eBook Pb-NiCD-NiMH-NaNiCl Batteries 2025 - Valid for Canada

Pb, NiCd, NiMH, NaNiCl Batteries Transport and Packaging Instructions Multimodal approach Lead-acid Batteries Nickel-Cadmium Batteries Nickel-Metal Hydride Batteries Sodium-Nickel Chloride Batteries 2025 MARCO OTTAVIANI

All rights reserved ©. No parts of this publication can be reproduced without the express editor’s authorization. Even though the editor and the author have paid maximum attention to ensure accuracy, they do not accept any responsibility in the case of errors or omissions. “Illustrations have been prepared in collaboration with AUTEC s.r.l and S.E.VAL. s.r.l. “ Copyright © 2025 This instruction manual has been prepared by Dr. M. Ottaviani. Publishing and delivery in partnership with Hyper srl via C. Bessarione 5b – 30173 Venice (Italy) tel.: +39 041976896 fax: +39 041985730 e-mail: info@hyperedizioni.com http://www.hyperedizioni.com Finished to print on June 2025

Table of Content Introduction 9 1. International Transport Regulations 11 1.1 How to use this instruction manual 13 1.2 Definitions 17 1.3 General requirements 20 1.3.1 Protection from short circuit 1.4 Packaging 21 1.4.1 Table with Packaging Codes 22 1.4.2 Table with IBC Codes 23 1.5 Marking and Labelling 24 1.6 Documentation 26 1.7 Special Provisions 31 1.8 Packing instructions 32 1.9 Transport Mode specific requirements 33 1.9.1 Transporting Dangerous Goods from the United States into or through Canada 33 1.9.2 Marine International 34 1.9.2.1 IMDG Code 34 1.9.2.2 Marine Transport 34 1.9.2.3 Transporting Dangerous Goods from One Country through Canada to Another Country 34 1.9.2.4 IMDG – Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries restrictions in maritime transportation 34 1.9.3 Air International and Domestic Transport 35 1.9.4 IATA - Restrictions of Portable Electronic Devices (PED) Containing Batteries 35 1.9.5 150 kg Gross Mass Exemption 36 1.9.6 500 kg Gross Mass Exemption 36 1.10 Training requirements 37 2 Shipping Modes Summary Sheet 41 List of Summary Sheets 41 2.1 LEAD-ACID BATTERIES 41 2.1.1 NEW BATTERIES 41 2.1.1.1 AUTOMOTIVE BATTERIES 41 2.1.1.1.1 Floated UN 2794 42 2.1.1.1.2 Non spillable UN 2800 44 2.1.1.1.3 Not regulated 46 2.1.1.2 INDUSTRIAL BATTERIES 49 2.1.1.2.1 Floated UN 2794 50 2.1.1.2.2 Non spillable UN 2800 52 2.1.1.2.3 Not regulated 54 2.1.2 ELECTROLYTE UN 2796 2.1.2.1 Fully regulated 56 2.1.2.2 Limited quantities 58 2.1.3 WASTES 2.1.3.1 Batteries 60 2.1.3.2 Uncleaned empty containers 62 2.2 NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERIES 65 2.2.1 NEW BATTERIES 65 2.2.1.1 Floated UN 2795 66 2.2.1.2 Non spillable UN 2800 68 2.2.1.3 Not regulated 70 2.2.2 ELECTROLYTE UN 2796 2.2.2.1 Fully regulated 72 2.2.2.2 Limited quantities 74 2.2.3 WASTES 2.2.3.1 Batteries 76 2.2.3.2 Uncleaned empty containers 78 2.3 NICKEL-METAL HYDRIDE BATTERIES 80 MARITIME RESTRICTION 2.4 SODIUM-NICKEL CHLORIDE BATTERIES 82 Copyright © www.batteriestransport.org 5

Copyright © www.batteriestransport.org 7 Foreword When intended for transport, several batteries technologies are regulated as Dangerous Goods by the United Nations Transport Organisation and other national transport authorities. This regulation is being permanently adapted to take into consideration the evolution of the technologies. Batteries benefit of a growing market and multiple new usages and applications are constantly proposed to the end users. Battery technology innovation and development helps an increasing number of technicians and engineers to design new equipment powered by automonous sources of energy such as batteries. The necessity for an increasing number of economic actors to respect the UN Dangerous Goods Regulation requires modern communication tools to inform the shippers of batteries about their duties and responsibilities when offering them for transport. The aim of this manual is to offer a simple and visual means to access the UN Regulation via a modern multimedia communication tool. Following a first manual covering the Lithium ion and Lithium metal batteries, this second manual is covering the Lead-acid, Nickel Cadmium, Nickel Metal Hydride and Sodium-Nickel chloride batteries. The regulation is presented in a summarized format covering ground, air and maritime transportation modes. ln a page opposite the various regulations, the packaging and labelling instructions are illustrated to facilitate the implementation of the transport regulation as well as the packaging and labelling requirements by the shipper of batteries. The objective is to offer access to the UN Transport Regulation to the largest number of interested parties in order to make them aware of their duties and responsibilities when shipping batteries according the UN regulation. We thank Dr. Marco Ottaviani for preparing this exhaustive document with the most updated information and Emanuele Fanizzi, the Editor, who has accepted to translate the information into modern multimedia tools accessible to the largest number of users. June 2025

