What Are Considered Hazardous Materials

Broadly defined, a hazardous material is any material that may cause serious injury or harm to a person or property when shipped. This can include chemicals, explosives, biohazardous materials, and other such materials.

What are some examples of hazardous materials?

• Ammunition.
• Batteries – NiCad (rechargeable)
• Computers.
• Fireworks.
• Flea powder.
• Gun cleaners.
• Lighter fluid.
• Nail polish remover.

What are three types of hazardous materials?

A visor card guide for state and local law enforcement officials illustrating vehicle placarding and signage for the following nine classes of hazardous materials: 1) Explosives, 2) Gases, 3) Flammable Liquid and Combustible Liquid, 4) Flammable Solid, Spontanaeously Combustible and Dangerous When Wet 5) Oxidizer and …