Mark, You need to consult the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations, which are published at the end of each year, effective from January 1st in the immediately following year. The 45th Edition is the current reference. See www.iata.org. I think that you will find that the restrictions on NiCd batteries are minimal, but it may be useful to ask the battery manufacturer to stste a UN number for the batteries. Personally, I would recommenmd shipping separately, because of the mechanical damage to both batteries and holders that can result from transportation vibration and shock.
Best regards, Neil R. Barker C.Eng. MIEE MIEEE MSEE Manager Compliance Engineering e2v technologies ltd 106 Waterhouse Lane Chelmsford Essex CM1 2QU UK Tel: +44 (0)1245 453616 Fax: +44 (0)1245 453410 e-mail: [email protected] Web: http://www.e2vtechnologies.com From: Mark Schmidt [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: 02 April 2004 18:04 To: EMC-PSTC Subject: Nicad rechargeable Batteries Hello Group, Portable Equipment: Can somebody please tell me the proper way to ship Nicad rechargeable batteries? 1.5volt cells normally a pack of four cells installed, should they be charged or discharged. Should they ship installed in the unit or separate. Which standards may apply. Thank you. Mark Schmidt This message is from the IEEE EMC Society Product Safety Technical Committee emc-pstc discussion list. Visit our web site at: http://www.ieee-pses.org/ To cancel your subscription, send mail to: [email protected] with the single line: unsubscribe emc-pstc For help, send mail to the list administrators: Ron Pickard: [email protected] Dave Heald: [email protected] For policy questions, send mail to: Richard Nute: [email protected] Jim Bacher: [email protected] All emc-pstc postings are archived and searchable on the web at: http://www.ieeecommunities.org/emc-pstc
