In another interpretation published by the DOT, a shipper asked whether a shipment of Tequila could be transported under the shipping name of "Ethyl Alcohol …
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RIPA Offers Associate Membership For Packaging Users
The Reusable Industrial Packaging Association (RIPA) brings together packaging manufacturers and reconditioners that believe in, and sell, reusable packaging. Active with domestic and international regulatory …
Fusible Closures Approved For Hazardous Warehouse Storage
Storage of steel drums containing hazardous materials just got a boost…a one row boost! Recent testing conducted by Factory Mutual Global concluded that using fusible …
Salvage Drums Are Not All Created Equal
Effective since 1997, and adopted by all international regulatory agencies governing the transport of dangerous goods, the "T" drum is a Salvage Drum that has …
US Postal Service Looking Out For Hazardous Materials
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 …
Airlines Target Carry-ons And Checked Baggage For Hazmat
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 …