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Copyright © www.batteriestransport.org 136 2.3.3.2 CELLS AND BATTERIES FOR DISPOSAL AND RECYCLING Strong, impact resistant outer casing, gross mass of 12 kg or more WASTE Applies to: Lithium ion and lithium metal cells and batteries with a strong, impact resistant outer casing, gross mass of 12 kg or more, carried for disposal or recycling. UN No., Proper Shipping Name UN 3090, LITHIUM METAL BATTERIES or UN 3480, LITHIUM ION BATTERIES Class 9 Packing Group n/a 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 in the case of packages of such dimensions that they can only bear smaller labels. • They must have a line 5 mm inside the edge and running parallel with it. Prerequisite • n/a Transport mode ADR IMDG IATA Waste batteries and batteries being shipped for recycling or disposal are prohibited from air transport unless approved by the appropriate national authority of the State of Origin and the State of the Operator. Packing instructions P909 P909 Strong outer packagings constructed of suitable material and of adequate strength and design in relation to the packaging’s capacity and its intended use, may be used. Packagings need not to be approved. Metal packagings shall be fitted with a non-conductive lining material (e.g. plastics) of adequate strength for the intended use. Additional requirements • Cells and batteries shall be designed or packed to prevent short circuits and the dangerous evolution of heat. • Protection against short circuits and the dangerous evolution of heat includes, but is not limited to: • individual protection of the battery terminals, • inner packaging to prevent contact between cells and batteries, • batteries with recessed terminals designed to protect against short circuits, or • the use of a non-conductive and non-combustible cushioning material to fill empty space between the cells or batteries in the packaging. • Cells and batteries shall be secured within the outer packaging to prevent excessive movement during carriage (e.g. by using a non-combustible and non-conductive cushioning material or through the use of a tightly closed plastic bag) Weight limit No limit No limit Tunnel code (E) - Transport cat. 2 - Exemptions chapter 1.1.3.6 limit ≤ 333 kg Net - Marking and Labelling of Packages UN 3090 or UN 3480 LITHIUM BATTERIES FOR DISPOSAL or LITHIUM BATTERIES FOR RECYCLING UN 3090, LITHIUM METAL BATTERIES or UN 3480, LITHIUM ION BATTERIES LITHIUM BATTERIES FOR DISPOSAL or LITHIUM BATTERIES FOR RECYCLING Overpack OVERPACK + same labels as above OVERPACK + same labels as above Documents Transport document MDGF

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