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non-bulk packaging

Bulk Packaging for HazMat Explained!

While there are many different types of HazMat packaging, all of them fall into one of two categories:  bulk or non-bulk.  The purpose of this article is to define and explain both bulk and non-bulk packagings pursuant to the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration within the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT/PHMSA).

Intermediate bulk container of HazMat
An Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) is an example of a bulk packaging.

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