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Non-bulk packaging is a term that is used throughout the Hazardous Materials Regulations.
“Non-bulk packaging” applies to shippers of hazardous materials. Knowing if your hazmat package is bulk or non-bulk is an essential piece of knowledge when determining what requirements in the regulations apply to your shipment.
The definition for non-bulk packaging can be found in 171.8.
Common types of non-bulk packagings include boxes, drums, barrels, jerricans, pails, bags, composite packagings, and cylinders.
Non-bulk packagings that meet the manufacturing requirements in the regulations must be marked with the appropriate UN marking specified in 178.503 or for cylinders the markings specified in Part 178, Subpart C.