockroom catalog (PDF) -- To search the catalog press Ctrl+F or Command+F on your keyboard.
- Searchable stockroom file (XLSX) -- This link is a direct file download.
- DSS Equipment Repair Transportation Request Form
- Safety Notices from Manufacturers
- Excel Stockroom Catalog
- DSS Frequently Asked Questions
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- DSS FAQ Sheet (PDF)
- Dry Ice: A511A Langley. Door code is 5.
- DSS FAQ Sheet (PDF)
- Ethanol / Ethyl Alcohol
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The University of Pittsburgh Federal Excise Tax-Free Ethanol Program
Tax-free alcohol is un-denatured alcohol used for nonbeverage purposes in scientific research and medicinal uses by educational organizations, hospitals, laboratories, etc. The use of alcohol free of tax is regulated to prevent illegal diverson to taxable beverage use.
200 Proof means the liquid is 100% Ethanol. 190 Proof, means it is a 95% Ethanol solution where the other 5% is water.
To our 5 gallon 200 proof Ethanol users;
Due to vendor constraints, the stockroom had to pivot to a new container.
This container is the same quantity of the same 100% Ethanol and a spigot is also included with these square jugs.To our 5 gallon 190 proof Ethanol users;
Due to vendor constraints, the stockroom had to pivot to a new container.
This container is the same quantity of the same 95% Ethanol and a spigot is also included with these square jugs.Keep the spigot provided with your ethanol square container. Replacement spigots are available at $5 and $5 shipping using stockroom part number H2955EA.
Order in the PantherExpress System, Please go to the Dietrich School Scientific Stockroom punchout. Click the My Hotlists link in the DSS Stockroom homepage, under My Lists, Select an Existing List choose **Ethanol / Ethyl Alcohol in the Company drop-down menu.
- How to Use the Dietrich School Scientific Stockroom DSS Punch-out in PantherExpress
- Ethanol available to purchase from the Stockroom with part numbers
Manufacturer Information
- Forms and Policies
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Forms
Policies
- DSS Barcode Policy
- DSS Chemical Tracking Procedure
- DSS Return Policy
- DSS Gas Cylinder Policy
- DSS Special Order Policy
- DSS Cryogens Price Policy
- DSS Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Matheson Customer Numbers for Gas Orders
- Customers in Chevron Science Center. Please wait for messages from the stockroom that your chemical or package is ready to pick up. E.g., an email from stockroom@pitt.edu, dsstock@pitt.edu, or noreply@neopostwts.com is the legitimate reason you should come to the stockroom.
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University information for shipping services:
If you are shipping a package, use ProShip.
- Visiting and Contact Information
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Visit
Do you have a part number you are curious about? Then, you can stop by and see that item.
Call us or email us to schedule a tour on Thursdays. See what we have!
Tours are by appointment from 9 a.m. to 12 noon exclusively on Thursdays.Address
326 Chevron Science Center
Hours
8 am to 5 pm Monday - Friday
Email
Phone
412-624-8551 or 412-624-4260
Contact
Jeremy W. Biroscak
Operations Manager, Scientific Stockroom
stockroom@pitt.edu
412-624-8551