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Forbidden Commodities

Commodities forbidden for transport on ABX Air trucks and aircraft include the following. These items will not be approved for carriage under any circumstances.

CLASS 1 EXPLOSIVES - FORBIDDEN
All divisions except 1.4C, 1.4D,1.4E, 1.4G and 1.4S, No Fireworks

CLASS 2.1 - FORBIDDEN

UN 1037 Ethyl Chloride and Ethyl Chloride mixtures contained in Aluminum Cylinders or other Aluminum Packages

CLASS 2.3 - FORBIDDEN
Toxic (Poison) Gas

CLASS 4.2 - FORBIDDEN
Material described as "Pyrophoric" Only

CLASS 5.1 - FORBIDDEN
Only proper shipping name Oxygen Generator, Chemical UN 3356

CLASS 8 - FORBIDDEN
Mercury, UN2809 (elemental mercury only)

ANY CLASS - FORBIDDEN
Hazardous Waste as defined by any regulation

If you have any questions regarding the acceptable or forbidden hazardous materials commodities, please call the ABX Air Hazardous Materials Hotline at (866) 588-2002 to speak with a highly trained Hazardous Materials Specialist 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.