Hazmat Prep: What You Can and Cannot Send to FBA
Hazmat categories often have lower competition, but dangerous goods prep requires strict compliance. If your account is approved for DG handling, your packaging and labeling process must be airtight.
1) Identifying Hazmat Items
Hazmat includes more than industrial chemicals. Common examples include:
- Lithium-ion battery products
- Perfume and cologne (flammable liquids)
- Essential oils with low flash points
- Aerosol products under pressure
2) Hazmat Packaging Rules
Hazmat units require secure closures and leak/spill mitigation. For liquids, dual containment protection is common: original factory seal plus outer protective containment. Aerosol caps must remain secure in transit.
3) Required Warning Labels
Outer cartons may need specific marks depending on UN classification.
| Class | Label Requirement |
|---|---|
| Lithium Batteries | UN 3480 / UN 3481 battery handling mark |
| Limited Quantity | Black/white LQ diamond where required |
| Flammable Gas | Class 2.1 red diamond |
4) Forbidden Items
Even with dangerous goods approval, certain categories are not allowed through standard FBA flows.
- Fireworks and explosive materials
- Lead-acid automotive batteries
- Loose fuel containers
Sending prohibited items can trigger immediate enforcement and account risk.
Hazmat prep requires trained handling
Stratosphere Prep follows dangerous goods labeling and packaging protocols for Limited Quantity workflows.
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Is Hazmat prep more expensive?
Usually yes, because dangerous goods handling adds compliance checks, labeling steps, and packaging controls.