Introduction The complexity of the International Dangerous Goods Transport Regulation for Batteries requires an increasing attention from those who are shipping these batteries. Non-Lithium batteries are classified as “Class 4.3” and “Class 8 ” Dangerous Goods in accordance with United Nations Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods Model Regulations The regulations may frequently change anyway depending on the transport model utilized. This Manual is aimed at delivering basic information to those who are not yet familiar with these International Dangerous Goods Transport Regulations. The manual is divided into two parts. Part 1 is summarizing the main regulation requirements for road, sea and air transport. Part 2 contains 22 Summary Sheets where the different transport modes requirements are summarized in one page. On the opposite page, an illustration of the packaging instructions is offered to the reader and presented with illustrative examples to guide the reader. The Manual is organised according to the UN Number of non-lithium batteries, considering "new" and "waste" batteries, the “quantities” of batteries that are shipped, and the separate shipping of electrolyte. This manual is only a guide to assist the reader in preparing non-lithium batteries shipments for transportation by road, sea and air. It doesn’t replace any of the regulations manual that are applicable to the shipment of lithium batteries. If you have any comment on the content of this Manual, we would be pleased to take them into consideration for any further improvement of its content and its practical use. Copyright © www.batteriestransport.org 9

Copyright © www.batteriestransport.org 11 1. International Transport Regulations UN Model Regulations The Recommendations concerning the transport of all type of dangerous goods have been developed by the United Nations Economic and Social Council’s Committee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods with the ai to ensure the safety of people, property and the environment. They are applicable to all modes of transport and are addressed to governments and international organizations concerned with the regulation of the transport of dangerous goods. They are published in the “Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods—Model Regulations”. Edition applicable → 23rd revised edition UN Manual of Tests and Criteria UN Manual of Test and Criteria are developed by the United Nations Economic and Social Council’s Committee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods and published as a separate manual in the “Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods— Manual of Tests and Criteria”. Edition applicable → Revision 8 Road Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, 1992 - S.C. 1992, c. 34 Assented to 1992-06-23 An Act to promote public safety in the transportation of dangerous goods Edition applicable → 2024-10-25 Use of 49 CFR for Non-Regulated Dangerous Goods When a substance is regulated in the United States by 49 CFR but is not regulated in Canada by these Regulations, a person may transport the substance between Canada and the United States by road vehicle or railway vehicle in accordance with all or part of 49 CFR. Marine - IMDG Code Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, 1992 - S.C. 1992, c. 34 Assented to 1992-06-23 An Act to promote public safety in the transportation of dangerous goods Edition applicable → 2024-10-25 International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code is prepared by International Maritime Organization - IMO and is consistent with the United Nations “Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods— Model Regulations”. IMDG Code harmonizes the practices and rocedures followed in the carriage of dangerous goods by sea and ensures compliance with the mandatory provisions of the SOLAS Convention (International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea) and of Annex III of MARPOL (International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships). Edition applicable → IMDG Code 41-22 On a voluntarily base → IMDG Code 42-24 24 IATA Air - ICAO TI Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, 1992 - S.C. 1992, c. 34 Assented to 1992-06-23 An Act to promote public safety in the transportation of dangerous goods Edition applicable → 2024-10-25 The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) develops the regulations for the safe transport of dangerous goods by air by any aircraft (including both internal and external carriage) on the basis of the Recomme dations on the Transpo t of D ngerous Goods—Model Regulations. The ICAO regulations are codified in Annex 18 to the Convention on International Civil Aviation and in its Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air (ICAO – TI’s) and are recognized as the sole authentic legal source material in the air transport of dangerous goods. Edition applicable → ICAO Technical Instruction 2025-2026 edition The International Air Transport Association (IATA) publishes the Dangerous Goods Regulations (IATA DGR) based on the requirements of Annex 18 to the Convention on International Civil Aviation and the associated Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air, published by ICAO. IATA DGR constitute a manual of industry carrier regulations to be followed by all IATA Member airlines. There are certain differences between the IATA and ICAO regulations which stem from operational considerations and result in a regulatory regime which is necessarily more restrictive than the ICAO requirements. The IATA Regulations also incorporate additional material of practical assistance to users. Edition applicable → IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations 2025 – 66th Edition

1.1 How to use this instruction manual This manual is designed to provide a quick and effective guide to personnel who needs to prepare a shipment of non-lithium cells and batteries, either new or waste, by road, maritime and air transport modes, as well as battery electrolyte. It consists of two parts. The first part describes and summarizes the regulatory aspects applicable to the transport of lithium batteries, introducing the basic concepts of the transport of dangerous goods, the duties they impose on producers, distributors and users; it also provides a guide to using the manual in order to give to the user the necessary information. In the second parts Summary Sheets are provided for the three modes of transport. This information is condensed into one page. On the opposite page, images and flow charts illustrating how to perform in practice the packaging requirements , guiding the user step by step to prepare the correct shipment, in accordance with the regulation. Producers, distributors, users, waste managers, recyclers, all those who ship batteries new or waste, or that forward them, with or without re-packing, have the obligation to comply with the applicable regulations depending on the different modes: road, maritime and air. It is therefore necessary to know, for each shipment, how to prepare the batteries, which packaging is allowed, how to mark and label packages and which documents to prepare to accompany the shipment. In additions shippers must take into account specific requirements of each transport mode. The provisions applicable in the various transport modes may differ because they are adapted to ensure maximum safety during transport. This means that regulators have introduced special provisions, restrictions and limitations, or other exemptions and exclusions, with the result of making even more complex the regulatory framework for the transport of batteries. There are many types of batteries which differ in the nature and composition of the electrodes materials. This manual contains only non-Lithium batteries classified as dangerous goods for transport regulations. This manual will propose a decision path that, in six steps, allows users to access the information needed to prepare batteries for transport with the appropriate packaging shipping documents, markings, and labels. These six steps are schematically presented in the next flowchart. Copyright © www.batteriestransport.org 13

