Hazardous Materials Shipping Guide - Industrial Safety and Hazmat ...

Material Restrictions
Refer to column 9 of the FedEx Ground Hazardous Materials Table for additional
restrictions and requirements for specific hazardous materials.
FedEx Ground does not accept:
Reportable quantities (RQ)
Hazardous Waste
Any material that is an “Inhalation Hazard”
Fireworks
Biohazards such as blood, urine, fluids and other noninfectious diagnostic
specimens.
Hazardous Materials Security
Shippers and carriers are required to develop and implement a security plan
addressing risks related to the transportation of hazardous materials. FedEx
Ground has a Security Plan in place and is in full compliance with this regulation,
along with the security-training requirements specified in 49 CFR 172.704.
Note: Due to the sensitive nature of this information, we cannot make a copy of
our security plan available to our customers.
Packaging
All hazardous materials must be packaged in United Nations Performance
Oriented Packaging (UN POP) except when non-specification packaging is
authorized by the 49 CFR. All packaging must meet the requirements set out in
49 CFR 173.24 and 173.24a. Packaging that is not in new or “like new” condition
will not be accepted. In addition, the following requirements apply:
• FedEx Ground requires Fiberboard “Non-Specification Packaging” or “Strong
Outer Packaging” to meet the following requirements:
o For packages weighing up to 20 lbs. the outer package minimum
requirements will be a 200 lb. Bursting test or 32 Edge Crush test
package.
o For packages weighing 21-50 lbs. a 250 lb. Bursting test or 44 Edge
Crush test will be required.
o For packages weighing 51-70 lbs. the outer container must be 275 lb.
Bursting test or 55 Edge Crush test.
• Hazardous materials cannot be shipped in any FedEx packaging.
• Class 2 cylinders must be placed inside an overpack (outer package) marked
“OVERPACK.” Alternatively, if required by 49 CFR 173.301, the overpack
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