2.1.1.1.1 LEAD ACID BATTERIES – AUTOMOTIVE – FLOATED (free acid) UN 2794 Applies to: Lead-acid automotive batteries – SLI batteries (Starting, lighting, ignition) UN No., Proper Shipping Name UN 2794, BATTERIES, WET, FILLED WITH ACID Class 8 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 • Batteries must be protected against short circuit Transport mode Road Marine Air Passenger Aircraft Cargo Exceptions Aircraft batteries up to a limit of 100 kg net weight per package may be transported. Packing instructions P801 P801 PI 870 Not approved packagings authorized: • Rigid outer packagings, wooden slatted crates or pallets; Additionally, the following conditions shall be met: • Battery stacks shall be in tiers separated by a layer of electrically non-conductive material; • Battery terminals shall not support the weight of other superimposed elements; • Batteries shall be packaged or secured to prevent inadvertent movement; • Batteries shall not leak under normal conditions of carriage or appropriate measures shall be taken to prevent the release of electrolyte from the package (e.g. individually packaging batteries or other equally effective methods); and • Batteries shall be protected against short circuits. Approved outer packagings meeting the Packing Group II performance standard, of the type: • Drums (1A2, 1B2, 1N2, 1H2, 1D, 1G); • Boxes (4A, 4B, 4N, 4C1, 4C2, 4D, 4F, 4G, 4H1, 4H2) • Jerricans (3A2, 3B2, 3H2). Additional requirements • metal packagings must be corrosion resistant or with protection against corrosion • must incorporate an acid/alkali-proof liner of sufficient strength and adequately sealed to pos • The batteries must be packed so that the fill openings and vents, if any, are upward; they are incapable of short- circuiting and they are securely cushioned in the packagings. itively preclude leakage in the event of spillage The upright position of the package must be indicated on it by the “Package Orientation” labels as shown in 7.2.4.4. Batteries shall be capable of passing a tilt test at an angle of 45° with no spillage of liquid. Batteries in equipment • If batteries are shipped as an integral component of assembled equipment, they must be securely installed and fastened in an upright position and protected against contact with other articles so as to prevent short circuits. • Batteries must be removed and packed according to this packing instruction if the assembled equipment is likely to be carried in other than an upright position. Weight limit No limit No limit 120 kg Net No limit Exemptions (domestic voyage) Chapters: 1.15 up to 150 kg/vehicle 1.16 up to 500 kg/vehiclle Chapters: 1.15 up to 150 kg/vessel 1.16 up to 500 kg/vessel - - Passenger Carrying Road Vehicle 30 kg - - - Marking and Labelling of Packages UN 2794, BATTERIES, WET, FILLED WITH ACID UN 2794, BATTERIES, WET, FILLED WITH ACID UN 2794 BATTERIES, WET, FILLED WITH ACID Full Name ad Address of the shipper and the consignee Net weight (kg) The words “THIS SIDE UP” or “THIS END UP” may also be displayed on the top of the package. Minimum dimensions: 74x105 mm 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 42 Copyright © www.batteriestransport.org
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