Packing instructions concerning the use of IBCs

 

IBC01

PACKING INSTRUCTION

IBC01

The following IBCs are authorized, provided the general provisions of 4.1.14.1.2 and 4.1.3 are met: Metal (31A, 31B and 31N).

Special packing provision specific to RID and ADR:

 

BB1 For UN No. 3130, the openings of receptacles for this substance shall be tightly closed by means of two devices in series, one of which shall be screwed or secured in an equivalent manner.

 

IBC02

PACKING INSTRUCTION

IBC02

The following IBCs are authorized, provided the general provisions of 4.1.14.1.2 and 4.1.3 are met:

 

  1. Metal (31A, 31B and 31N);

  2. Rigid plastics (31H1 and 31H2);

  3. Composite (31HZ1).

 

 

Special packing provisions:

 

B5 For UN Nos. 1791, 2014, 2984 and 3149, IBCs shall be provided with a device to allow venting during carriage. The inlet to the venting device shall be sited in the vapour space of the IBC under maximum filling conditions during carriage.

 

B7 For UN Nos. 1222 and 1865, IBCs with a capacity greater than 450 litres are not permitted due to the substance’s potential for explosion when carried in large volumes.

 

B8 The pure form of this substance shall not be transported in IBCs since it is known to have a vapour pressure of more than 110 kPa at 50 °C or 130 kPa at 55 °C.

 

B15 For UN No. 2031 with more than 55% nitric acid, the permitted use of rigid plastics IBCs and of composite IBCs with a rigid plastics inner receptacle shall be two years from their date of manufacture.

 

B16 For UN No. 3375, IBCs of type 31A and 31N are not allowed without competent authority approval.

Special packing provisions specific to RID and ADR:

 

BB2 For UN No.1203, notwithstanding special provision 534 (see 3.3.1), IBCs shall only be used when the actual vapour pressure is not more than 110 kPa at 50 ºC, or 130 kPa at 55 ºC.

 

BB4 For UN Nos. 1133, 1139, 1169, 1197, 1210, 1263, 1266, 1286, 1287, 1306, 1866, 1993 and 1999, assigned to

packing group III in accordance with 2.2.3.1.4, IBCs with a capacity greater than 450 litres are not permitted.

 

IBC03

PACKING INSTRUCTION

IBC03

The following IBCs are authorized, provided the general provisions of 4.1.14.1.2 and 4.1.3 are met:

 

  1. Metal (31A, 31B and 31N);

  2. Rigid plastics (31H1 and 31H2);

 

 

(3) Composite (31HZ1, 31HA2, 31HB2, 31HN2, 31HD2 and 31HH2).

Special packing provision:

 

B8 The pure form of this substance shall not be carried in IBCs since it is known to have a vapour pressure of more than 110 kPa at 50 °C or 130 kPa at 55 °C.

B19 For UN Nos. 3532 and 3534, IBCs shall be designed and constructed to permit the release of gas or vapour to prevent a build-up of pressure that could rupture the IBCs in the event of loss of stabilization.

IBC04

PACKING INSTRUCTION

IBC04

The following IBCs are authorized, provided the general provisions of 4.1.14.1.2 and 4.1.3 are met:

Metal (11A, 11B, 11N, 21A, 21B, 21N, 31A, 31B and 31N).

 

IBC05

PACKING INSTRUCTION

IBC05

The following IBCs are authorized, provided the general provisions of 4.1.14.1.2 and 4.1.3 are met: (1) Metal (11A, 11B, 11N, 21A, 21B, 21N, 31A, 31B and 31N).);

(2) Rigid plastics (11H1, 11H2, 21H1, 21H2, 31H1 and 31H2);

 

(3) Composite (11HZ1, 21HZ1 and 31HZ1).

 

IBC06

PACKING INSTRUCTION

IBC06

The following IBCs are authorized, provided the general provisions of 4.1.14.1.2 and 4.1.3 are met: (1) Metal (11A, 11B, 11N, 21A, 21B, 21N, 31A, 31B and 31N);

(2) Rigid plastics (11H1, 11H2, 21H1, 21H2, 31H1 and 31H2);

 

(3) Composite (11HZ1, 11HZ2, 21HZ1, 21HZ2 and 31HZ1).

