Non Spillable Battery Shipping By Air

Shipping non spillable wet batteries in accordance with 49cfr 173 159 and usg 11 an iata usg 11 non spillable wet electric storage battery may be regarded as not subject to the regulations if the battery and its outer packaging are plainly and durably marked non spillable or non spillable battery.

Non spillable battery shipping by air.

For all modes of transportation a written report in accordance with 171 16 a is required if a fire violent rupture explosion or dangerous evolution of heat occurs as a direct result of a non spillable battery. Protect terminals by completely covering them with an insulating non conductive material e g using electrical tape or enclosing each battery separately in a plastic bag or packing each battery in fully enclosed inner packaging to. Selecting strong outer packaging. A battery that is sealed is not necessarily non spillable.

C non spillable batteries are excepted from the packaging requirements of 173 159 under the following conditions. We have assembled this illustrative guide to help you safely pack and ship many kinds of batteries. In some cases such as with alkaline or certain nonspillable lead acid batteries your responsibilities may be limited to simple steps such as. Carefully protecting battery terminals to prevent sparking or short circuit.

And carefully preparing the interior.