Step 1 What type of battery are you considering? The first step consists in choosing between the four different electrochemistries considered in this manual: Lead-acid, Nickel-cadmium, Nickel-metal hydride; Sodium-nickel chloride. Start from the List of Summary Sheets, beginning part 2 Step 2 Do you need information on New, Waste batteries or on Electrolyte ? Note: Dry charged batteries are not classified as dangerous goods, so they have no restrictions, but due to the possibility to be activated by the users adding the electrolyte, this manual give instructions on how to manage acid electrolyte for Lead-acid batteries and alkali electrolyte for Nickel cadmium batteries. These instructions are inside the chapter of the relevant battery type. For NiMH batteries, your search is completed. No other option is proposed, because this battery is restricted only for maritime transportation. Step 3 For lead-acid batteries only, choose automotive or industrial batteries. Step 4 For lead-acid and nickel-cadmium batteries use the flow chart in order to identify if you battery is floated, non spillable or not regulated There are three options for Lead-acid and Ni-Cd batteries: • floated (traditional) • non spillable, (Valve regulated) These batteries have to be qualified according the vibration and pressure test provided by SP 598, A67 for IATA) and can be placed in any position without electrolyte relase. • not regulated (AGM) non spillable batteries that placed at 55 °C, with broken case, demonstrate no leakage of the electrolyte are not subject to to any dangerous goods transport regulation, because they are “dry”. Step 5 You have now selected the specific summary sheet describing how to ship your batteries, new or wastes, electrolyte and uncleaned empty containers and their UN numbers. Furthermore you have the following options: There are two options for Sodium/Nickel-chloride batteries : 14 Copyright © www.batteriestransport.org

• Cells (transport of elements) • Batteries (transport of complete batteries) Definition: Cell : a single encased electrochemical unit (one positive and one negative electrode) which exhibits a voltage differential across its two terminals. Battery: two or more cells which are electrically connected together. There are two options for the transport of electrolyte: • Fully regulated • Limited Quantities Step 6 You will find all the transport information in the identified Summary Sheet page, related to your given types of batteries or electrolyte or empty container to be shipped. LEFT page of Summary Sheet: Use the information of the Summary Sheet from left to right, the relevant provisions have been included in the Summary Sheet according to a logical and practical path. The differences in road, maritime and air transport and packaging requirements have been identified by different background colors and highlighted step by step. A white background is used where the provisions are applicable to more than one transport mode. The orange background applies to road transportation, pink applies to maritime transportation and blue applies to air transportation. On the LEFT page, the Summary Sheet contains the following information: Where applicable, a) UN Number, b) Proper shipping Name, c) Class d) Packing Group e) Hazard label f) Prerequisite, conformity to the general requirements g) Special provisions h) Exemption conditions i) Packing instructions j) Authorized packagings k) Quantity and weight limits l) Provisions applicable to road transportation (i.e. tunnel code, transport category, road transport exemptions) m) Marking and handling labels on packagings n) Overpack labels and markings o) Specific transport document required RIGHT page of Summary Sheet: On the opposite page (to the right), pictures illustrate an example of how to practically prepare packaging for shipment: how to protect cells and batteries from short-circuit, verify and use internal and external packaging, labelling and marking of packages. Copyright © www.batteriestransport.org 15

“Approved packagings” means packagings manufactured under a quality assurance programme, which satisfies the competent authority, conform to the prototype which has passed specific tests. “Automotive battery” means any battery used for automotive starter, lighting or ignition power; “Industrial battery” means any battery designed for industrial or professional uses or used in any type of electric vehicle “Bag” means flexible container made of paper, plastic film, textiles, woven material or other suitable materials. “Battery” means two or more cells which are electrically connected together and fitted with devices necessary for use, for example, case, terminals, marking and protective devices. A single cell lithium battery is considered a "cell”. "Battery pack" means any set of primary or rechargeable cells or batteries that are connected together and/or encapsulated within an outer casing so as to form a complete unit that the end- user is not intended to split up or open. Not : “battery packs”, “modules” or “battery assemblies” having the primary function of providing a sou ce of power to another piece of equipment, for the purposes of this manual are treated as batteries. “Box” means outer packaging with complete rectangular or polygonal faces, made of metal, wood, plywood, reconstituted wood, fibreboard, plastic or other suitable material. "Button cell" means any small round portable battery or accumulator whose diameter is greater than its height. “Cargo aircraft” means an aircraft, other than a passenger carrying aircraft, that is carrying goods or property. “Carrier” means a person who, whether or not for hire or reward, has possession of dangerous goods while they are in transport. “Cell” means a single encased electrochemical unit (one positive and one negative electrode) which exhibits a voltage differential across its two terminals. Note: Under the International Dangerous Goods Regulations and the UN Manual of Tests and Criteria, to the extent the encased electrochemical unit meets the definition of “cell”, it is a “cell”, not a “battery”, regardless of whether the unit is termed a “battery” or a “single cell battery” outside of regulations and the UN Manual of Tests and Criteria . “Certification safety mark” means a design, symbol, device, letter, word, number or abbreviation that is displayed on a means of containment or means of transport to indicate compliance with a safety standard. “Combination packaging” means a container consisting of one or more inner packagings contained in an outer packaging for transport. "Consignee" means any person, organization or government which is entitled to take delivery of a consignment “Consignment” means a quantity of dangerous goods transported at the same time in one or more means of containment from one consignor at one location to one consignee at another location "Consignor" means a person in Canada who (a) is na ed in a shipping document as the consignor; (b) imports or who will import dangerous goods into Canada; or (c) if paragraphs (a) and (b) do not apply, has possession of dangerous goods immediately before they are in transport. 1.2 Definitions “ADR” means the Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (European region) Copyright © www.batteriestransport.org 17

