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Take the box, paperwork and your cost-code to stores and ask them to organise courier delivery. | Take the box, paperwork and your cost-code to stores and ask them to organise courier delivery. Cut-off for pick up is 11 a.m. Alternatively we take the packages to Fedex (215-225 Euston Road, Alexandria NSW 2015) or DHL (3 Keith Smith Avenue, Mascot NSW 2020). |
Latest revision as of 04:03, 9 July 2013
How to Send Chemical Samples by Courier
- Label and weigh the correct number of vials.
- Preferably use a label printer for clarity
- Do not write directly onto the vial. Pen will rub off eventually.
- Transfer required samples to vials and obtain mass.
- Fill in the Customs declaration form, following instruction on page 2.
- Include sample reference AND
- Use CAS numbers and MSDS for known compounds and/or;
- Include IUPAC name
- If appropriate include a statement such as:
- Include sample reference AND
The samples are packaged as white solids and none of the substances are not classified as dangerous according to Directive 67/548/EEC
- Once the form is filled, print three (3) copies and sign with black pen.
- Placed samples in small box, along with any spectra or documentation required.
- Place small box in a bigger box and fill with packing material such as vermiculite (available from stores).
- Seal box well with packing tape
- Attach clear delivery label including sender address.
Take the box, paperwork and your cost-code to stores and ask them to organise courier delivery. Cut-off for pick up is 11 a.m. Alternatively we take the packages to Fedex (215-225 Euston Road, Alexandria NSW 2015) or DHL (3 Keith Smith Avenue, Mascot NSW 2020).