shipping eo's**U.S. postal regulations

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I have a question about shipping eo's. Whenever I go to the P.O. to ship

something, I'm asked if there's anything liquid, flammable, perishable,

fragile inside the box.

 

Does anyone know what the Postal REgulations are in regards to shipping

eo's? Or what about creams/lotions/massage oils? Technically they are

a liquid, possibly fragile.

 

Christy

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Sorry, this is a bit late, but here goes.

 

I used to work at The UPS Store and we shipped postal so I have a bit

of an idea of regulations.

 

Basically they ask you about such things so they know. It's not

necessarily that they're going to say you can't ship it. If it's

fragile, they'll probably ask you to make sure it's well-packed, put

fragile stickers on it, etc. If you say it's liquid, they'll prolly

ask to make sure it's tightly sealed in there, etc. Someone at my

local post office once said that if they have something liquid

leaking, they'll call the person out to pick it up in the middle of

the night if necessary because they don't want to deal with it

(obviously--not knowing what it is, etc.).

 

All you gotta do is inform them and there's no problem. I've never

seen anywhere that EOs are considered " hazardous " or prohibited, but

then again, I never shipped any ever either. A lot of really weird

stuff, but never anything like EOs.

 

Just in case, I'd tell them you have EOs in there, and also with stuff

like oils since those *can* burn, but I don't think there'd be a

problem with them at all. It's not like they're something flammable

that's going to go up in smoke for no reason like gas or something

might.

 

Hope this helped. I don't know much but that's what I do know.

-K

 

 

 

, " Christy Greenway "

<fufuno1@m...> wrote:

> I have a question about shipping eo's. Whenever I go to the P.O.

to ship

> something, I'm asked if there's anything liquid, flammable, perishable,

> fragile inside the box.

>

> Does anyone know what the Postal REgulations are in regards to shipping

> eo's? Or what about creams/lotions/massage oils? Technically

they are

> a liquid, possibly fragile.

>

> Christy

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Recently when I went to the PO to ship 1 vial of

perfume to England, I was told I could not ship

it because it was hazardous.

 

After I explained it was made with Jojoba as the

carrier and not alcohol they allowed but I had to

fill out a new form saying perfume but in plant

extracted material non-hazardous.

 

Just my 2 cents worth

 

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Oh, not joking here.

 

Many EO's are VERY flammable. And if you ship large quantities then

you may need to attach a MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet). Tea Tree

for example has a low flash point.

 

Sweet Orange EO's flash point for example, its only 110 degrees F!

That is really low, and I could imagine a nightmare of the EO's

leaking in Phoenix and the package bursting into flame.

 

Other Flash Points:

 

Neroline 163F

Oregano 120F

Rosemary Cineol 104F

 

Sometimes, it's the size of the container that's important, usually

for 30 ml containers or less no paperwork is required, not the

totally quantity shipped. It's my understanding that UPS has a book

and FedEx's offer free classes.

 

Also see publications from (I think):

FDA 172.11

Or DOT 49CFR

 

Oh, can there can be a fine of $25,000 if you violate the shipping

requirements.

 

Hope it helps,

 

David Roman

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On May 14, 2004, at 1:03 PM, Christy Greenway wrote:

 

> I have a question about shipping eo's.   Whenever I go to the P.O. to

> ship

> something, I'm asked if there's anything liquid, flammable, perishable,

> fragile inside the box.

>

> Does anyone know what the Postal REgulations are in regards to shipping

> eo's?    Or what about creams/lotions/massage oils?    Technically

> they are

> a liquid, possibly fragile.

>

> Christy

> BOTANICAL AROMATICS

> My Company in the Making

>

 

Hi Christy

I ship USPS all the time at my local P.O. I always tell them yes, what

I'm shipping is liquid, flammable and breakable. They ask what it is

and I tell them essential oils, aromatherapy products, or whatever it

is and they slap a FRAGILE label on it and take my money.

 

So far there has not been a problem.

 

Sometimes, they even sniff the packages ;-)

 

Sandi Thompson, R.A. Certified Integrative Aromatherapist

Force of Nature Aromatherapy

Custom Blends for Your Well Being

www.forceofnaturearomatherapy.com

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

> Hi Christy

> I ship USPS all the time at my local P.O. I always tell them yes,

what

> I'm shipping is liquid, flammable and breakable. They ask what it is

 

> and I tell them essential oils, aromatherapy products, or whatever

it

> is and they slap a FRAGILE label on it and take my money.

 

I do the same and they are the same here.

 

> So far there has not been a problem.

 

Just note, they will NOT ship perfume at ALL, so be sure not to call it

a perfume or fragrance!

 

Also when shipping internationally I've run into some issues. Like for

one shipment I couldn't call the floral waxes " wax " . I had to call them

" floral absolute concretes " and then it was no problem .. go figure.

 

Here is the WHOLE thing on Postal Shipping Regulations and Restrictions

http://www.usps.com/cpim/ftp/pubs/pub52.htm

 

And a snippet from it about the kind of stuff being discussed for

shipping:

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

 

For flashpoint of at least 100 degrees F (38 degrees C) but not more

than 141 degrees F (60.5 degrees C):

* Use Packaging Instruction 3B.

