Hazardous Materials Procedures

When shipping hazardous materials the supplier must be in strict compliance with all laws and
regulations pertaining to the proper packaging and transportation of all such commodities, as
stipulated in the Department of Transportation (DOT) code of Federal Regulations No. 49, Sections
120-179.
• Any merchandise not shipped in accordance with the above prescribed requirements will be refused
and returned at the supplier’s expense.
• In addition to the carton/pallet marking requirements outlined in Section 4 of this Guide, each and
every carton and pallet of Hazardous Materials must be clearly marked and labeled in conformance
with all governing laws and regulations.
• Refer to Section 8 (Hazardous Materials Procedures) of this document for further information.