Hazardous Shipping

How can I ship my diesel fuel samples?

You can ship your diesel fuel, biodiesel, and fuel oil samples via United Parcel Service (UPS), Federal Express or other courier. All samples should be collected in leakproof containers, wrapped with absorbent material and sealed in individual leakproof plastic bags. They should be packed securely so that they are protected from breakage during shipping.

The specific method of shipping depends on the Flash Point of the fuel:

140°F or higher
If your fuel has a flash point of 140°F or higher, it is considered a combustible liquid and can be shipped by Ground or Air, with no special markings on the package.

100°F to 140°F
If your fuel has a flash point between 100°F and 140°F it is again considered a combustible liquid; however, it may only be transported by ground with no special markings on the package.

Below 100°F
Fuels with a flash point below 100°F are considered flammable liquids, and must meet the hazardous materials regulations contained in 49 CFR 100-185. In order to ship fuel in this category you must have a hazardous materials handling contract with a shipping company or meet the Small Quantity Exemption 49 CFR 173.4 or Excepted Quantities 49 CFR 173.4a requirements.

Ground Shipping

Small Quantity Exemption 49 CFR 173.4 The fuel must be packaged in separately wrapped 1 fluid oz. containers, with a total package weight not exceeding 64 pounds. Packages must be marked with the following statement: This package conforms to 49 CFR 173.4 for domestic highway or rail transport only.

Air Shipping

Excepted Quantities 49 CFR 173.4a Again, the fuel must be packaged in separately wrapped 1 fluid oz. containers. Each package is limited to a total of 1 liter of fuel, and must display the Excepted Quantity label embossed with the number 3 representing the shipping class.

Flash Point Testing

KMT offers flash point testing by ASTM D93. Please contact the laboratory for more information or to order sample kits that meet these requirements.

Please review 49 CFR 173.4 for compliance with packaging and shipping requirements.

Link to UPS Small Quantity Information

Hazardous material shipping rules can be found in 49 CFR 100-185

UPS shipping

KMT is an authorized shipper of hazardous materials through UPS®