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Inorganic Stockroom FAQ and Policies

Inorganic Stockroom FAQ:

What is the difference between the Inorganic Stockroom and the Chem Stores?

The Inorganic Stockroom supplies material for classes and labs focused on inorganic chemistry; the Stockroom is not to be confused with the Chem Stores, which provides safety clothing (also sold by the BYU Store), equipment, and chemicals for labs, unlike the Stockroom.

How are Inorganic Stockroom charges paid?

At the end of the semester, charges incurred at the Inorganic Stockroom will be totaled and delivered to the purchaser's MyFinancialCenter.

Do students have to pay for lab equipment?

All students in Chem 107, Chem 113, Chem 223, and Chem 227 are charged a basic lab fee to cover gloves, chemicals, and disposable glassware.

How does one become an Inorganic Stockroom employee?

The Inorganic Stockroom hires new employees almost every semester. One may apply online at Y Jobs or come to the Inorganic Stockroom for more information.

Applicant prerequisites include: customer-friendly and detail-oriented people who have completed Chem 105, 106, and 107 or Chem 111, 112, and 113. It is also recommended that applicants have taken Chem 201.

Inorganic Stockroom Policies:

Sales

The following policies govern to whom and how the Inorganic Stockroom makes sales.

Charges Process

  1. All sales will be charged directly to MyFinancialCenter on my.byu.edu.

Chemical Sales

  1. The Inorganic Stockroom supplies chemicals only for Chem 107, Chem 111, Chem 113, Chem 223, Chem 227, and Chem 518.

Student Requirements

  1. Undergraduate students in labs must pay a general fee that includes lab kits, gloves, chemicals, chem-wipes, and disposable glassware (ex: pipettes and test tubes). Students are responsible for replacing any broken or missing glassware in their lab drawer at the end of the semester.

Safety

The following policies endeavor to ensure Inorganic Stockroom customer and employee safety:

General Lab Safety

  1. Food and drink are not permitted in lab spaces at any time or for any reason.
  2. Only students currently enrolled in lab classes are allowed in labs.
  3. Personal protective equipment must be worn at all times in the lab (minimum safety being splash goggles, long pants, and close-toed shoes). Goggles and lab coats can be rented from the Stockroom for $1 and $4, respectively.

Safety Data Sheets 

  1. Safety data sheets are available under the Safety tab of this website as well as in the Stockroom and are used to catalogue chemicals used in labs.

General Injury Report

  1. Students who are injured as a result of lab proceedings are required to fill out a general­ injury report form as well as follow this link to report their injury to BYU.

Miscellaneous

Check-out

  1. Students who check into a drawer must also check out of the drawer. If a student fails to do so and abandons their locker, a $30 fee will be charged to their account.