NMFC 48580 – Cleaning & Washing Compounds | Class 70

Note 48583: NOTE-Does not apply on hand soap in freestanding bottles or containers with integral pump. For applicable provisions, see item 59363.

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

1. Confirm the product is nonhazardous via the SDS; if it’s corrosive, flammable, or oxidizing, it won’t qualify for NMFC 48580.
2. Choose listed packaging—boxes, bags, drums, pails, or IBCs—and seal liquids with liners and leak‑proof caps; add absorbent and poly bagging for carton shipments.
3. Record accurate gross weight per handling unit; Class 70 is weight‑based, so no density calc needed (e.g., 48 lb case of soap bars, 900 lb pallet of detergent bags, 2,200 lb IBC of cleaner).
4. Palletize tightly with stretch wrap and banding; label bills and pallets with “Cleaning Compounds, NOI – NMFC 48580, Class 70” to avoid reclass delays.

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

• Fixed Class 70 simplifies quoting and reduces reclass disputes—fewer surprise charges and faster rate approvals.
• Wide packaging acceptance (from boxes to IBCs) lets operations ship liquids, powders, and bars under one item number.
• Nonhazardous status expands carrier options and trims hazmat surcharges, paperwork, and transit restrictions.
• Clear NMFC alignment improves claims defensibility and strengthens cost control across detergents, degreasers, and soaps.