2.1.3 LEAD ACID BATTERIES – WASTE UN 2794 Applies to: Lead acid automotive batteries UN No., Proper Shipping Name UN2794, BATTERIES, WET, FILLED WITH ACID Class 8 Packing Group not assigned 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 not less then 30mm by 30mm on small packages. • They must have a line 5 mm inside the edge and running parallel with it. Specific Requirements • Batteries must be protected against short circuit Transport mode Road Marine Air Passenger Aircraft Cargo Exceptions Per §173.159(e), when transported by road or rail, batteries are not subject to any other requirements of 49 CFR subchapter C, if all of the following requirements are met: • No other hazardous materials may be transported in the same vehicle; • Batteries must be loaded or braced to prevent damage and short circuits in transit; • Any other material loaded in the same load must be secured to prevent contact with or damage to the batteries; and • The transport vehicle may not carry material shipped by any other person than the shipper of the batteries (except for the sole purpose of battery recycling consolidation. Packing instructions 173.159 P801 The following specification packagings are authorized for batteries packed without other materials provided all other requirements are met: • Boxes (4C1, 4C2, 4D, 4F and 4G) • Drums (1D, 1G, 1H2, 3H2 and 4H2) The following non-specification packagings are authorized for batteries packed without other materials provided all other requirements are met: • Batteries firmly secured to skids or pallets capable of withstanding shocks normally incident to transportation. Completed unit height must not exceed 1 ½ times the width of the skid or pallet. The unit must be capable of withstanding a superimposed weight two times the weight of the unit (or if the unit exceeds 2,000 lbs., a superimposed weight of 4,000 lbs.). • Batteries exceeding 500 lbs. each may be shipped by rail when mounted to skids, provided that they are not offered for interchange service. • Batteries not exceeding 25 lbs. each may be packed up to 3 in a strong sturdy outer box, provided that the gross weight does not exceed 75 lbs. • Batteries not exceeding 15 lbs. each may be packed up to 4 in a strong sturdy outer box, provided that the gross weight does not exceed 65 lbs. • Batteries not exceeding 10 lbs. each may be packed up to 3 in a strong sturdy outer box, provided that the gross weight does not exceed 65 lbs. • Single batteries not exceeding 75 lbs. each may be packed in snug fitting 5-sided slip covers or in completely closed fiberboard boxes, provided there is sufficient top-clearance to protect battery terminals from damage. Slip covers and boxes must be of solid or double-faced corrugated fiberboard of at least 200 lbs. Mullen test strength and the completed package must be able to withstand a compression test of at least 500 lbs. Single batteries exceeding 75 lbs. each may be packed in completely closed fiberboard boxes, provided there is sufficient top-clearance to protect bat- tery terminals from damage. The boxes must be of solid or double-wall corrugated fiberboard of at least 400 lbs. Adequate cushioning must be provided on all sides, top and bottom. Maximum of one battery per box. Not approved packagings authorized: - Rigid outer packagings, wooden slatted crates or pallets; Additionally, the following conditions shall be met: Battery stacks shall be in tiers separated by a layer of electrically non-conductive material; • Battery terminals shall not support the weight of other superimposed elements; • Batteries shall be packaged or secured to prevent inadvertent movement; • Batteries shall not leak under normal conditions of carriage or appropriate measures shall be taken to prevent the release of electrolyte from the package (e.g. individually packaging batteries or other equally effective methods); and 1. Batteries shall be protected against short circuits. Waste batteries and batteries shipped for recylcing are forbidden fron air transport unless approved by appropriate national authority of the State of Origin and State of the Operator. Batteries shall be capable of passing a tilt test at an angle of 45° with no spillage of liquid. Batteries in equipment Batteries packaged in equipment must be securely installed. Weight limit No limit No limit Marking and Labelling of Packages UN2794, BATTERIES, WET, FILLED WITH ACID UN2794, BATTERIES, WET, FILLED WITH ACID Overpack OVERPACK + same labels as above OVERPACK + same labels as above Documents Transport document Transport document 56 Copyright © www.batteriestransport.org
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