> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.chemcloud.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# How to search for an approved material

> Find approved materials in ChemCloud using global search or the Approved Materials page

This guide shows you how to find approved materials in ChemCloud using global search or the Approved Materials page.

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## Option 1: Use global search

The fastest way to find a specific approval:

1. Click the **search bar** at the top of any page
2. Type the product name, supplier name, or supplier's product name
3. Filter results to **Approved Materials** if needed
4. Click on the result to view the approval record

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## Option 2: Use the Approved Materials page

For a complete view of all approvals:

1. Navigate to **[Products > Approved Materials](https://app.chemcloud.com.au/buyer/approved_materials)**
2. Use the **search bar** to filter the table by product name, supplier, or supplier's product
3. Click on any row to view the full approval record

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## Using the tabs

The Approved Materials page has two tabs to help you find what you need:

| Tab      | What it shows                                                                |
| -------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Approved | Materials that have completed the approval process and are ready to purchase |
| Pending  | Materials still going through the approval process                           |

Click the appropriate tab first, then use the search bar to filter within that list.

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## Quick tips

* Use the **Approved** tab when checking if a supplier's product is ready for ordering
* Use the **Pending** tab to track approvals in progress and see what's being worked on
* The search bar filters as you type, so you can quickly narrow down results