How to get R12 shipped

yasir · 05-11-2006, 02:27 PM

Guys,
How in the world can i have these R12 cans delivered to me since the person that has them does not have an account with UPS/Fedex and with out an account you can not ship a hazardous material ( yes it is hazardous.. )
Thanks..

Jayt · 05-11-2006, 07:08 PM

If shipped by ground and the R12 is packaged in an aerosol type can, they may be shipped by marking at least one side panel of the box as a "Consumer Commodity ORM-D" The carton should also have UP arrows on two opposing panels. This is a DOT approved shipping designation for aerosol cans, and no further Dangerous Goods paperwork or markings are required. This designation is allowed by Postal Service, UPS and FED-X for ground shipments.

Also note that if shipped by UPS, the box that you use must be a 200 lb test corrugated carton, and should be new.

If you are shipping a bigger container such as a 30 lb cylinder, you are SOL as it requires Dangerous Good markings and HAZMAT paperwork.

yasir · 05-12-2006, 04:51 AM

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Originally posted by Jayt
If shipped by ground and the R12 is packaged in an aerosol type can, they may be shipped by marking at least one side panel of the box as a "Consumer Commodity ORM-D" The carton should also have UP arrows on two opposing panels. This is a DOT approved shipping designation for aerosol cans, and no further Dangerous Goods paperwork or markings are required. This designation is allowed by Postal Service, UPS and FED-X for ground shipments.

Also note that if shipped by UPS, the box that you use must be a 200 lb test corrugated carton, and should be new.

If you are shipping a bigger container such as a 30 lb cylinder, you are SOL as it requires Dangerous Good markings and HAZMAT paperwork.

What does " ORM-D " stands for ?

Jayt · 05-12-2006, 05:00 AM

ORM = "Otherwise Regulated Material". I believe the D is a holdover from now obsolete DOT shipping regulations that were broken into sub parts.