Additional requirement:

 

Where the solid may become liquid during carriage see 4.1.3.4.

Special packing provisions:

 

B12 For UN No. 2907, IBCs shall meet the packing group II performance level. IBCs meeting the test criteria of packing group I shall not be used.

 

IBC07

PACKING INSTRUCTION

IBC07

The following IBCs are authorized, provided the general provisions of 4.1.14.1.2 and 4.1.3 are met: (1) Metal (11A, 11B, 11N, 21A, 21B, 21N, 31A, 31B and 31N);

(2) Rigid plastics (11H1, 11H2, 21H1, 21H2, 31H1 and 31H2);

 

  1. Composite (11HZ1, 11HZ2, 21HZ1, 21HZ2 and 31HZ1);

  2. Wooden (11C, 11D and 11F).

 

Additional requirements:

 

  1. Where the solid may become liquid during carriage see 4.1.3.4.

  2. Liners of wooden IBCs shall be siftproof.

 

Special packing provision:

 

B18 For UN Nos. 3531 and 3533, IBCs shall be designed and constructed to permit the release of gas or vapour to prevent a build-up of pressure that could rupture the IBCs in the event of loss of stabilization.

IBC08

PACKING INSTRUCTION

IBC08

The following IBCs are authorized, provided the general provisions of 4.1.14.1.2 and 4.1.3 are met:

 

(1) Metal (11A, 11B, 11N, 21A, 21B, 21N, 31A, 31B and 31N); (2) Rigid plastics (11H1, 11H2, 21H1, 21H2, 31H1 and 31H2);

  1. Composite (11HZ1, 11HZ2, 21HZ1, 21HZ2 and 31HZ1);

  2. Fibreboard (11G);

  3. Wooden (11C, 11D and 11F);

 

 

 

(6) Flexible (13H1, 13H2, 13H3, 13H4, 13H5, 13L1, 13L2, 13L3, 13L4, 13M1 and 13M2).

Additional requirement:

 

Where the solid may become liquid during carriage see 4.1.3.4.

Special packing provisions:

 

B3 Flexible IBCs shall be sift-proof and water-resistant or shall be fitted with a sift-proof and water-restistant liner.

 

B4 Flexible, fibreboard or wooden IBCs shall be sift-proof and water-resistant or shall be fitted with a sift-proof and water-resistant liner.

 

B6 For UN Nos. 1363, 1364, 1365, 1386, 1408, 1841, 2211, 2217, 2793 and 3314, IBCs are not required to meet the IBC testing requirements of Chapter 6.5.

 

B13 Note: For UN Nos. 1748, 2208, 2880, 3485, 3486 and 3487, carriage by sea in IBCs is prohibited according to the IMDG Code.

Special packing provision specific to RID and ADR

 

BB3 For UN 3509, IBCs are not required to meet the requirements of 4.1.1.3.

 

IBCs meeting the requirements of 6.5.5, made leak tight or fitted with a leak tight and puncture resistant sealed liner or bag, shall be used.

When the only residues are solids which are not liable to become liquid at temperatures likely to be encountered during carriage, flexible IBCs may be used.

When liquid residues are present, rigid IBCs that provide a means of retention (e.g. absorbent material) shall be used.

Before being filled and handed over for carriage, every IBC shall be inspected to ensure that it is free from corrosion, contamination or other damage. Any IBC showing signs of reduced strength, shall no longer be used (minor dents and scratches are not considered as reducing the strength of the IBC).

IBCs intended for the carriage of packagings, discarded, empty, uncleaned with residues of Class 5.1 shall be so constructed or adapted that the goods cannot come into contact with wood or any other combustible material.

 

IBC99

PACKING INSTRUCTION

IBC99

Only IBCs which are approved for these goods by the competent authority may be used. A copy of the competent authority approval shall accompany each consignment or the transport document shall include an indication that the packaging was approved by the competent authority.

IBC100

PACKING INSTRUCTION

IBC100

This instruction applies to UN Nos. 0082, 0222, 0241, 0331 and 0332.