USPS Packaging Instruction 3B

Combustible Liquids

A combustible liquid having a flashpoint of 141 degrees F (60.5 degrees

C) but no more than 200 degrees F (93 degrees C) is mailable if it can

qualify as an ORM-D material and meet all applicable requirements in

343. A flammable liquid having a flashpoint of at least 100 degrees F

(60.5 degrees C) but not more than 141 degrees F (60.5 degrees C) may be

reclassed as a combustible liquid within the limits of 49 CFR

173.120(b).

Proper Shipping Name

* Consumer Commodity

ID Number

* Various (see Appendix A)

Mailability

* International Mail: Prohibited.

* Domestic Mail: Permitted via air transportation (i.e., Express Mail,

Priority Mail, or First-Class Mail rates) only when the flashpoint is

above 141 degrees F (60.5 degrees C) and via surface transportation

(i.e., Standard Mail rates).

Required Packaging

Separate packaging requirements apply depending on the flashpoint of the

combustible liquid.

For flashpoint of at least 100 degrees F (38 degrees C) but not more

than 141 degrees F (60.5 degrees C):

General

* Permitted only in domestic mail via surface transportation.

Primary Receptacle

* The capacity of a metal primary receptacle must not exceed 1 gallon.

* Only one primary receptacle is permitted per mailpiece.

Absorbent and Cushioning Material

* Enough absorbent and cushioning material must surround the primary

receptacle to prevent breakage and absorb any potential leakage.

Secondary Packaging

* The cushioning and primary receptacle must be packed in a securely

sealed secondary packaging.

Outer Packaging

* A strong outer packaging that is capable of firmly and securely

holding the primary receptacle, cushioning material, and secondary

packaging is required.

Marking

* Each mailpiece must be clearly marked on the address side with

" Consumer Commodity ORM-D " and the flashpoint of the liquid.

* A complete return address and delivery address must be used.

Documentation

* For air transportation, a properly prepared shipper's declaration for

dangerous goods must be prepared in triplicate and affixed to the

outside of the mailpiece.

 

For flashpoint above 141 degrees F (60.5 degrees C) but not more than

200 degrees F (93 degrees C):

General

* Permitted in domestic mail via air or surface transportation.

Primary Receptacle

* The capacity of the primary receptacle must not exceed 1 gallon.

* Only one primary receptacle is permitted per mailpiece.

Absorbent and Cushioning Material

* Enough absorbent and cushioning material must surround the primary

receptacle to prevent breakage and absorb all potential leakage.

Secondary Packaging

* The cushioning and primary receptacle must be packed in a securely

sealed secondary packaging.

Outer Packaging

* A strong outer packaging that is capable of firmly and securely

holding the primary receptacle, cushioning material, and secondary

packaging is required.

Marking

* For air transportation, each mailpiece must be clearly marked on the

address side with " Consumer Commodity ORM-D AIR " and the flashpoint of

the liquid.

* For surface transportation, each mailpiece must be clearly marked on

the address side with " Surface Mail Only, " " Consumer Commodity ORM-D, "

and the flashpoint of the liquid.

* A complete return address and delivery address must be used.

Documentation

* For air transportation, a properly completed shipper's declaration for

dangerous goods must be prepared in triplicate and affixed to the

outside of the mailpiece.

 

For flashpoint above 200 degrees F (93 degrees C):

General

* Permitted in domestic mail via air or surface transportation without

restriction when properly packaged to prevent leakage during transport.

Primary Receptacle

* Each primary receptacle must be sturdy and have a secure method of

closure.

* Multiple primary receptacles may be enclosed within a single

mailpiece.

Absorbent and Cushioning Material

* Enough absorbent and cushioning material must surround the primary

receptacle to prevent breakage and absorb all potential leakage.

Outer Packaging

* A strong outer packaging that is capable of firmly and securely

holding the primary receptacle and cushioning material is required.

Marking

* A complete return address and delivery address must be used.

 

Enough blah blah for ya???

 

 

> Sometimes, they even sniff the packages ;-)

 

The Postal employees by me are drones with no emotions or sense of

humor *lol* ;-p

 

> Sandi Thompson, R.A. Certified Integrative Aromatherapist

> www.forceofnaturearomatherapy.com

 

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Re: shipping eo's**U.S. postal regulations

 

 

A few months ago I mailed a package with a couple squirtguns in for a friends

birthday. When the clerk asked what was in it I said " A couple guns " . She almost

freaked. She said " Are they loaded? " I said " No when he gets them he will put

the water in them " . hehehe I know. I am wicked. Been around Woobey too long.

Hugs

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or when mailing books " media mail " and they ask you to confirm the

contents and when I said just books and peanuts, she stated ,you

can't send food can only books' I had to explain 'packing peanuts'.

sue

squirtguns heh?

 

 

> A few months ago I mailed a package with a couple squirtguns in

for a friends birthday. When the clerk asked what was in it I said " A

couple guns " . She almost freaked. She said " Are they loaded? " I

said " No when he gets them he will put the water in them " . hehehe I

know. I am wicked. Been around Woobey too long.

> Hugs

> Neysa

>

>

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squirtguns heh?

 

Yeah. It made my day. )

Neysa

 

> A few months ago I mailed a package with a couple squirtguns in

for a friends birthday. When the clerk asked what was in it I said " A

couple guns " . She almost freaked. She said " Are they loaded? " I

said " No when he gets them he will put the water in them " . hehehe I

know. I am wicked. Been around Woobey too long.

> Hugs

> Neysa

>

>

 

 

 

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