Dangerous Goods Shipping
Hazardous Materials
eShipGlobal and Shipment Approvals
All domestic, international and dangerous goods shipments related to university business must be requested online using eShipGlobal.
EHS review and approval is required for all dangerous goods shipments which includes hazardous chemicals, biological materials and dry ice.
Important Notes
- Plan ahead, shipment approvals may require up to four business days.
- International shipments require export control approval. Allow extra time.
- The Materials Management Distribution Center can print and apply the shipping label to the package if needed.
- eShipGlobal can not be used for personal items.
Create a request in eShipGlobal
- Login to eShipGlobal.
- Answer the questions and select options for the package contents.
- A message may appear stating you do not have the required training. This means EHS review is needed. Continue creating the request.
After EHS review
- You will receive an approval email.
- Print the email and tape it to the box.
- Take the box to your building’s receiving area or directly to MMDC.
- If the package contains DOT regulated material, EHS will contact you to schedule a pick up time.
Resources
- https://www.purdue.edu/materials/shipping/eshipglobal.html#ship
- https://www.purdue.edu/materials/shipping/faq.html
- Materials Management and Distribution Center (MMDC) Phone: 765-494-7103 Email: MMDCshipping@purdue.edu
- Hazardous Materials Shipping Phone: 765-494-0121 Email: hazmatshipping@purdue.edu
Contact
Environmental Health and Safety
hazwaste@purdue.edu
765-494-0121