The following IBCs are authorized, provided the general provisions of 4.1.14.1.2 and 4.1.3 and special provisions of

4.1.5 are met:

 

(1) Metal (11A, 11B, 11N, 21A, 21B, 21N, 31A, 31B and 31N); (2) Flexible (13H2, 13H3, 13H4, 13L2, 13L3, 13L4 and 13M2); (3) Rigid plastics (11H1, 11H2, 21H1, 21H2, 31H1 and 31H2);

(4) Composite (11HZ1, 11HZ2, 21HZ1, 21HZ2, 31HZ1 and 31HZ2).

Additional requirements:

 

  1. IBCs shall only be used for free flowing substances.

  2. Flexible IBCs shall only be used for solids.

 

Special packing provisions:

 

B3 For UN No. 0222, flexible IBCs shall be sift-proof and water resistant or shall be fitted with a sift-proof and water resistant liner.

 

B9 For UN No. 0082, this packing instruction may only be used when the substances are mixtures of ammonium nitrate or other inorganic nitrates with other combustible substances which are not explosive ingredients. Such explosives shall not contain nitroglycerin, similar liquid organic nitrates, or chlorates. Metal IBCs are not authorized.

 

B10 For UN No. 0241, this packing instruction may only be used for substances which consist of water as an essential ingredient and high proportions of ammonium nitrate or other oxidizing substances some or all of which are in solution. The other constituents may include hydrocarbons or aluminium powder, but shall not include nitro-derivatives such as trinitrotoluene. Metal IBCs are not authorized.

 

B17 For UN No. 0222, metal IBCs are not authorized.

 

IBC520

PACKING INSTRUCTION

   

IBC520

This instruction applies to organic peroxides and self-reactive substances of type F.

The IBCs listed below are authorized for the formulations listed, provided the general provisions of 4.1.14.1.2 and

4.1.3 and special provisions of 4.1.7.2 are met.

For formulations not listed below, only IBCs which are approved by the competent authority may be used (see 4.1.7.2.2).

UN No.

Organic peroxide

Type of IBC

Maximum quantity (litres/kg)

Control Tempe- rature

Emer-gency Tempera- ture

3109

ORGANIC PEROXIDE, TYPE F, LIQUID

       

tert-Butyl cumyl peroxide

31HA1

1000

   

tert-Butyl hydroperoxide, not more than 72% with water

31A

1 250

   

tert-Butyl peroxyacetate, not more than 32% in diluent type A

31A

31HA1

1 250

1 000

   

tert-Butyl peroxybenzoate, not more than 32% in diluent type A

31A

1 250

   

tert-Butyl peroxy-3,5,5-trimethylhexanoate, not more than 37% in diluent type A

31A

31HA1

1 250

1 000

   

Cumyl hydroperoxide, not more than 90% in diluent type A

31HA1

1 250

   

Dibenzoyl peroxide, not more than 42% as a stable dispersion in water

31H1

1 000

   

Di-tert-butyl peroxide, not more than 52% in diluent type A

31A

31HA1

1 250

1 000

   

1,1-Di-(tert-butylperoxy) cyclohexane, not more than 42% in diluent type A

31H1

1 000

   

1,1-Di-(tert-butylperoxy) cyclohexane, not more than 37% in diluent type A

31A

1 250

   

Dilauroyl peroxide, not more than 42%, stable dispersion, in water

31HA1

1 000

   

Isopropyl cumyl hydroperoxide, not more than 72% in diluent type A

31HA1

1 250

   

p-Menthyl hydroperoxide, not more than 72% in diluent type A

31HA1

1 250

   

Peroxyacetic acid, stabilized, not more than 17%

31A

31H1

31H2

31HA1

1 500

1 500

1 500

1 500

   

3110

ORGANIC PEROXIDE, TYPE F, SOLID

       

Dicumyl peroxide

31A

31H1

31HA1

 

2 000

   

3119

ORGANIC PEROXIDE, TYPE F, LIQUID, TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED

