What if I can’t find some chemicals or materials?

If you cannot get some of the chemicals or materials you need from local, in-country, or international sources, email us at info@cambridgeinternational.org and in the subject line tell us the syllabus, component e.g.,9702/33 and include the heading ‘Difficulty procuring chemical or material’ . The body of the email should provide us with more details of the chemicals or materials you are finding hard to obtain.

We may be able to suggest alternative chemicals or materials that candidates can use. These may be items you already keep in your centre, or which you can find locally. The supervisor’s report should clearly record any alternative chemicals or materials that have been agreed with us before the exam.

Each syllabus provides guidance to schools concerning the apparatus and materials that are expected to be available within the centre for use during practical exams.  Please check this list as it is the centre’s responsibility to source chemicals and materials for practical exams.