The U.S. Department of Transportation defines a hazardous material as any item or chemical which, when being transported or moved in commerce, is a risk to public safety or the environment. This includes all paints, dopes, cleaning chemicals, batteries, and pressurized spray cans available from Univair. Below are some restrictions on shipping hazmat materials to our customers:
| Restrictions and Fees | |
|---|---|
| International address | Univair will not ship hazmat items outside the United States. |
| Alaska or Hawaii | Univair will not ship hazmat items to these states. |
| P.O. Boxes | Carriers will not deliver hazmat items to P.O. Boxes. A physical address is required. |
| Pint, quart and 1 gallon cans | Will be shipped via UPS Ground only. No hazmat fee added for these sizes. |
| 5 gallon cans | If shipped via UPS Ground, a $25 hazmat fee will be added. If shipped via Motor Freight, no additional hazmat fee is required. |
| 55 gallon drums | Can only ship via Motor Freight. Additional drum fee CR8 will be added. |