“Consolidation bin” means a bin that is used in a road vehicle (a) to secure one or more small means of containment so that, under normal conditions of transport, they will not shift in a way that might compromise their integrity; and (b) to allow small means of containment to be added or removed during transport “Crate” means rigid outer container with incomplete surfaces. “Dangerous goods safety mark” means a label, placard, orange panel, sign, mark, letter, word, number or abbreviation that is used to identify dangerous goods and to show the nature of the danger posed by them “Drum” means a flat-ended or convex-ended cylindrical means of containment made of metal, fibreboard, plastic or other similar material, with a maximum capacity of 450 L, or for a drum made of plywood, a maximum capacity of 250 L. This definition includes means of containment of other shapes such as pail-shaped or round with a tapered neck, but does not include a wood barrel or jerrican (that is, a means of containment of rectangular or polygonal cross-section) “IATA DGR” means the International Air Transport Association - Dangerous Goods Regulation “ICAO” means International Civil Aviation Organization. "IMDG Code" means the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code, “Inner packaging” means a container in direct contact with its contents, for which an outer packaging is required for transport. “Jerrican” means a metal or plastic container of rectangular or polygonal cross-section “Large means of containment” means a means of containment with a capacity greater than 450 L “Lithium metal batteries” have lithium metal or lithium compounds as an anode. The most common type of lithium cell used in consumer applications are primary cells using metallic lithium as anode and manganese dioxide as cathode, with a salt of lithium dissolved in an organic solvent. “Lithium-ion batteries” (sometimes abbreviated Li-ion batteries) are a type of secondary (rechargeable) battery commonly used in consumer electronics. Also included within lithium- ion batteries are lithium polymer batteries. “Lit ium battery”: in this manual the term "lithium battery" covers all cells and batteries containing lithium in any form. “Lithium content” means the mass of lithium in the anode of a lithium metal or lithium alloy cell "Manual of Tests and Criteria" mean the Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods, Manual of Tests and Criteria, published by the United Nations. “Offer for transport” means, for dangerous goods not in transport, to select or allow the selection of a carrier to transport the dangerous goods, to prepare or allow the preparation of the dangerous goods so that a carrier can take possession of them for transport or to allow a carrier to take possession of the dangerous goods for transport “Outer packaging” means a container that is not in direct contact with the dangerous goods, which contains one or more inner packaging or an inner receptacle. “Overpack” means an enclosure that is used by a single consignor to consolidate one or more small means of containment for ease of handling but that is not a minimum required means of containment. This definition does not include a large means of containment or a unit load device, as defined in the ICAO Technical Instructions, that is intended for transport by aircraft. "Package" means the complete product of the packing operation, consisting of the packaging and its contents prepared for dispatch. 18 Copyright © www.batteriestransport.org

“Packing group” means a group in which dangerous goods are included based on the inherent danger of the dangerous goods; Packing Group I indicates great danger, Packing Group II indicates medium danger and Packing Group III indicates minor danger “Safety mark” includes a design, symbol, device, sign, label, placard, letter, word, number or abbreviation, or any combination of these things, that is to be displayed (a) on dangerous goods, on means of containment or transport used in handling, offering for transport or transporting dangerous goods, or at facilities used in those activities; and (b) to show the nature of the danger or to indicate compliance with the safety standards prescribed for the means of containment or transport or the facilities. "Shipper” has the same meaning of consignor. “Shipping document” means a document that relates to dangerous goods that are being handled, offered for transport or transported and that contains the information required by Part 3 (Documentation) relating to the goods but does not include an electronic record. "Single cell battery" as defined in Part III, sub-section 38.3.2.3 of the UN Manual of Tests and Criteria is considered a “cell” and must be transported according to the requirements for “cells”. “Single packaging” means a container, other than a combination packaging. “Small means of containment” means a means of containment with a capacity less than or equal to 450 L. “Substance” includes an article “Technical name” means the chemical name or another name currently used in a scientific or technical handbook, journal or text but does not include a trade name. “UN Model Regulations" means the UN Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods Model Regulation published by the United Nations. “UN standardized means of containment” means a means of containment that meets the requirements set out in section 5.6 of Part 5 (Means of Containment) “UN Standardized container” means a UN standardized means of containment, as defined in the TDG regulations, but for the purpose of this standard having a maximum capacity less than or equal to 450 L. "Wastes" means substances, solutions, mixtures or articles for which no direct use is envisaged but which are transported for reprocessing, dumping, elimination by incineration or other methods of disposal. “Watt-hour or Wh” the electrical energy developed by a power of 1 watt (W) during 1 hour (h) and expressed as watt-hour (Wh). Words “shall", "should" and "may": in the International Transport Regulations, the words "shall", "should" and "may" mean that the relevant provisions are "mandatory", "recommendatory" and "optional", respectively. In these Regulations, (a) “must” is imperative and “may” is permissive; (b) the words “on”, “in” or “by” are synonymous when they are associated with the defined terms road vehicle, railway vehicle, vessel or aircraft; Copyright © www.batteriestransport.org 19

