BATTERIES, WET, FILLED WITH ALKALI, electric storage
Class
8
Subsidiary risk / reference
Not listed
Packing group
Not assigned in this entry
Marine pollutant entry
Not listed; check the cargo classification
Limited quantities
1 L
Excepted quantities
E0
Packing instruction
P801
Special provisions
295 401
Special packing provision
Not listed
IBC instruction
Not listed
IBC special provisions
Not listed
Portable tank / bulk container codes
Not listed
Tank special provisions
Not listed
EmS
F-A, S-B
Stowage and handling
Category A SW16 Category A SW16
Segregation
SGG18 SG35
Properties and observations · source text
Metal plates immersed in alkaline electrolyte in a glass, hard rubber or plastics receptacle. When electrically charged, may cause fire through short-circuiting of terminals. Alkaline electrolyte is corrosive to aluminium, zinc and tin. Reacts violently with acids. Causes burns to skin, eyes and mucous membranes. Used batteries being transported for disposal or reclamation should be carefully checked prior to shipment to ensure the integrity of each battery and its suitability for transport.
P801 This instruction applies to UN Nos. 2794, 2795 and 3028. The following packagings are authorized, provided that the provisions of 4.1.1.1, 4.1.1.2, 4.1.1.6, and 4.1.3 are met: (1) Rigid outer packagings, wooden slatted crates or pallets. Additionally, the following conditions shall be met: (a) Batteries’ stacks shall be in tiers separated by a layer of electrically non-conductive material; (b) Battery terminals shall not support the weight of other superimposed elements; (c) Batteries shall be packaged or secured to prevent inadvertent movement; (d) Batteries shall not leak under normal conditions of transport 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 (e) Batteries shall be protected against short circuits. (2) Stainless steel or plastics bins may also be used to transport used batteries. Additionally, the following conditions shall be met: (a) The bins shall be resistant to the electrolyte that was contained in the batteries; (b) The bins shall not be filled to a height greater than the height of their sides; (c) The outside of the bins shall be free of residues of electrolyte contained in the batteries; (d) Under normal conditions of transport, no electrolyte shall leak from the bins; (e) Measures shall be taken to ensure that filled bins cannot lose their content; and (f) Measures shall be taken to prevent short circuits (e.g. batteries are discharged, individual protection of the battery terminals, etc.). Note: The packagings authorized in (1) and (2) may exceed a net mass of 400 kg (see 4.1.3.3).
Sodium ion cells and batteries with organic electrolyte shall be transported as UN 3551 or 3552, as appropriate. Sodium ion cells and batteries with aqueous alkali electrolyte shall be transported as UN 2795 BATTERIES, WET, FILLED WITH ALKALI, electric storage.
Reference preview for Entry 1. Confirm the cargo classification and any conditions in the special provisions.
Corrosive 8
This UN may be carried as a limited quantity (Code allocation 1 L); if this consignment is shipped as LQ, the LQ mark must be applied and chapter 3.4 complied with
