2.4.1.2 BATTERIES, CONTAINING SODIUM UN 3292 Applies to: Sodium/nickel chloride batteries (Na/NiCl) Batteries containing sodium must not contain dangerous goods other than sodium, sulphur or sodium compounds (e.g. sodium polysulphides and sodium tetrachloroaluminate). Batteries must not be offered for transport at a temperature such that liquid elemental sodium is present in the battery unless approved and under conditions established by the appropriate national authority. UN No., Proper Shipping Name UN 3292, BATTERIES, CONTAINING SODIUM Class 4.3 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 • Must consist of hermetically sealed metal casings which fully enclose the dangerous goods and which are so constructed and closed as to prevent the release of the dangerous goods under normal conditions of transport. • Batteries must be protected against short circuit Transport mode Road Marine Air Passenger Aircraft Cargo Packing instructions 173.189 P408 PI 492 • Batteries may be carried unpacked or in protective enclosures (e.g. fully enclosed or wooden slatted crates). The terminals shall not support the weight of other batteries or materials packed with the batteries. • Packagings need not to be approved. Additional requirements • Batteries shall be protected against short circuit and shall be isolated in such a manner as to prevent short circuits. • Battery cannot be transported if temperature at any point on the surface of the battery exceed 55 C • If external heat source is used, internal temperature of the battery cannot exceed 400 C • Batteries must be loaded securely with adequate ventilation, no other hazmat on vehicle/freight container • Air transport not authorized if there is any liquid sodium Weight limit No limit No limit Forbidden No limit Marking and Labelling of Packages UN 3292, BATTERIES, CONTAINING SODIUM UN 3292, BATTERIES, CONTAINING SODIUM UN 3292, BATTERIES, CONTAINING SODIUM Full Name ad Address of the shipper and the consignee Net weight (kg) Minimum dimensions 120×110 mm Overpack OVERPACK + same labels as above OVERPACK + same labels as above OVERPACK + same labels as above Documents Transport document Transport document Shipper’s Declaration 76 Copyright © www.batteriestransport.org
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