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Science Services

At Trent University, we strive to provide our instructors and researchers with the best possible teaching and research infrastructure that we can.

 

*NEW*  Chemical Inventory Program  on line.

 

The HECHMET chemical inventory program is now available for departmental staff and individual faculty and their labs to use.

If you wish to use this program  please contact Chris Williams at Cwilliams@trentu.ca to arrange for you and your labs access.  Details on HECHMET can be found in the Science Safety Program tab, under the Chemical Safety Program.

 

Chemical Ordering Instructions (as of Dec. 2019)

When ordering chemicals, regardless of the procurement method used (purchase order, credit card, FisherFast, online or over the phone) it is important that in the "Attention"  section of any order that the following information be entered:

  • CH - indicating the material is a chemical
  • The 2 or 3 letter Building designation code (ESB, DNA, LHS, CSB, or SC)
  • Room number where the material will be stored.  Include the wing or block designation as well.
  • The last name of the Principal Investigator (Faculty member)

For example, if you were to order Hydrochloric acid for room A 202.1 in the Environmental Sciences Building for Prof John Doe then you would enter into either the "Attention" section

"CHESBA202.1DOE"

Please ensure that you are also using the Campus Shipping and Receiving Center address on all your orders.

  • Name/Dept
  • Trent University, SRC
  • 2089 East Bank Dr.
  • Peterborough, ON  K9L 1Z8

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 Safety Data Sheet Library

Click on Icon to enter CHEMWATCH.  Click to download basic instructions <instructions>

(see the science safety/chemical safety page for more information)

Building Shipping and Delivery Information                                                 

Shipping and Receiving at Trent has become a centralized service.  Please ensure that all incoming shipments and parcels are addressed to:

  • Name/Dept
  • Trent University, SRC
  • 2089 East Bank Dr.
  • Peterborough, ON  K9L 1Z8
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Science Facilities

Science Facilities provides information on laboratory and science related services including purchasing and installing equipment, room and building access, space requests, repairs and renovations, lab waste and an FAQ.

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Science Safety Program

The Science Safety Program contains policies, procedures and information pertaining to laboratory safety, biosafety, radiation and X-ray safety, chemical safety and overall safety training requirements.

Note:  To contact the University Health and Safety Advisor, please contact the Human Resources Department.

 

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Trent Science Workshop

Trent provides a science workshop and equipment design technician in support of teaching and research endeavours.

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