       

tert-Amyl peroxypivalate, not more than 32% in diluent type A

31A

1 250

+10 °C

+15 °C

tert-Butyl peroxy-2-ethylhexanoate, not more than 32% in diluent type B

31HA1

31A

1 000

1 250

+30 °C

+30 °C

+35 °C

+35 °C

tert-Butyl peroxyneodecanoate, not more than 32% in diluent type A

31A

1 250

0 °C

+10 °C

tert-Butyl peroxyneodecanoate, not more than 52%, stable dispersion, in water

31A

1 250

-5 °C

+5 °C

tert-Butyl peroxypivalate, not more than 27% in diluent type B

31HA1

31A

1 000

1 250

+10 °C

+10 °C

+15 °C

+15 °C

Cumyl peroxyneodecanoate, not more than 52%, stable dispersion, in water

31A

1 250

-15 °C

- 5 °C

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IBC520

PACKING INSTRUCTION (cont’d)

   

IBC520

UN No.

Organic peroxide

Type of IBC

Maximum quantity (litres)

Control Tempe- rature

Emer-gency Tempera- ture

3119

(cont'd)

tert-Butyl peroxyneodecanoate, not more than 42% stable dispersion, in water

31A

1 250

- 5 °C

+ 5 °C

Di-(4-tert-butylcyclohexyl) peroxydicarbonate, not more than 42%, stable dispersion, in water

31HA1

1 000

+30 °C

+35 °C

Dicetyl peroxydicarbonate, not more than 42%, stable dispersion, in water

31HA1

1 000

+30 °C

+35 °C

Di-(2-neodecanoylperoxyisopropyl)benzene, not more than 42%, stable dispersion, in water

31A

1 250

-15 °C

-5 °C

3-Hydroxy-1,1-dimethylbutyl peroxyneodecanoate, not more than 52%, stable dispersion, in water

31A

1 250

-15 °C

-5 °C

Di-(2-ethylhexyl) peroxydicarbonate, not more than 62%, stable dispersion, in water

31A

1 250

-20 °C

-10 °C

31HA1

1000

-20°C

-10°C

Dimyristyl peroxydicarbonate, not more than 42%, stable dispersion, in water

31HA1

1 000

+15 °C

+20 °C

Di-(3,5,5-trimethylhexanoyl) peroxide, not more than 52% in diluent type A

31HA1

31A

1 000

1 250

+10 °C

+10 °C

+15 °C

+15 °C

Di-(3,5,5-trimethylhexanoyl) peroxide, not more than 52%, stable dispersion, in water

31A

1 250

+10 °C

+15 °C

1,1,3,3-Tetramethylbutyl peroxyneodecanoate, not more than 52%, stable dispersion, in water

31A

31HA1

1 250

1 000

- 5 °C

-5 °C

+ 5 °C

+5 °C

1,1,3,3-Tetramethylbutyl peroxy-2-ethylhexanoate, not more than 67%, in diluent type A

31HA1

1000

+15 ºC

+20 ºC

Dicyclohexylperoxydicarbonate, not more than 42% as a stable dispersion, in water

31A

1 250

+10 °C

+15 °C

 

Diisobutyryl peroxide, not more than 28% as a stable dispersion in water

31HA1

31A

1 000

1 250

-20 ºC

-20 ºC

-10 ºC

-10 ºC

 

Diisobutyryl peroxide, not more than 42% as a stable dispersion in water

31HA1

31A

1 000

1 250

-25 ºC

-25 ºC

-15 ºC

-15 ºC

3120

ORGANIC PEROXIDE, TYPE F, SOLID, TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED

No formulation listed

       

Additional requirements:

 

  1. IBCs shall be provided with a device to allow venting during carriage. The inlet to the pressure-relief device shall be sited in the vapour space of the IBC under maximum filling conditions during carriage.

  2. To prevent explosive rupture of metal IBCs or composite IBCs with complete metal casing, the emergency-relief devices shall be designed to vent all the decomposition products and vapours evolved during self-accelerating decomposition or during a period of not less than one hour of fire-engulfment as calculated by the formula in 4.2.1.13.8. The control and emergency temperatures specified in this packing instruction are based on a non-insulated IBC. When consigning an organic peroxide in an IBC in accordance with this instruction, it is the responsibility of the consignor to ensure that:

    1. the pressure and emergency relief devices installed on the IBC are designed to take appropriate account of the self-accelerating decomposition of the organic peroxide and of fire-engulfment; and

    2. when applicable, the control and emergency temperatures indicated are appropriate, taking into account the design (e.g. insulation) of the IBC to be used.