1.3 General requirements 1.3.1 Protection from short circuit Cells and batteries must be protected so as to prevent short circuits. This includes protection against contact with conductive materials within the same packaging that could lead to a short circuit. Examples of protection against short circuits include, but are 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. 20 Copyright © www.batteriestransport.org

1.4 Packaging Dangerous goods shall be packed in good quality packagings. Packagings shall be strong enough to withstand the shocks and loadings normally encountered during carriage, including trans-shipment between transport units and between transport units and warehouses. Packagings shall be constructed and closed so as to prevent any loss of contents when prepared for transport which might be caused under normal conditions of transport, by vibration, or by changes in temperature, humidity or pressure No dangerous residue shall adhere to the outside of packagings during carriage. "Overpack" means an enclosure used to contain one or more packages, consolidated into a single unit easier to handle and stow during carriage; Examples of Overpack: 1. A loading tray such as a pallet, on which several packages are placed or stacked and secured by a plastics strip, shrink or stretch wrapping or other appropriate means; or 2. An outer protective packaging such as a box or a crate; "Package" means the complete product of the packing operation, consisting of the packaging and its contents prepared for dispatch. Dangerous goods shall not be packed together in the same outer packaging or in large packagings, with dangerous or other goods if they react dangerously with each other and cause: (a) combustion or evolution of considerable heat; (b) evolution of flammable, asphyxiant, oxidizing or toxic gases; (c) the formation of corrosive substances; or (d) the formation of unstable substances. Before being filled and handed over for carriage, every packaging, including IBCs and large packagings, shall be checked to be free from corrosion, contamination or other defects Any packaging which shows signs of weakening, with reference to the approved prototype shall no longer be used or shall be refurbished so that it can pass the tests required for the prototype. Plastic packagings For plastics drums and jerricans, rigid plastics IBCs and composite IBCs with plastics inner receptacles, unless otherwise approved by the competent authority, the period of use permitted for the carriage of dangerous substances shall be five years from the date of manufacture of the receptacles, except where a shorter period of use is prescribed because of the nature of the substance to be carried. Approved packagings: The packs can be used must have passed specific tests and testing conform to the prototype tested. Packagings shall be manufactured, reconditioned and tested under a quality assurance programme which satisfies the competent authority. Packing groups letter: X for packing groups I, II and III Y for packing groups II and III Z for packing groups III only Copyright © www.batteriestransport.org 21

Shall bear markings which are durable, legible and readily visible, constituted by a sequence of symbols, letters and numbers, i.e.: Not approved packagings: Where packagings which need not meet the requirements of 4.1.1.3 (e.g. crates, pallets) are authorized in a packing instruction or the special provisions, they are not subject to the mass or volume limits generally applicable to packagings (400 kg or 450 L) conforming to the requirements of Chapter 6.1, unless otherwise indicated in the relevant packing instruction or special provision. 1.4.1 Table with Packaging Codes Kind Material Category Code Drums A. Steel removable head 1A2 B. Aluminium removable head 1B2 D. Plywood - 1D G. Fibre - 1G H. Plastics removable head 1H2 N. Metal, other than steel or aluminium removable head 1N2 Jerricans A. Steel removable head 3A2 B. Aluminium removable head 3B2 H. Plastics removable head 3H2 Boxes A. Steel - 4A B. Aluminium - 4B C. Natural wood ordinary 4C1 with sift-proof walls 4C2 D. Plywood - 4D F. Reconstituted wood - 4F G. Fibreboard - 4G H. Plastics expanded 4H1 solid 4H2 N. Metal, other than steel or aluminium - 4N The United Nations packaging symbol Plastic Drum with removable head For packing groups: I, II, III M Gr a o x s i s mum mass in kilograms Carriage of Solids The State authorizing the allocation of the mark Name of Manufacturer Year of Manufacturing (last two digit) "Drum" means a flat-ended or convex-ended cylindrical packaging made out of metal, fibreboard, plastics, plywood or other suitable materials. This definition also includes packagings of other shapes, e.g. round, taper-necked packagings or pail-shaped packagings. Wooden barrels and jerricans are not covered by this definition. 22 Copyright © www.batteriestransport.org

