Hazmat FAQs
Hazmat facts you need to know

What is a “Consumer Commodity”?

“Consumer Commodities” are hazardous materials that are packaged and distributed in a form intended or suitable for sale through retail sales agencies or instrumentalities for consumption by individuals for purposes of personal care or household use.
 

Are refrigerators, freezers or ac units considered hazardous for transportation?

Depending on the material contained in the apparatus these commodities may be considered as a hazardous material when offered for transportation. Normally they are identified as “Refrigerating machines, 2.1, UN3358” or “Refrigerating machines, 2.2, UN2857”. The hazard presented is the gas that is in the apparatus.

Shipments of refrigerating machines in identified as UN3358 may be offered as NON-Hazardous if they meet certain exceptions. (References: 173.307 of CFR 49; Subsection 4.4 of the IATA DGR Special Provision A103 of the IATA DGR; IMDG Code Chapter 3.3 Special Provision 291).
 

Are Lithium Batteries Considered hazardous For Transportation?

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Are Houshold Batteries Hazmat?

Are batteries that are used for flashlights, radios, etc., considered hazardous for transportation?

No. Dry Batteries such as “C” and “D” size (NON-Lithium) that are used for the operation of items such a flash lights are not considered hazardous for transportation provided they are packaged in a manner that prevents short circuiting. It doesn’t matter how many are being shipped. (References: 172.102 Special Provision 130 of CFR 49; 4.4 of the IATA DGR Special provision A123; IMDG Code Chapter 3.3 Special Provision 304)