Copyright © www.batteriestransport.org 144 2.3.4.1 CELLS AND BATTERIES CONTAINED IN EQUIPMENT FOR DISPOSAL AND RECYCLING Cells and batteries contained in equipment WASTE Applies to: Waste Lithium cells and batteries contained in equipment UN No., Proper Shipping Name UN 3091, LITHIUM METAL BATTERIES CONTAINED IN EQUIPMENT or UN 3481, LITHIUM ION BATTERIES CONTAINED IN EQUIPMENT 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 capacity and its intended use. Packagings need not to be approved. Equipment may be offered for carriage unpackaged or on pallets when the cells or batteries are afforded equivalent protection by the equipment in which they are contained. 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 3091 or UN 3481 LITHIUM BATTERIES FOR DISPOSAL or LITHIUM BATTERIES FOR RECYCLING UN 3481 LITHIUM METAL BATTERIES CONTAINED IN EQUIPMENT or UN 3481 LITHIUM ION BATTERIES CONTAINED IN EQUIPMENT 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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