The U.S. Department of Transportation defines a hazardous material (hazmat) 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:
| Hazmat Restrictions and Fees | |
|---|---|
| International address | Univair will not ship hazmat items outside the United States. |
| Alaska and 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 required. |
| 55 gallon drums | Will be shipped via Motor Freight only. Additional drum fee CR8 will be added. |