Author: Ben Barrett

UN 0377 – 1.1B WASTE PRIMERS, CAP TYPE BY DOMESTIC ROAD

COMMODITY: Waste Small arms primers

MODE OF TRANSPORTATION: Domestic Road – Truck – only from Barnes Bullets facilities to a site for disposal.

Reference: According to the regulations, the word “waste” must be added to the hazardous material description in Column 2 of the Table, so that the proper shipping name is preceded by the word “Waste”.

Citation: 49 CFR172.101(9)

OVERVIEW

PROPER SHIPPING NAME:Waste Primers, cap typeLABEL:1.1B
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:UN 0377PLACARD:1.1
HAZARD CLASS/DIVISION:1.1BEMERG. INFO:Yes
PACKING GROUP:NoneTRAINING:Required
DOCUMENT:YesPACKAGING:Special
173.62
PI 133
MARKING:UN 0377 Waste Primers, cap type

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS TABLE

(1)Sym-
bols		(2)Hazardous materials descriptions and proper shipping names(3)Hazard class or Division(4)Identifi-cation Numbers(5)PG(6)Label Codes(7)Special provisions
(§172.102)		(8)Packaging (§173.***)(9)Quantity Limitations(see §§173.27 and 175.75)(10)Vessel
stowage
Excep-tionsNon-
bulk		BulkPassenger aircraft/ rail
Cargo aircraft onlyLoca-
tion		Other
(1)(2)(3)(4)(5)(6)(7)(8A)(8)(8C)(9A)(9B)(10A)(10B)
Primers, cap type
1.4BUN03771.1BNone62NoneForbidden75kg0525

CLASSIFICATION

Primers for small arms specially classified as 1.1B under EX 2018012057.

  • Only valid for transport from Barnes Bullets facilities to a site for disposal
  • Primers not exceeding 47.0 mg Net Explosives Mass

Citation: 49 CFR 173.56

PACKAGING INFORMATION

Primers for small arms transported as Division 1.1 B under EX 2018012057 must be packaged as follows:

as provided by Packing Instruction PI 133:

Further limited to:

  • Inner Packaging: Receptacles, plastic, each containing small arms waste primers completely immersed in Vascomill 10 oil with minimum 1-inch head space.
  • Intermediate Packaging: containing one inner packagings – Bags, plastic.
  • Outer Packaging: UN 4G fiberboard box, each containing not more than one inner packaging.

Citation: 49 CFR 173.62

SHIPPING PAPER REQUIREMENTS

1) Shipping description together and in order with no other information interspersed:

“UN 0377, Waste Primers, cap type, 1.1B”.

2) The total quantity ( net explosive mass) before or after the shipping description, in pounds and/or kilograms (lb or kg), covered by the shipping description.

3) The number and type of packages, before or after the shipping description, e.g. “10 boxes”. Commonly understood abbreviations may be used, e.g. “bx”.

4) EX number (Alternatively, this may appear on the package.) In the case o these waste primers, placing the EX number on the shipping paper may be the most efficient option.

5) Emergency Response Telephone Number

6) Shipper’s certification

HMDESCRIPTIONWEIGHT/LBS.
XUN 0377, Primers, cap type, 1.1B, net explosive mass= x,xxx lbs, EX#2018012057
(Insert gross weight)

Citation: 49 CFR 172.202

CARTON MARKING

Packages containing primers for small arms must display the following :

Label:

1) 1.1B

Markings

1) Identification number: “UN0377” ½” tall, or ¼” tall for 30 kg max, or an appropriate size for 5 kg max;

2) Proper shipping name: “ WASTE PRIMERS, CAP TYPE ”;

3) The specification package marking.

4) In addition, each carton may have to be marked with the consignor’s or the consignee’s name and address, see 49 CFR §172.301(d) for exceptions.*

5) EX number marking or alternative code “Small arms waste primers”. Alternatively, this may appear on the shipping paper.

Citation: 49 CFR §172.301; 172.400 ; 172.320

* Per 49 CFR §172.301(d), the package must be marked with the consignor or consignee’s name and address unless the package is:

(1) Transported by highway only and will not be transferred from one carrier to the other;

(2) Part of a carload lot, truckload lot or freight container load, and the entire contents of the rail car, truck or freight container are shipped from one consignor to one consignee.