 

 

IBC620

PACKING INSTRUCTION

IBC620

This instruction applies to UN No. 3291.

The following IBCs are authorized, provided the general provisions of 4.1.1, except 4.1.1.15, 4.1.2 and 4.1.3 are met: Rigid, leakproof IBCs conforming to the packing group II performance level.

Additional requirements:

 

  1. There shall be sufficient absorbent material to absorb the entire amount of liquid present in the IBC.

  2. IBCs shall be capable of retaining liquids.

  3. IBCs intended to contain sharp objects such as broken glass and needles shall be resistant to puncture.

 

Packing instructions concerning the use of large packagings

 

LP01

PACKING INSTRUCTION (LIQUIDS)

LP01

The following large packagings are authorized provided the general provision of 4.1.1 and 4.1.3 are met:

Inner packagings

Large outer packagings

Packing group I

Packing group II

Packing group III

Glass 10 litres

Steel (50A)

 

Not allowed

 

Not allowed

 

Maximum capacity: 3 m3

Plastics 30 litres

Aluminium (50B)

Metal 40 litres

Metal other than steel or aluminium (50N)

 

Rigid plastics (50H)

 

Natural wood (50C)

 

Plywood (50D)

 

Reconstituted wood (50F)

 

Fibreboard (50G)


 

LP02

PACKING INSTRUCTION (SOLIDS)

LP02

The following large packagings are authorized provided the general provisions of 4.1.1 and 4.1.3 are met:

Inner packagings

Large outer packagings

Packing group I

Packing group II

Packing group III

Glass 10 kg

Steel (50A)

   

 

Maximum capacity: 3 m3

Plastics 50 kg

Aluminium (50B)

Metal 50 kg

Metal other than steel or aluminium (50N)

Paper a, b 50 kg

Fibre a, b 50 kg

Rigid plastics (50H)

 

Natural wood (50C)

 

Plywood (50D)

 

Reconstituted wood (50F)

 

Fibreboard (50G)

 

Flexible plastics (51H) c

These inner packagings shall not be used when the substances being carried may become liquid during carriage.

These inner packagings shall be sift-proof.

To be used with flexible inner packagings only.

Special packing provisions:

L2 Deleted.

L3 Note: For UN Nos. 2208 and 3486, carriage by sea in large packagings is prohibited.


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LP02

PACKING INSTRUCTION (SOLIDS) (cont'd)

LP02

Special packing provision specific to RID and ADR:

LL1 For UN 3509, large packagings are not required to meet the requirements of 4.1.1.3.

Large packagings meeting the requirements of 6.6.4, made leak tight or fitted with a leak tight and puncture resistant sealed liner or bag, shall be used.

When the only residues are solids which are not liable to become liquid at temperatures likely to be encountered during carriage, flexible large packagings may be used.

When liquid residues are present, rigid large packagings that provide a means of retention (e.g. absorbent material) shall be used.

Before being filled and handed over for carriage, every large packaging shall be inspected to ensure that it is free from corrosion, contamination or other damage. Any large packaging showing signs of reduced strength, shall no longer be used (minor dents and scratches are not considered as reducing the strength of the large packaging).

Large packagings intended for the carriage of packagings, discarded, empty, uncleaned with residues of Class

5.1 shall be so constructed or adapted that the goods cannot come into contact with wood or any other combustible material.

 

LP99

PACKING INSTRUCTION

LP99

Only large packagings which are approved for these goods by the competent authority may be used. A copy of the competent authority approval shall accompany each consignment or the transport document shall include an indication that the packaging was approved by the competent authority.

