How to package hazardous chemicals...

Geez, they don't take any chances when they pack hazardous materials!
I just ordered some sodium metal from a chemical supply company, and here is what I had to do to get to it:

Open the shipping box (about 6"x6"x18") to take out some crumpled paper packing materal that took up about half of the package and a plastic-y foil bag (think Capri Sun-esque). Cut this bag open to reveal a second box. Open second box to reveal a second plastic/foil bag. Cut this bag open to reveal a quart-sized paint can. Open paint can which is filled with what basically amounts to gravel, take out clear bag packed in gravel. Inside of this bag there is a 25mL bottle filled with mineral oil and five small chunks of sodium...

It was quite the process, though when something is reactive with water, I guess it's necessary!