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chrisinhouston · 11-21-2006, 10:01 AM

From the USPS website:

Hazard Classes
For purposes of transportation and shipping, federal regulations assign each hazardous material to one of the following nine hazard classes. The following list provides examples of items that are subject to mailing restrictions or prohibitions.

• Class 1: Explosives
Fireworks, ammunition, fuses, model rocket engines

• Class 2: Gases
Aerosols, air bag inflators, scuba tanks

• Class 3: Flammable Liquids
Gasoline, some paints or inks, varnishes, alcoholic beverages

• Class 4: Flammable Solids
Some cosmetics, matches, signal flares

• Class 5: Oxidizers and Organic Peroxides
Oxidizing liquids, nitrates, swimming pool chemicals, peroxides

• Class 6: Poisonous Materials and Infectious Substances
Arsenic, potassium cyanide, parathion, pesticides, tear gas, irritating materials, items containing etiologic agents, used sharps, used medical equipment

• Class 7: Radioactive Materials
Products with a radioactive warning label

• Class 8: Corrosives
Chlorine bleach, ammonia, batteries, drain cleaners, acids, mercury

• Class 9: Miscellaneous Hazardous Materials
Magnetized materials, dry ice, self-inflating life saving devices

Doesn't mention children anywhere!

11-21-2006, 10:01 AM	#3
chrisinhouston Professor Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Houston TX Posts: 1,857	From the USPS website: Hazard Classes For purposes of transportation and shipping, federal regulations assign each hazardous material to one of the following nine hazard classes. The following list provides examples of items that are subject to mailing restrictions or prohibitions. • Class 1: Explosives Fireworks, ammunition, fuses, model rocket engines • Class 2: Gases Aerosols, air bag inflators, scuba tanks • Class 3: Flammable Liquids Gasoline, some paints or inks, varnishes, alcoholic beverages • Class 4: Flammable Solids Some cosmetics, matches, signal flares • Class 5: Oxidizers and Organic Peroxides Oxidizing liquids, nitrates, swimming pool chemicals, peroxides • Class 6: Poisonous Materials and Infectious Substances Arsenic, potassium cyanide, parathion, pesticides, tear gas, irritating materials, items containing etiologic agents, used sharps, used medical equipment • Class 7: Radioactive Materials Products with a radioactive warning label • Class 8: Corrosives Chlorine bleach, ammonia, batteries, drain cleaners, acids, mercury • Class 9: Miscellaneous Hazardous Materials Magnetized materials, dry ice, self-inflating life saving devices Doesn't mention children anywhere!