Transport Details for AGM & GEL Batteries
PRODUCT SAFETY DATA
PRODUCT A.G.M Batteries (Absorbed Glass Mat)
Lead acid electric storage batteries with immobilized dilute sulphuric acid absorbed into the plates.
Batteries are totally sealed with no danger of leakage.
PRODUCT GEL Batteries (Gel filled batteries)
Lead acid electric storage batteries with the electrolyte immobilized in a silica gel.
Batteries are totally sealed with no danger of leakage.
TYPE OF CONTAINER Polypropylene "Non Spillable"
TECHNICAL NAME Lead Acid Accumulator
COMPONENTS Lead
Lead Dioxide
Immobilized Sulphuric Acid (Max Strength of 40%)
HAZARDOUS CLASSIFICATION (Batteries: immobilized electrolyte)
UN Number 2800, Class 8.
Unregulated by DOT for transportation by Road Rail , Sea and Air, because they meet the requirements of: 49 CFR 173.159 (d)
The only transportation requirements are:
1. The batteries must be securely packed in such a way as to prevent the possibility of short circuiting.
2. The Battery and outer packaging must be labelled " NONSPILLABLE BATTERY"
INTERNATIONAL AIR These batteries are unregulated for air transport because they meet the requirements of: Special Provision "A 67" as promulgated by the International Civil
TRANSPORT ASSOCIATION Aviation Association (IATA) and (ICAO). They also meet the vibration and Pressure Differential Tests of the International Maritime Dangerous Goods.
CLASSIFICATION (IMDG) regulations.
Transport Details for Wet Flooded Batteries
PRODUCT SAFETY DATA
PRODUCT Lead acid electric storage batteries filled with dilute sulphuric acid
TECHNICAL NAME Lead Acid Accumulator
COMPONENTS Lead, Lead Dioxide, Lead Sulphate, Sulphuric Acid (Max Strength of 40%)
HAZARDOUS CLASSIFICATION (Batteries filled with liquid electrolyte) Corrosive Group 8
U.N NUMBER 2794
PACKING GROUP 3
TYPE OF CONTAINER Polypropylene
INTERNATIONAL AIR TRANSPORT Not classified for transport by air.
CLASSIFICATION