While the US Postal Service does permit shipment of certain hazardous materials in a limited way, it is best not to ship ANY chemical samples through the postal system. USPS Publication 52, available through your local Postmaster, contains information about what‘s acceptable and what’s not. One compelling reason for keeping chemicals out of the postal [...] Read Full Story
As to carrying chemical samples onto an airplane, either in carry-on or checked baggage we say FORGET IT. Typically, they‘re not packaged well enough, and if the sample contains a material that’s regulated for air shipment, in the best case, you could be arrested and heavily fined for carrying concealed dangerous goods. The worst case [...] Read Full Story
Using your personal vehicle for hazardous materials that aren‘t for your personal use, but rather for sale to customers, is not a good idea. Salesmen carry samples in company vehicles on a regular basis, and under the "Materials of Trade" exceptions, they’re permitted to do so, but usually company auto insurance policies take that into [...] Read Full Story