International Transport Regulations 15 • Batteries (transport of complete batteries) Definition: Cell : a single encased electrochemical unit (one positive and one negative electrode) which exhibits a voltage differential across its two terminals. Battery: two or more cells which are electrically connected together. There are two options for the transport of electrolyte: • Fully regulated • Limited Quantities Step 6 You will find all the transport information in the identified Summary Sheet page, related to your given types of batteries or electrolyte or empty container to be shipped. LEFT page of Summary Sheet: Use the information of the Summary Sheet from left to right, the relevant provisions have been included in the Summary Sheet according to a logical and practical path. The differences in road, maritime and air transport and packaging requirements have been identified by different background colors and highlighted step by step. A white background is used where the provisions are applicable to more than one transport mode. The orange background applies to road transportation, pink applies to maritime transportation and blue applies to air transportation. On the LEFT page, the Summary Sheet contains the following information: Where applicable, a) UN Number, b) Proper shipping Name, c) Class d) Packing Group e) Hazard label f) Prerequisite, conformity to the general requirements g) Special provisions h) Exemption conditions i) Packing instructions j) Authorized packagings k) Quantity and weight limits l) Provisions applicable to road transportation (i.e. tunnel code, transport category, road transport exemptions) m) Marking and handling labels on packagings n) Overpack labels and markings o) Specific transport document required RIGHT page of Summary Sheet: On the opposite page (to the right), pictures illustrate an example of how to practically prepare packaging for shipment: how to protect cells and batteries from short-circuit, verify and use internal and external packaging, labelling and marking of packages.
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