NMFC 23940 - Carbon & Lamp Black, Dry | Class 85

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

1. List the BOL as Carbon/Lamp/Oil/Vegetable Black, NOI, dry — NMFC 23940, Class 85, and include accurate piece counts (e.g., 40 bags or 4 drums) and total weight.
2. Select tight-closing packaging: lined multiwall bags, sturdy boxes, or sealed drums, or use NMFC Package 115 when applicable. Palletize square, add a top cap, and stretch-wrap to contain dust.
3. Protect from moisture and abrasion. Use plastic liners or bag-over-bag methods, avoid overstacking bagged pallets, and add ‘Do Not Double Stack’ cones if bag strength is limited.
4. Verify SDS and confirm the material is not offered as Hazard Class 4. If any lot is hazmat, do not use this item; apply proper hazmat shipping procedures instead.

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

• Fixed Class 85 removes density disputes, delivering predictable LTL rating and cleaner quotes.
• Non-hazardous status avoids hazmat fees and expands carrier options, accelerating tender-to-pickup timelines.
• Using approved bags, boxes, drums, or Package 115 reduces dust escapes and leakage, cutting claims and rework.
• Accurate NMFC 23940 usage minimizes reclass/rebill risk, helping finance track true freight costs and preserve margins.