Cryogenic

How to Order AirGas Helium Service in e-Shop

Liquid Helium Supplied by Airgas®

To order liquid helium dewars

• Enter Cornell e-Shop and place an order for the dewar size you will require

  • Liquid Helium Part Numbers

    • HE 60LT: 60L

    • HE 250LT: 250L

    • HE 500LT: 500L

    • HE 500LTC042: 500L w/ Side Port

• The lead time for delivery is 5 business days.

Dry Ice Tip Sheet

Tip Sheet

Dry Ice is the solid form of carbon dioxide that is available in flakes, pellets, or blocks form and is non‐combustible. It is most often used for rapid cooling of materials or shipping biological samples. Dry Ice poses unique hazards to those who may work with or around it. Users should contact their Department Safety Representative or @askEHS if they plan on shipping materials on Dry Ice with questions before beginning work.

Cryogenic Material Safety

Cryogenic materials are governed under Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), the Department of Transportation (DOT), the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Dangerous Goods Regulations, with industry standards from the Compressed Gas Association (CGA), as well as others. This page contains helpful information for use of these materials on the Cornell Ithaca and Geneva campuses.

Specific Chemical Hazards

Specific Chemical Hazards:

Chemicals and toxic substances pose a wide range of hazards to our health, environment, and the society in which you work and live. This page provides information about specific chemical hazards that may require additional training and EHS involvement in the process development. Please reach out to askEHS@cornell.edu for questions about specific chemical hazards or any other chemical safety questions.