2.1.2.2 LEAD-ACID BATTERY ELECTROLYTE - LIMITED QUANTITIES Applies to: Electrolyte of lead-acid batteries transported in limited quantities UN No., Proper Shipping Name UN 2796, BATTERY FLUID, ACID Class 8 n/a Packing Group II Hazard Label • Labels must be in the form of a square set at an angle of 45° (diamond-shaped) with minimum dimensions of 100 mm by 100 mm; except for air transport mode, labels dimensions may be reduced on small packages. • They must have a line 5 mm inside the edge and running parallel with it. General Requirements • metal packagings must be corrosion resistant or with protection against corrosion • aluminum construction materials cannot be in contact with the battery fluid. Transport mode Road Marine Air Passenger Aircraft Cargo Packing instructions 173.154 PI Y840 Battery fluid shall be packed only in inner packagings placed in suitable outer packagings; single packagings are not permitted. • Capability of the package to pass a drop test of 1.2 m; • To pass a 24 hour stacking test; • Inner packagings for liquids must be capable of passing a pressure differential test (5.0.2.9- IATA); • the gross weight of the completed package must not exceed 30 kg Combination Packagings Inner: Non approved inner packagings with maximum capacity of 1 litre Glass, porcelain or stoneware inner packagings shall be enclosed in a compatible and rigid intermediate packaging. Outer: Non Approved suitable outer packagings. Total gross mass of the package shall not exceed 30 kg. Combination Packagings Inner: Non approved inner packagings made of: Glass - Plastic - Metal et quantity per inner packaging: 0.1 litre Outer: Non Approved outer packagings, having the capability to pass a drop test of 1.2 m, of the type: Drums (1A, 1B, 1N, 1H, 1D, 1G) Jerricans (3A, 3B, 3H). Boxes (4A, 4B, 4N, 4C1, 4C2, 4D, 4F, 4G, 4H1, 4H2, 4N) Total net quantity per package: 0.5 litre Weight limit see above see above see above see above Marks must be in the form of a square set at an angle of 45° (diamond-shaped) with minimum dimensions of 100 mm by 100 mm; If the size of the package so requires, the minimum outer dimensions may be reduced to be not less than 50 mm x 50 mm Marking and Labelling of Packages Full Name ad Address of the shipper and the consignee Net Quantity (l) The words “THIS SIDE UP” or “THIS END UP” may also be displayed on the top of the package. Minimum dimensions: 74 × 105 mm Overpack OVERPACK + same labels as above OVERPACK + same labels as above OVERPACK + same labels as above OVERPACK + same labels as above Documents N/A Transport document Shipper’s declaration 54 Copyright © www.batteriestransport.org
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