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WFS hazardous materials (hazmat) overview
Last updated on May 17, 2024
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Overview

Walmart is committed to protecting the environment as part of delivering on our promise to save people money so they can live better. Part of that commitment is identifying and mitigating environmental risks. As sellers, you have an active role in this commitment. Walmart has numerous procedures to ensure potentially hazardous products are managed in a safe and compliant manner, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.   
 
Walmart-fulfilled items that contain specific potentially hazardous components or chemicals will require additional screening prior to being eligible for the program. This process allows Walmart to comply with safety and regulatory requirements by providing our facilities with information to properly store, handle, transport and dispose of potentially hazardous products. Collecting this information is crucial to Walmart because failure to comply with these requirements poses significant safety and regulatory risks.

Hazardous material definitions 

Chemical is defined by Walmart to include any item of merchandise that contains a liquid, gel, paste or powder that is not intended for human consumption. Chemical also includes any item of merchandise that is intended for human consumption, inhalation or absorption that comes labeled with "Drug Facts" or "Supplements." 

Examples include, but are not limited to: nail polish, shampoo, conditioner, hair color, personal fragrance (perfume/cologne), makeup, essential oils, detergents, vitamins, ingestible supplements, paints and stains, engine treatments 

 
Aerosol is defined by Walmart to include any item of merchandise that contains a compressed gas or propellant (including bag-on-valve and other pressurized designs). 

Examples include, but are not limited to: hairspray, spray cleaners and deodorizers, canned air, CO2 cartridges 

 
Pesticide is defined by Walmart to include any item of merchandise which is advertised and/or labeled with direct or implied claims to kill, repel or prevent the growth of any living organism (e.g., antimicrobial, antibacterial, antifungal). Living organisms may include plants, insects, rodents/mammals and microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses or mold/mildew. 

Examples of pesticides include, but are not limited to: surface disinfectants/sanitizers, insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, repellents, flea and tick medicine, antimicrobial treated products

Devices, articles treated with pesticides and FIFRA 25(b) minimum risk pesticides are included in the definition of pesticide. For more detail, view WFS Pesticide Products and Devices. Examples of pesticide devices include, but are not limited to: UV lights, air purifiers, water/air filters, water treatment units, sound generators, sticky traps, bug zappers, insect repellent bracelets

 
Battery or battery-containing product is defined by Walmart to include any item of merchandise that is a battery or any component of merchandise, including reusable packaging intended to stay in use with the item, containing a battery of any chemistry/type.   

Examples include, but are not limited to: electric transportation (hoverboards, scooters, skateboards), laptops, power banks, power generators, portable speakers, vehicle jump starters (lithium and lead acid only) 

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