Why can't a shipper substitute a non-specification container for hazardous materials even if it seems strong enough?
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Correct answer to question 43 (Hazardous Materials): Only containers tested and approved for that specific hazard are certified to perform safely under transportation conditions
Why
Strength alone doesn't prove a container will hold up against a specific chemical or pressure over the course of a trip, which is exactly what specification testing and approval verify.
Updated: November 2026