"Jerrican" means a metal or plastics packaging of rectangular or polygonal cross-section with one or more orifices. "Box" means a packaging with complete rectangular or polygonal faces, made of metal, wood, plywood, reconstituted wood, fibreboard, plastics or other suitable material. Small holes for purposes of ease of handling or opening or to meet classification requirements, are permitted as long as they do not compromise the integrity of the packaging during carriage. 1.4.2 Table with IBC Codes (Intermediate Bulk Container) Material Category Code Metal A. Steel for solids, filled or discharged by gravity 11A for solids, filled or discharged under pressure 21A for liquids 31A B. Aluminium for solids, filled or discharged by gravity 11B for solids, filled or discharged under pressure 21B for liquids 31B N. Other than steel or aluminium for solids, filled or discharged by gravity 11N for solids, filled or discharged under pressure 21N for liquids 31N Flexible H. Plastics woven plastics without coating or liner 13H1 woven plastics, coated 13H2 woven plastics with liner 13H3 woven plastics, coated and with liner 13H4 plastics film 13H5 L. Textile without coating or liner 13L1 coated 13L2 with liner 13L3 coated and with liner 13L4 M. Paper multiwall 13M1 multiwall, water resistant 13M2 H. Rigid plastics for solids, filled or discharged by gravity, fitted with structural equipment 11H1 for solids, filled or discharged by gravity, freestanding 11H2 for solids, filled or discharged under pressure, fitted with structural equipment 21H1 for solids, filled or discharged under pressure, freestanding 21H2 for liquids, fitted with structural equipment 31H1 for liquids, freestanding 31H2 Composite HZ. Composite with plastics inner receptacle a for solids, filled or discharged by gravity, with rigid plastics inner receptacle 11HZ1 for solids, filled or discharged by gravity, with flexible plastics inner receptacle 11HZ2 for solids, filled or discharged under pressure, with rigid plastics inner receptacle 21HZ1 for solids, filled or discharged under pressure, with flexible plastics inner receptacle 21HZ2 for liquids, with rigid plastics inner receptacle 31HZ1 for liquids, with flexible plastics inner receptacle 31HZ2 Fibreboard G. Fibreboard for solids, filled or discharged by gravity 11G Wooden C. Natural wood for solids, filled or discharged by gravity with inner liner 11C D. Plywood for solids, filled or discharged by gravity, with inner liner 11D F. Reconstituted wood for solids, filled or discharged by gravity, with inner liner 11F a) The code shall be completed by replacing the letter Z by a capital letter to indicate the nature of the material used for the outer casing Copyright © www.batteriestransport.org 23

1.5 Marking and Labelling Marking The UN number preceded by the letters "UN" shall be clearly and durably marked on each package. Dimension of the mark: – The UN number and the letters "UN" shall be at least 12 mm high – For packages of 30 litres capacity or less or of 30 kg maximum net mass, they shall be at least 6 mm in height and except for packages of 5 litres or 5 kg or less when they shall be of an appropriate size. Unpackaged article: • the marking shall be displayed on the article, on its cradle or on its handling, storage or launching device. Marking shall be readily visible and legible and shall be able to withstand open weather exposure without a substantial reduction in effectiveness; IMDG Code requires test of at least three months' immersion in the sea. Lead-acid Batteries UN 2794, BATTERIES, WET, FILLED WITH ACID UN 2800, BATTERIES, WET, NON SPILLABLE UN 2796, BATTERY FLUID, ACID Nickel-Cadmium Batteries UN 2795, BATTERIES, WET, FILLED WITH ALKALI UN 2800, BATTERIES, WET, NON SPILLABLE UN 2797, BATTERY FLUID, ALKALI Nickel-Metal Hydride Batteries UN 3496, BATTERIES, NICKEL-METAL HYDRIDE Sodium-Nickel Chloride Batteries UN 3292, BATTERIES, CONTAINING SODIUM or UN 3292, CELLS, CONTAINING SODIUM Labelling Labels shall 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 in the case of packages of such dimensions that they can only bear smaller labels. They shall have a line 5 mm inside the edge and running parallel with it. Labels shall be readily visible and legible and shall be able to withstand open weather exposure without a substantial reduction in effectiveness; IMDG Code requires test of at least three months' immersion in the sea. Overpack The lettering of the “OVERPACK” mark shall be at least 12 mm high. The package shall be labelled and marked with the UN number for each item of dangerous goods contained in the overpack. Each applicable mark or label only needs to be applied once. Marks and labels used in this manual: 24 Copyright © www.batteriestransport.org

1.6 Documentation Consignor Responsibilities Before allowing a carrier to take possession of dangerous goods for transport, the consignor must prepare and give to that carrier a shipping document or, if the carrier agrees, an electronic copy of the shipping document. When dangerous goods are imported into Canada, the consignor must, before the dangerous goods are transported in Canada, ensure that the carrier has a shipping document or, with the agreement of the carrier, an electronic copy of the shipping document that contains the information required by these Regulations Carrier Responsibilities A carrier must not take possession of dangerous goods for transport unless the carrier has the shipping document for the dangerous goods. A carrier who accepts an electronic copy of a shipping document must produce a shipping document from the electronic copy before taking possession of the dangerous goods for transport. Dangerous goods in transport are in the possession of a carrier from the time the carrier takes possession of them for transport until another person takes possession of them. While the dangerous goods are in transport and in the possession of a carrier, the carrier must keep the shipping document in the location specified by sections 3.7 to 3.10 of the regulation. Information on a Shipping Document The following information must be included on a shipping document of batteries: (a) the name and address of the place of business in Canada of the consignor; (b) the date the shipping document or an electronic copy of it was prepared or was first given to a carrier; (c) the description of each of the dangerous goods, in the following order: ▪ the UN number, ▪ the Shipping Name (*) (*) The Shipping Name is always “batteries” irrespective they are “cells” or “batteries” ▪ the primary class, which may be shown as a number only or under the heading “Class” or “Classe” or following the word “Class” or “Classe”, ▪ the packing group roman numeral (**) which may be shown under the heading “PG” or “GE” or following the letters “PG” or “GE” or following the words “Packing Group” or “Groupe d’emballage” (**) Batteries have not assigned a packing group. (d) the quantity of dangerous goods and the unit of measure used to express the quantity which, on a shipping document prepared in Canada, must be a unit of measure included in the International System of Units (SI) or a unit of measure acceptable for use under the SI system; (e) for dangerous goods in one or more small means of containment that require a label to be displayed on them, the number of small means of containment for each shipping name; 26 Copyright © www.batteriestransport.org

