You can still definitely ship Lysol or Clorox spray containers with USPS. However, USPS classifies Lysol or Clorox as both corrosive hazardous material and as aerosols. Shipping aerosols is a whole different ball game, but USPS still restricts these shipments to ground transportation services.

How do you ship aerosols?

Aerosols must be tightly packed in strong outer packaging and must be secured or cushioned to prevent any damage. An ID8000 label must be applied (see an example of an ID8000 label). The sender’s name and return address must be clearly visible on the outer packaging.

Can I ship aerosol?

If you’re shipping non-flammable aerosols, you’re in luck! You can use any USPS service to ship non-flammable aerosols. That means you’re free to use USPS First Class Package Service, Priority Mail, or Priority Mail Express. Some examples of non-flammable aerosols include shaving cream, whipped cream, and cheese whiz.

What can and Cannot be sent through the mail?

Learn what things you can and can’t send in the U.S. mail: Some items are prohibited (completely forbidden). Some are restricted (allowed under certain conditions)….Domestically Prohibited Items

  • Air Bags.
  • Ammunition.
  • Explosives.
  • Gasoline.
  • Marijuana (medical or otherwise); hemp/CBD is allowed, but restricted.

How do you mail a can of Lysol spray?

Aerosol cans are allowed to be shipped as Domestic mail but not International mail. You must mail them surface mail only which is Parcel Post. You should ship it alone and not with other items that may cause it to react.

What liquids can be sent through the mail?

Nonflammable liquids and nonhazardous liquids can be sent via USPS, if sealed inside a waterproof container. A recently proposed rule change states that mailers must mark the outer container of a mailpiece containing liquid to indicate the nature of the contents, and include orientation arrows.

Can you ship aerosol cans via FedEx?

Aerosols are classified as Dangerous Goods UN1950, Hazard Class 2 (with subdivisions) therefore must be packaged in accordance with IATA regulations.

Are aerosols classed as dangerous goods?

Shipments containing sprays and aerosols usually fall under the UN 1950 and UN 1956 classification of dangerous goods regulations. To move these items safely and compliantly, they need to be packed, marked and documented in line with these regulations.

What happens if you ship aerosol cans?

Can I ship aerosol cans via Fedex?

Can You ship aerosol sprays through the US Postal Service?

The US Postal Service has their own regulations, however as far as shipping aerosol sprays, they are in accord with the same procedures as the D.O.T. FedEx was contacted at various times, however their representatives seemed to have differing opinions on the methods for shipping aerosol sprays.

Can a aerosol be sent in the UK?

The UK’s Royal Mail revises rules for aerosols in the post. UK postal service the Royal Mail has issued a revised guidance on its terms and conditions, which includes changes to aerosols that may be sent in the post to UK destinations. There are two changes.

How to ship aerosol spray cans and barcode equipment?

The first step in shipping such aerosol spray cans is to suitably wrap the aerosol (s) for the inner package; as mentioned earlier this is done best with simple bubble wrap. The inner package should then be placed in a strong outer package that does not have any specified requirements; and each package may not exceed 66 lbs.

How big can aerosols be sent in the post?

The maximum size of aerosols sent by post has increased from 350ml to 500ml, while permitted aerosols are now defined as ‘toiletries and medicinal’. Previously, the specified categories were ‘deodorants, body sprays, hair sprays, shaving and hair removal creams, asthma inhalers etc’.