What is a DOT hazardous material?
DOT defines a hazardous material as…”any substance or material that had been determined to pose an unreasonable risk to health, safety and property when transported in trade, traffic or ground transportation within the United States.” This includes hazardous wastes, specific chemicals and substances/mixtures that exhibit various chemical characteristics (i.e. flammable, corrosive, toxic, etc.) DOT lists its hazardous material in the DOT Hazardous Material Table Note: Go to http://www.myregs.com/dotrspa/, click on Hazardous Material Table at the top corner of the left margin.