 

LP101

PACKING INSTRUCTION

LP101

The following packagings are authorized, provided the general provisions of 4.1.1 and 4.1.3 and special provisions of

4.1.5 are met:

Inner packagings

Intermediate packagings

Large packagings

 

Not necessary

 

Not necessary

Steel (50A) Aluminium (50B)

Metal other than steel or aluminium (50N)

Rigid plastics (50H) Natural wood (50C) Plywood (50D)

Reconstituted wood (50F) Fibreboard (50G)

Special packing provision:

 

L1 For UN Nos. 0006, 0009, 0010, 0015, 0016, 0018, 0019, 0034, 0035, 0038, 0039, 0048, 0056, 0137, 0138,

0168, 0169, 0171, 0181, 0182, 0183, 0186, 0221, 0243, 0244, 0245, 0246, 0254, 0280, 0281, 0286, 0287,

0297, 0299, 0300, 0301, 0303, 0321, 0328, 0329, 0344, 0345, 0346, 0347, 0362, 0363, 0370, 0412, 0424,

0425, 0434, 0435, 0436, 0437, 0438, 0451, 0488, 0502 and 0510:

Large and robust explosives articles, normally intended for military use, without their means of initiation or with their means of initiation containing at least two effective protective features, may be carried unpackaged. When such articles have propelling charges or are self-propelled, their ignition systems shall be protected against stimuli encountered during normal conditions of carriage. A negative result in Test Series 4 on an unpackaged article indicates that the article can be considered for carriage unpackaged. Such unpackaged articles may be fixed to cradles or contained in crates or other suitable handling devices.

LP102

PACKING INSTRUCTION

LP102

The following packagings are authorized, provided the general provisions of 4.1.1 and 4.1.3 and special provisions of

4.1.5 are met:

Inner packagings

Intermediate packagings

Outer packagings

Bags

water resistant

 

Receptacles

fibreboard metal plastics wood

 

Sheets

fibreboard, corrugated

 

Tubes

fibreboard

 

Not necessary

 

Steel (50A) Aluminium (50B) Metal other than steel or aluminium (50N) Rigid plastics (50H) Natural wood (50C) Plywood (50D)

Reconstituted wood (50F) Fibreboard (50G)

 

LP200

PACKING INSTRUCTION

LP200

This instruction applies to UN No. 1950.

The following large packagings are authorized for aerosols, provided that the general provisions of 4.1.1 and 4.1.3 are met:

Rigid large packagings conforming to the packing group II performance level, made of: 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).

Special packing provision:

L2 The large packagings shall be designed and constructed to prevent dangerous movement of the aerosols and inadvertent discharge during normal conditions of carriage. For waste aerosols carried in accordance with special provision 327, the large packagings shall have a means of retaining any free liquid that might escape during carriage, e.g. absorbent material. The large packagings shall be adequately ventilated to prevent the creation of a flammable atmosphere and the build-up of pressure.

LP621

PACKING INSTRUCTION

LP621

This instruction applies to UN No. 3291.

The following large packagings are authorized, provided the general provisions of 4.1.1 and 4.1.3 are met:

 

  1. For clinical waste placed in inner packagings: Rigid, leakproof large packagings conforming to the requirements of Chapter 6.6 for solids, at the packing group II performance level, provided there is sufficient absorbent material to absorb the entire amount of liquid present and the large packaging is capable of retaining liquids;

  2. For packages containing larger quantities of liquid: Large rigid packagings conforming to the requirements of Chapter 6.6, at the packing group II performance level, for liquids.

 

Additional requirement:

 

Large packagings intended to contain sharp objects such as broken glass and needles shall be resistant to puncture and retain liquids under the performance test conditions in Chapter 6.6.

 

LP902

PACKING INSTRUCTION

LP902

This instruction applies to UN No. 3268.

Packaged articles:

The following packagings are authorized, provided the general provisions of 4.1.1 and 4.1.3 are met:

Packagings conforming to the packing group III performance level. The packagings shall be designed and constructed to prevent movement of the articles and inadvertent operation during normal conditions of carriage.

Unpackaged articles:

The articles may also be carried unpackaged in dedicated handling devices or cargo transport units when moved from where they are manufactured to an assembly plant.

Additional requirement:

Any pressure receptacle shall be in accordance with the requirements of the competent authority for the substance(s) contained in the pressure receptacle(s).

 

LP903

PACKING INSTRUCTION

LP903

This instruction applies to UN Nos. 3090, 3091, 3480 and 3481.

The following large packagings are authorized for a single battery, including for a battery contained in equipment, provided that the general provisions of 4.1.1 and 4.1.3 are met:

Rigid large packagings conforming to the packing group II performance level, made of:

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).