International Transport Regulations (f) the words “24-Hour Number” or “Numéro 24 heures”, or an abbreviation of these words, followed by a telephone number, including the area code, at which the consignor can be reached immediately for technical information about the dangerous goods in transport, without breaking the telephone connection made by the caller. Specific documents are required by the different transport modes, which are described below, highlighting their own specificities that must be completed by the consignor. On the following pages are then shown examples of transport documents compiled Shipping Document Marine Transportation – IMDG Code Additional information required: • Emergency response information, use in emergency response to accidents and incidents involving dangerous goods in transport. Air Transportation – IATA DGR Additional information required: • Limitation prescribed for passenger and cargo aircraft • Radioactive material Copyright © www.batteriestransport.org 27

Marine Transportation – IMDG Code The layout of this form is not mandatory, but the information required are mandatory, Consignor fills the parts in yellow of the document. Note: Do not fill the Box n. 8 Copyright © www.batteriestransport.org 29

Air Transportation – IATA DGR Consignor fills the parts in yellow of the document; In the bottom-right corner, the title of the person signing the declaration and the place of declaration is now optional and may be left blank. 30 Copyright © www.batteriestransport.org

1.7 Special Provisions Battery Type Lead-acid NiCd Non spillable NiMH Na/NiCl Cells Na/NiCl Batteries Battery Fluid, acid Battery Fluid, alkali UN No. UN 2794 UN 2795 UN 2800 UN 3496 UN 3292 UN 3292 UN 2796 UN 2797 Canada special provision Road and other transport modes not restricted 39 97 IMDG 40-20 29 117 238 239 239 295 295 963 IATA 2023 Not restricted A48 A51 A51 A67 A94 A94 A164 A164 A164 A183 A183 A183 A183 A802 A802 A199 Copyright © www.batteriestransport.org 31

1.8 Packing instructions Battery Type Lead-acid NiCd Non spillable NiMH Na/NiCl Battery Fluid, acid Battery Fluid, alkali UN No. UN 2794 UN 2795 UN 2800 UN 3496 UN 3292 UN 2796 UN 2797 Canada special provision Road and other transport modes not subject to ADR 2 2 5 P801 P801 500 IBC 11 IBC 11 IBC 11 IBC 8 IBC 11 IBC 2 IBC 2 IMDG 40-20 P001 P001 P003 PP16 P801 P801 P801 Waste P408 IBC02 B20 IBC02 IBC08 see SP 963 IATA 2023 Not restricted 492 Y840 Y840 851 851 855 855 870 870 872 32 Copyright © www.batteriestransport.org

1.9 Transport Mode specific requirements 1.9.1 Transporting Dangerous Goods from the United States into or through Canada (1) Despite the requirements in Part 2 (Classification), Part 3 (Documentation) and Part 4 (Dangerous Goods Safety Marks), a person may handle or transport dangerous goods by road vehicle from a place in the United States to a place in Canada or from a place in the United States through Canada to a place outside Canada in accordance with the classification, marking, labelling, placarding and documentation requirements of 49 CFR, if (a) the information required on the shipping document is easy to identify, legible, in indelible print, in English or French and includes (i) when dangerous goods are transported to a place in Canada, the name and address of the place of business in Canada of the consignor, (ii) when dangerous goods are transported from a place in the United States through Canada to a place outside Canada, the name and the address of the place of business of each consignor, except that in this case the name and address may be shown on a separate document attached to the shipping document and is required only while that person is the consignor, (iii) the classification in Schedule 1 or in the UN Recommendations, for dangerous goods that have the letter “D” assigned to them in column 1 of the table to section 172.101 of 49 CFR, except for dangerous goods with the shipping name “Consumer commodity”, and (iv) if applicable, the information relating to the approved ERAP referred to in subsection 3.6(1); (b) the person complies with the following sections in Part 3 (Documentation): (i) section 3.2, Carrier responsibilities, (ii) section 3.7, Location of a shipping document: road, and (iii) section 3.10, Location of a shipping document: storage in the course of transportation; and (c) on or after August 31, 2008, the labels and placards displayed for dangerous goods included in Class 2.3 or Class 6.1 are the labels and placards required in these Regulations for the dangerous goods. The labels and placards may be displayed before August 31, 2008. (2) Subsection (1) does not apply to dangerous goods that (a) are forbidden for transport by these Regulations; (b) are not regulated by 49 CFR but are regulated by these Regulations; or (c) [Repealed, SOR/2017-137, s. 57] (d) are given dangerous goods safety mark or packaging exceptions in 49 CFR that are not permitted by these Regulations. (3) A person who handles or transports dangerous goods by road vehicle in accordance with an exemption issued under Subpart B of Part 107 of 49 CFR may do so from a place in the United States to a place in Canada or from a place in the United States through Canada to a place outside Canada if the exemption number appears on the shipping document. (4) If there is a conflict between the requirements of Part 2 (Classification), Part 3 (Documentation), Part 4 (Dangerous Goods Safety Marks) or Part 5 (Means of Containment) and an exemption referred to in subsection (3), the exemption prevails to the extent of the conflict. Copyright © www.batteriestransport.org 33

