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(h) Proper United Nations identification
(3) The batteries must be adequately
number (UNID) from the HMT must be included.-
protected and securely packaged in a strong fiberboard or
(i)
If shipping name contains "N.O.S., " then
wooden box, a fiber or metal drum, or palletized, in
the technical name must be provided by the shipper. In
accordance with DOT regulations, to withstand conditions
addition, the National Stock Number (NSN) and type number
normal to shipment.
may be provided by the shipper:
(4) When single or multi-cell batteries are
(2) Examples:
packed and then overpacked in another container, all free
For a lithium battery listed in the HMT, which is being shipped
space should be taken up by using suitable packing materials
as HW:
(such as Vermiculite, Absorbent grade, Hazardous Material,
NSN 5640-01-324-2664, SOS: GSA, Advice Code 2B) which
"Waste, lithium battery
are non-conductive and non-combustible.
UN3090"
(1) Packaging Damaged Batteries:
6135-01-036-3495, BA-5590/U - Optional
(a) Damaged batteries should not be
For a mercury battery not listed in the HMT, which is
packaged with undamaged batteries.
being shipped as HW:
(b) Damaged batteries with cells that
"Waste, environmentally hazardous substances,
have ruptured, or otherwise have sharp edges, should first be
solid, n.o.s.
placed in a fiberboard container which is sealed by non-
UN3077
conductive non-metallic means. This container should then be
Mercury battery"
overpacked in another container and sealed by non-
6135-00-125-5265, BA-1030/U - Optional
conductive non-metallic means. All free space between boxes
For a nickel-admium battery with vent/filler caps listed in the
should be taken up by using suitable non-combustible
HMT, which is being shipped as hazardous material:
packaging materials. The overpacking should be able to
"Battery, wet, filled with alkali
contain any leakage from the batteries.
UN2795"
b.
Marking Requirements. The HMT specifies
Nickel-cadmium battery, vented -
Optionallectric
marking requirements for listed hazardous materials. In
storage, 8
addition, marking and labeling of the top and sides of the
6140-0(635-3394, BB-403/U - Optional
package should be in accordance with MIL-STD 129.
c.
Labeling. For batteries listed in the HMT,
(1) General rules:
labeling must be in accordance with HMT requirements.
(a) When shipping hazardous batteries
(a) The label must be printed or affixed near
which are listed in the HMT, use the item's proper shipping
the proper shipping name.
name as listed in the HMT. If the batteries are not listed in the
(b) Hazardous
warning
labels
are
HMT, use their technical name.
PROHIBITED on packages that DO NOT contain hazardous
(b) When shipping hazardous waste, use
materials.
the word "Waste" as a part of the proper shipping name, or
d.
Shipment of batteries may require shipping
mark the container as follows:
papers and/ or manifesting of hazardous waste for disposal.
"HAZARDOUS WASTE - Federal Law Prohibits Improper
Coordinate with your local ITO for shipping paper
Disposal. If found, contact the nearest police or public safety
requirements, and your local IEO if manifesting of hazardous
authority or the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
waste is required.
Generator's Name and Address__________________
(a) Shipping papers are required for shipment
Manifest Document Number_____________________
of hazardous material on public roads and highways.
(c) Markings must be durable, in English, and
(b) A manifest is required for shipment of HW
printed on or affixed to container, plastic sheeting, or on a
on public roads and highways.
hang tag.
2-7.
Disposition and Disposal
(d) Markings must be in a contrasting color to
CAUTION
the packaging materials, and must not be obscured.
DO NOT accumulate or store waste bat-
(e) The names and addresses of the
teries for disposal for more than 90 days.
consignor and the consignee must be marked on the
In accordance with DoD Consolidated Hazardous
container.
Material/Hazardous Waste Disposal Guidance, batteries
(f) The container must be marked for proper
designated in Table 2-1 as HW for disposal may be disposed
orientation with directional arrows on two sides, if applicable
of via the local servicing DRMO. In addition, HW may be
(e.g., for a battery with a vent/filler cap).
disposed via local contract Disposal of HW via local contract
(g) Proper shipping name from the HMT must
must be
be in-cluded.
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