2.3.3_Full LITHIUM METAL BATTERIES FOR DISPOSAL OR RECYCLING Fully regulated batteries UN 3090 Applies to: Lithiummetal batteries with a lithium content in excess of 25 g/battery UN No., Proper Shipping Name UN 3090, LITHIUM METAL BATTERIES Class 9 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. Prerequisite • For road transport, batteries do not need to meet the General Requirements of §173.185(a) in particular the test requirements Specific Requirements • Each battery incorporates a safety venting device or is designed to preclude a violent rupture under normal conditions of carriage; • Each battery is equipped with an effective means of preventing external short circuits Transport mode Road Marine Air Passenger Aircraft Cargo Packing instructions 173.185(d) P909 Forbidden Forbidden • Batteries must be protected against short circuit, including protection against contact with conductive materials within the same packaging which could cause a short circuit. • Batteries must be packed so that are protected against damage caused by the movement or placement of the cells within the packaging • Batteries must be placed in inner packagings that completely enclose the battery, then placed in an outer packaging. • Use only approved packaging conforming to Packing Group II performance level. Packagings UN Packaging not required, strong outer packaging is authorized Drums (1A2, 1B2, 1N2, 1H2, 1D, 1G); Boxes (4A, 4B, 4N, 4C1, 4C2, 4D, 4F, 4G, 4H1, 4H2) Jerricans (3A2, 3B2, 3H2). Cells ≥ 12 kg (gross) with a strong, impact resistant outer casing Not required UN approved packagings for batteries, or assemblies of such batteries, when packed in strong outer packagings or protective enclosures (e.g., fully enclosed or wooden slatted crates) Allowed transport on Pallets or other handling devices. Batteries must be secured to prevent inadvertent movement, and the terminals must not support the weight of other superimposed elements Large Packaging 173.185(b)(6) LP903 Rigid Large packagings, conforming to the packing group II performance level, are authorized for a single battery.: • steel (50A); • aluminium (50B); metal other than steel or aluminium (50N); • rigid plastics (50H); • natural wood (50C); • plywood (50D); • reconstituted wood (50F); • rigid fibreboard (50G). Weight limit No limit No limit Marking and Labelling of Packages UN 3090 LITHIUM METAL BATTERIES UN 3090 LITHIUM METAL BATTERIES Overpack: OVERPACK + same labels as above OVERPACK + same labels as above Documents Transport document Transport document 160 Copyright © www.batteriestransport.org
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