1.9.2 Marine International and DomesticTransport 1.9.2.1 IMDG Code A person who imports, offers for transport, handles or transports dangerous goods by vessel must comply with the IMDG Code if the dangerous goods are in transport between (a) two points in Canada on a voyage during which (i) the vessel goes more than 120 nautical miles from shore, (ii) on the Atlantic coast, the vessel goes south of the port of New York, or (iii) on the Pacific coast, the vessel goes south of Portland, Oregon; (b) Canada and another country, if the voyage is not an inland voyage or a sheltered waters voyage that is within the waters described in paragraphs (a) and (b) of the definition inland voyage in section 1 of the Vessel Safety Certificates Regulations; or (c) two points outside Canada on board a vessel registered in Canada. 1.9.2.2 Marine Transport A person who imports, offers for transport, handles or transports dangerous goods by vessel must comply with these Regulations if the dangerous goods are in transport between (a) two points in Canada on a voyage during which the vessel is always within 120 nautical miles from shore and (i) on the Atlantic coast, the vessel does not go south of the port of New York, and (ii) on the Pacific coast, the vessel does not go south of Portland, Oregon; or (b) Canada and another country, if the voyage is an inland voyage or a sheltered waters voyage that is within the waters described in paragraphs (a) and (b) of the definition inland voyage in section 1 of the Vessel Safety Certificates Regulations. 1.9.2.3 Transporting Dangerous Goods from One Country through Canada to Another Country A person who transports dangerous goods by vessel from one country through Canada to another country must comply with the IMDG Code and Part 8 (Reporting Requirements) of Canada Regulation. 1.9.2.4 IMDG – Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries restrictions in maritime transportation According SP 963 nickel-metal hydride button cells or nickel-metal hydride cells or batteries packed with or contained in equipment are not subject to the provisions of IMDG Code. All other nickel-metal hydride cells or batteries shall be securely packed and protected from short circuit. They are not subject to other provisions of IMDG Code provided that they are loaded in a cargo transport unit in a total quantity of less than 100 kg gross mass. When loaded in a cargo transport unit in a total quantity of 100 kg gross mass or more, they are not subject to other provisions of IMDG Code except the required transport documents and to comply with Stowage, Handling and Segregation requirement. 34 Copyright © www.batteriestransport.org

1.9.3 Air International and Domestic Transport General Requirements (1) A person who handles, offers for transport or transports dangerous goods by aircraft between Canada and another country must do so in accordance with the ICAO Technical Instructions (2) A person who handles, offers for transport or transports dangerous goods by aircraft within Canada must do so in accordance with the ICAO Technical Instructions and the provisions of Canada Regulations Shipping Document The shipping document for dangerous goods transported by aircraft must (a) be completed in accordance with Chapter 4, Documentation, of Part 5, Shipper’s Responsibilities, of the ICAO Technical Instructions; and (b) show the information required for the dangerous goods by the ICAO Technical Instructions on a document that has, on the left and right margins, red hatchings that are oriented to the right or to the left. 1.9.4 IATA - Restrictions of Portable Electronic Devices (PED) Containing Batteries Goods Acceptable without the Operator's Approval Electronic Devices (PED) (Including Medical Devices) Containing Batteries Battery-powered electronic device means the equipment or apparatus for which the batteries will provide electrical power for its operation. These devices (PED), which may include medical devices such as portable oxygen concentrators (POC) and consumer electronics such as cameras, mobile phones, laptops and tablets containing batteries when carried by passengers or crew for personal use, which should be carried in carry-on baggage. Batteries and heating elements must be isolated in portable electronic devices capable of generating extreme heat, by removal of the heating element, battery or other components. These provisions apply to dry batteries, nickel-metal hydride batteries, lithium batteries and wet, non-spillable batteries If devices are carried in checked baggage: (a) measures must be taken to protect the device from damage and to prevent unintentional activation; (b) the device must be completely switched off (not in sleep or hibernation mode). Spare batteries must be individually protected to prevent short circuits by placemen in the original retail packaging or by otherwise insulating terminals, e.g. by taping over exposed terminals or placing each battery in a separate plastic bag or protective pouch and carried in carry-on baggage only. Each person is limited to a maximum of 20 spare batteries; however, the operator may approve the carriage of more than 20 spare batteries. Additional requirements for non-spillable wet batteries: Each person is limited to a maximum of two spare batteries in carry-on baggage only, subject to the following conditions: (a) batteries must meet the requirements of Special Provision A67 and must not contain any free or unabsorbed liquid; (b) the voltage of each battery must not exceed 12 V and the Watt-hour rating must not exceed 100 Wh; (c) each spare battery must be protected from short circuit by insulation of the battery terminals. Copyright © www.batteriestransport.org 35

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