OVERPACKS

An overpack is:

  • a pallet
  • a spec packaging within a non-spec packaging normally used for consolidation

The “OVERPACK” marking is only required if the package markings and label are not visible at least once, in which case the “overpack” marking (e.g. sticker) is required on only one side of the pallet or overpack box, and the UN number, proper shipping name and hazard label must be replicated, preferably next to the overpack marking.

UN 0377 WASTE PRIMERS, CAP  TYPE

Citation: 49 CFR §173.25

PLACARDS

Placards for 1.1 primers, cap type are required at any quantity. No compatibility group letter is required for road shipments.

Citation; 49 CFR 172.504(c)

UN 3091, Lithium Metal Button Cells contained in equipment, by International Air – within limits below

COMMODITY: Lithium metal button cell batteries contained equipment, with no spare batteries; Not exceeding 1 gram (g) lithium metal content per cell. Unlimited packages per consignment.

MODE OF TRANSPORTATION: International Air

OVERVIEW

This transport data sheet is for shipments of button cell lithium metal batteries with specific exceptions, when contained in the equipment with which they will be used. They are not subject to the regulations, except for the extensive requirements contained in Packing Instruction 969, General Requirements and Section II.

This transport data sheet does not cover various special provisions for: prototype batteries, special approvals, damaged or defective batteries, combinations of lithium ion and metal batteries or combinations of lithium batteries both contained in and packed with equipment, and batteries in vehicles.

PROPER SHIPPING NAME:Lithium metal batteries
contained in equipment		LABEL:No
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:UN 3091PLACARD:No
HAZARD CLASS/DIVISION:9EMERG. INFO TRANSMITTAL: No
PACKING GROUP:NoneTRAINING:Special
DOCUMENT:SpecialPACKAGING:Special
MARKING:No

DANGEROUS GOODS TABLE

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Classification

This transport data sheet uses the small lithium metal cells and batteries exceptions in IATA Packing Instruction 969 Section II, with the specific exceptions for button cells. Excepted lithium metal cells may not exceed 1 gram (g) lithium metal content each.

A battery is a collection of cells (Duracell 9v). Cells are often circular or cylindrical. A single cell “battery” (CR123A) is considered a cell, and must not exceed 1g lithium metal content. A “button cell” (DL 1/3N) means the height of the cell is less than the diameter (per IATA guidance). “Coin cells” (e.g., CR2032) look like coins and are button cells.

Lithium cells and batteries must meet requirements of the UN Manual of Tests and Criteria. The manufacture must record the test results and maintain them (indefinitely).

Citation: IATA DGR, PI 969 Section II

PACKAGING INFORMATION

Packaging must meet the general requirements of IATA DGR PI 969:

  1. Cells must be packed as follows:
    • protected against short circuits;
    • protected against unintentional activation of the equipment; and
    • the outer packaging must be quality, strong, and rigid and not defective or damaged.
  2. The equipment must be packed in strong rigid outer packagings constructed of suitable material of adequate strength and design in relation to the packaging’s capacity and its intended use.
  3. A package may contain more than one piece of equipment, up to a maximum of 5 kg net of lithium metal batteries.
  4. There is no gross weight limit for equipment containing lithium metal batteries.
  5. There is no limit of the number of packages in a shipment.

Citation: IATA DGR, PI 969

SHIPPING PAPER REQUIREMENTS

1) A dangerous goods declaration is not required.

2) The batteries do not need to be noted on the air waybill.

Citation: IATA DGR PI 970 Section II, Additional Requirements

CARTON MARKING

There are no marking requirements. The lithium battery mark is not required.

OVERPACKS

Packages may be placed in an overpack, and there are no marking requirements. The overpack may also contain packages of dangerous goods or non-dangerous goods not subject to the regulation provided they are chemically compatible. Cartridges for tools, blank are allowed.

Training

Each person who prepares a package for transport containing lithium cells or batteries, including cells or batteries packed with, or contained in, equipment in accordance with the conditions and limitations of this transport data sheet, must receive adequate instruction on these conditions and limitations, commensurate with their responsibilities.