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The Facts on Home Improvement HAZMAT

ctb-home-improvment.pdf

Sending or receiving home improvement-related items in the mail or by courier delivery? You’re responsible for properly classifying what you’re shipping prior to offering it into the transportation system—and that means you need to know what constitutes a hazardous material, and how to ship it safely.

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Last updated: Tuesday, March 10, 2020