Yes. Section 173.6 provides exceptions for materials that meet the definition of a "material of trade" in § 171.8 and satisfy the conditions and limitations set forth in § 173.6. An informational brochure on the material of trade exception is available at the following Web site:

http://hazmat.dot.gov/pubs/hm200/mots05.pdf

Yes. Section 173.4 provides exceptions for small quantities of hazardous materials. Materials which satisfy the quantity limitations of this section, and are prepared and offered for transportation in accordance with this section, are not subject to any other requirements of the HMR. Packages used to transport small quantities must be capable of passing a drop test and a compressive load test, as specified in § 173.4.