NMFC 50138 - Crude oil treating compounds | Class 65

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

1. Identify the product on the BOL as crude petroleum treating compounds (NOI) and note its function: water separation or corrosion inhibition, plus form (liquid, paste, or powder).
2. Pack securely: for boxes, use sealed inner jugs or pails with liners and absorbent; for drums, tighten bungs, add locking rings, and palletize with bands and corner boards.
3. Weigh each handling unit precisely. This item ships weight-rated at Class 65, so no density calculation is needed; list net, tare, and gross for clean audits.
4. State non-hazardous status and NMFC 50138 on documents to prevent reclass. Example phrasing: Compounds, crude petroleum treating, NOI — Class 65, non-haz.

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

• Class 65 rating delivers competitive LTL pricing versus higher-class chemicals, lowering per-pound costs.
• Non-hazardous designation avoids hazmat fees and broadens carrier options, improving capacity and transit reliability.
• Accurate NOI description and weight-based rating reduce reclass/reweigh disputes, cutting chargebacks and administrative time.
• Robust inner-pack and pallet standards minimize leaks and claims, protecting margins and customer SLAs.