Hazardous materials policy

The following are not allowed:

  • Carbon tetrachloride and any product or item that contains it, such as fire extinguishers
  • Carcinogens
  • Combustibles such as black powder, caps for toy guns, explosive fuses, fireworks, exploding targets, flares, flash paper, red phosphorous, gasoline, Thermite
  • Dinitrophenol (DNP) and any product that contains it (such as weight-loss supplements)
  • Explosives precursors including aluminium powder, ammonium nitrate, calcium ammonium nitrate, calcium nitrate, hydrogen peroxide above 12% weight by weight (carbamide peroxide above 34% by weight), magnesium nitrate hexahydrate, magnesium powder, nitric acid, nitromethane, nitro-fuel, potassium chlorate, potassium nitrate, potassium perchlorate, sodium azide, sodium chlorate, sodium nitrate, sodium perchlorate, sulphuric acid and urea nitrate
  • Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) - For a complete list, see the EPA fact sheet “Final Rule — Phasedown of Hydrofluorocarbons”
  • Methylene chloride (dichloromethane) and paint or coating-removal products that contain it, such as Formby’s Furniture Refinisher
  • Non-government-approved refrigerants
  • Ozone-depleting chemicals
  • Poisons
  • Radioactive materials

The seller is responsible for complying with local laws and regulations.

Some products are prohibited by the shipping carrier or have restrictions on which type of shipping method may be used. For example, some types of batteries cannot be shipped through airmail.