The battery shall be packed so that the battery is protected against damage that may be caused by its movement or placement within the large packaging.

Additional requirement:

   

Batteries shall be protected against short circuit.

LP904

PACKING INSTRUCTION

LP904

This instruction applies to single damaged or defective batteries of UN Nos. 3090, 3091, 3480 and 3481, including those contained in equipment.

The following large packagings are authorized for a single damaged or defective battery and for a single damaged or defective battery contained in equipment, provided the general provisions of 4.1.1 and 4.1.3 are met

For batteries and equipment containing batteries, large packagings made of:

steel (50A)

   

aluminium (50B)

metal other than steel or aluminium (50N)

rigid plastics (50H)

plywood (50D)

   

Packagings shall conform to the packing group II performance level.

  1. Each damaged or defective battery or equipment containing such a battery shall be individually packed in an inner packaging and placed inside an outer packaging. The inner packaging or outer packaging shall be leak- proof to prevent the potential release of electrolyte.

  2. Each inner packaging shall be surrounded by sufficient non-combustible and non-conductive thermal insulation material to protect against a dangerous evolution of heat.

  3. Sealed packagings shall be fitted with a venting device when appropriate.

  4. Appropriate measures shall be taken to minimize the effects of vibrations and shocks, prevent movement of the battery within the package that may lead to further damage and a dangerous condition during carriage. Cushioning material that is non-combustible and non-conductive may also be used to meet this requirement.

  5. Non combustibility shall be assessed according to a standard recognized in the country where the packaging is designed or manufactured.

For leaking batteries, sufficient inert absorbent material shall be added to the inner or outer packaging to absorb any release of electrolyte.

Additional requirement:

Batteries shall be protected against short circuit.

 

(Deleted)

Special packing provisions for goods of Class 1

The general provisions of Section 4.1.1 shall be met.

All packagings for Class 1 goods shall be so designed and constructed that:
(a) They will protect the explosives, prevent them escaping and cause no increase in the risk of
unintended ignition or initiation when subjected to normal conditions of carriage including
foreseeable changes in temperature, humidity and pressure;
(b) The complete package can be handled safely in normal conditions of carriage; and
(c) The packages will withstand any loading imposed on them by foreseeable stacking to which
they will be subject during carriage so that they do not add to the risk presented by the
explosives, the containment function of the packagings is not harmed, and they are not
distorted in a way or to an extent which will reduce their strength or cause instability of a stack.

All explosive substances and articles, as prepared for carriage, shall have been classified in
accordance with the procedures detailed in 2.2.1.

Class 1 goods shall be packed in accordance with the appropriate packing instruction shown in
Column (8) of Table A of Chapter 3.2, as detailed in 4.1.4.

Unless otherwise specified in ADR, packagings, including IBCs and large packagings, shall conform
to the requirements of chapters 6.1, 6.5 or 6.6, as appropriate, and shall meet their test requirements
for packing group II.

The closure device of packagings containing liquid explosives shall ensure a double protection against
leakage.

The closure device of metal drums shall include a suitable gasket; if a closure device includes a screwthread,
the ingress of explosive substances into the screw-thread shall be prevented.

Packagings for water soluble substances shall be water resistant. Packagings for desensitized or
phlegmatized substances shall be closed to prevent changes in concentration during carriage.

When the packaging includes a double envelope filled with water which may freeze during transport,
a sufficient quantity of an anti-freeze agent shall be added to the water to prevent freezing. Anti-freeze
that could create a fire hazard because of its inherent flammability shall not be used.

Nails, staples and other closure devices made of metal without protective covering shall not penetrate
to the inside of the outer packaging unless the inner packaging adequately protects the explosives
against contact with the metal.

Inner packagings, fittings and cushioning materials and the placing of explosive substances or articles
in packages shall be accomplished in a manner which prevents the explosive substances or articles
from becoming loose in the outer packaging under normal conditions of carriage. Metallic
components of articles shall be prevented from making contact with metal packagings. Articles
containing explosive substances not enclosed in an outer casing shall be separated from each other in
order to prevent friction and impact. Padding, trays, partitioning in the inner or outer packaging,
mouldings or receptacles may be used for this purpose.
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