NMFC 169270 - Refrigerants (Non-Gas) | Class 70

Note 169271: NOTE-Does not apply on materials regulated by the U.S. Department of Transportation as hazardous and required to bear a Hazard Class or Hazard Division label or placard. For classes applicable to such hazardous materials, see provisions elsewhere in this Classification.

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

1. Verify the product qualifies: liquid/non-gaseous refrigerants not requiring DOT hazard labels. Check the SDS and review NMFC Notes 169271 and 169272 before booking.
2. Package liquids in sealed inner containers inside strong boxes; add liners and absorbent pads. Example: four 1-gal jugs bagged, cushioned, and labeled upright.
3. If using cylinders or drums, cap valves, protect closures, and secure on a pallet. Keep all pieces upright, shrink-wrap, and strap to avoid movement and leaks.
4. Print the BOL with “NMFC 169270, Class 70,” include the specific refrigerant name (e.g., HFO/HFC blend, non-gas), and note “Non-hazardous—no placard required.”

Note: All classifications are subject to Item 170. Verify with official NMFC publications for the most current requirements.

• Avoids hazmat surcharges and limited-carrier restrictions by shipping as non-hazardous, reducing total landed cost.
• Fixed Class 70 provides predictable rating across lanes, improving budgeting and freight quote accuracy.
• Proper inner-container boxing minimizes leakage and OS&D risk, lowering claims exposure and reclass fees.
• Flexible packaging (boxed inner containers or compliant cylinders/drums) fits standard LTL networks and speeds tender-to-pickup cycles.