ChemCentral

Here to help the science community by providing quick and efficient service to researchers. Stop by one of various locations all across campus!

New Products Available!

We have expanded our product list and added new chemicals to our major Stockrooms! This includes a few buffers and other commonly purchased items through BearBuy.

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ChemCentral Wins ULSCA's Innovation Award!

ChemCentral was awarded the 2025 Mark Teragawa Innovation Award for our mission to support UCSF's research community! More information in the link below.

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New Polycarbin Collaborators!

Polycarbin is now collaborating with Novas Bio and Labcon to produce more sustainable products. You can find their products in select Stockroom locations and updated sample bags including their tips.

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New Risk and Safety Marketplace Update!

RSS has launched a major update that will make purchasing through our self-checkout kiosks much easier! Check out lab coats and make purchases at our stockroom using your UCSF ID Badge.

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Account Activation

Need help setting up your lab's account? Fill out our SmartSheet and we can do the rest! Including labs located in Rock Hall where our services is now open.

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Chemical Receiving coming to Parnassus!

ChemCentral Parnassus will soon start chemical receiving for the various research buildings on campus!

Lab Coats and Safety Eyewear Available through ChemCentral!

ChemCentral manages the Campus lab coat distribution and laundry services at UCSF. Safety Eyewear is also available through us!

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What We Do.

ChemCentral provides comprehensive chemical management to select UCSF buildings. This includes onsite stockrooms for common research materials, and central receiving, unpackaging and inventory of all chemicals.

Continuous Improvement Fair 2025

Updated poster — Poster made for the 2nd Annual UCSF Continuous Improvement Fair that was held on December 16th, 2025. Click photo for a closer look!

Locations

Parnassus

Weill Neurosciences

Pride Hall

Byers Hall & Genentech Hall

Rock Hall

Contact Us

Have ChemCentral questions?

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