NMFC 63590 - Embalming Fluid, in boxes or drums | Class 85

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

1. Write the BOL as: “Embalming Fluid, NMFC 63590, Class 85, non-hazardous, liquid, packed in boxes.” Include piece count and note “upright only.”
2. Use leak-resistant inner jugs with sealed caps, place each in a poly bag with absorbent, then into sturdy corrugated boxes. Cushion voids to prevent cap shear.
3. Palletize boxes upright on a 4‑way pallet, add a pallet liner, corner boards, and two bands plus stretch wrap. Mark “This Side Up” and apply orientation arrows.
4. If shipping in drums instead of boxes, confirm carrier acceptance and use tight‑head drums with tamper seals. Fixed Class 85 applies, so no density calculation is needed.

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

• Fixed Class 85 enables predictable rating across carriers, reducing reclass risk and unexpected invoice adjustments.
• Non-hazardous status avoids hazmat surcharges and specialized paperwork, lowering total landed cost and admin time.
• Proper inner-pack and palletization minimize leakage claims, protecting margins and avoiding service failures to funeral homes and medical programs.
• Clear NMFC mapping (63590) speeds quoting and onboarding for mortuary suppliers and distributors, accelerating order-to-ship cycles.