Since the United States Department of Transportation considers paint a hazardous material, all paint shipments must be sent via ground transportation.

Can paint be shipped?

To ship paint, you must use proper packaging and follow other Postal Service regulations. You can’t ship it internationally, and domestically it can only be mailed using ground transportation. The post office allows a single 1-gallon paint container per package.

What is considered hazardous material for shipping?

Broadly defined, a hazardous material is any material that may cause serious injury or harm to a person or property when shipped. This can include chemicals, explosives, biohazardous materials, and other such materials.

Flammable or combustible paint and paint-related items are generally accepted for mailing, provided the material can qualify as a consumer commodity material or ORM-D (for surface only), and is sent within the quantity limitations and packaging requirements.

How do you ship paint safely?

Seal the paint in a can with a friction-fitted lid. If possible, avoid opening paint cans intended for shipping so that they are securely tightened inside the shipping box. FedEx only ships metal paint cans of hazardous liquids. Wrap the paint container with bubble wrap to prevent it from denting or puncturing.

Paint is made through combining chemical products. These chemicals include solvents, binders, additives and pigments. Paint is classified into two basic categories, latex, in which the major liquid ingredient is water, and solvent-based, which contains some sort of organic solvent.

Is paint dangerous cargo?

Paints in aerosol forms are Dangerous Goods because of the pressurized gas used as a propellant in the can and therefore it is classified as a Class 2 with as UN 1950.

Why is paint Hazmat?

Oil-based paints (including stains) are regulated due to their flammability and the presence of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) such as xylene and toluene. However, paints (both water-based and oil-based) and stains that contain certain metallic pigments or fortifiers are regulated as a hazardous waste when disposed.

Locate the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) prepared by the manufacturer to determine whether a consumer product is hazmat. Contact the Hazardous Materials Information Center by telephone at 1-800-467-4922 or by e-mail at for additional compliance assistance.

Is acrylic paint Dangerous Goods?

The following GOLDEN product lines are water-based acrylic paints and mediums which are not “Dangerous Goods” as classified in the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) Dangerous Goods Regulations.

What paints are considered flammable?

Flammable paints include alkyd, lacquer, and enamel paints that are solvent- or oil-based. Other paints are water-based and are generally not flammable. There are two types of water-based paints, which are latex and acrylic paints.

Is paint flammable?

Flammability of Paint

Most paints are either oil-based or water-based. Because they contain a high level of solvents, oil-based paints are considered flammable per OSHA.

Technically speaking, no, the liquid in the paint cannot burn – it’s the mixture of paint fumes and the air that burns. The most flammable liquids, such as gasoline, can give off enough vapor at minus 40 degrees Fahrenheit, meaning that they catch fire very easily.

What is a Class 4 hazardous material?

Class 4 dangerous goods include flammable solids, substances liable to spontaneous combustion and substances which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases.

How do you ship spray paint?

Before any aerosol container can be shipped, it must be shipped in a DOT approved container. The shipper can easily identify a DOT approved container by looking for the DOT approval type along the lower sidewall. STEP 2 DO YOU PLAN TO SHIP THIS ITEM BY: You may ship a total of 150kg by cargo air.

Is bleach considered a hazardous material for shipping?

This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200).

May indicate the presence of a flammable liquid, such as gasoline, a flammable gas or nonflammable gas. Potential Hazard : May include paints, bleaches, spray cans under pressure, and numerous other dangerous items. May include paints, bleaches, spray cans under pressure, and numerous other dangerous items.