REMINGTON HAZARDOUS MATERIALS TRANSPORT DATA SHEET

COMMODITY: Blank small arms ammunition (shotshell, rimfire and centerfire) as 1.4S; 25 kg net maximum per package; 50 caliber / 8 gauge or less, inert bullets or tracer only; or above 50 Cal/8 gauge with an EX approval.

MODE OF TRANSPORTATION: International Air

CLASSIFICATION & REQUIREMENTS

PROPER SHIPPING NAME:	Cartridges, small arms, blank	LABEL:	1.4S
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:	UN0014	PLACARD:	N/A
HAZARD CLASS/DIVISION:	1.4S	EMERGENCY:	Yes
PACKING GROUP:	None	TRAINING:	Every 2 Years
DOCUMENT:	Special	PACKAGING:	PI 130
MARKING:	Yes

DANGEROUS GOODS LIST

LIMITED QUANTITIES

Unlike other modes of transport, small arms ammunition is forbidden to ship as a limited quantity by international air. Industry is not pursuing the ability to ship ammo as LQ by international air because:

• Unlike other modes where LQ has significant cost savings, the only exception by air is from package testing; there is no exception from shipping papers or labeling.
• Unlike other modes where the 5 kg limitation applies to each inner package, the 5kg limit in international air applies to the entire shipping case. A majority of ammunition packages would not qualify.
• Many airlines have filed variations prohibiting LQ shipments.

As a consequence, industry got the LQ surface mark approved for LQ air transport domestically in the USA, and obtained an example in IATA that the LQ surface mark may remain on the package and be ignored in international air. This eliminates the labor to remove it, and allows the package to be LQ during the international journey on the surface leg subsequent to air transport.

Therefore the LQ-Y mark should never be used.

Citations: IATA 2.8.3.5 (operator restrictions); Dangerous Goods List Columns G & H (LQ is forbidden); 7.1.5.5 and Figure 7.2.A (the ground LQ mark is allowed and ignored)

PACKAGING INFORMATION

Cartridges, small arms, blank, 50 cal or less may be self-classified by the manufacturer (without an EX approval) as UN 0014, Cartridges, small arms, blank, Division 1.4S explosive and packaged without written government approval, as follows :

• The package must be tested, and bear the specification package mark.
• The maximum gross weight is typically 400 kg (882 pounds) per package (bearing in mind the maximum net weight is 25 kg for passenger aircraft or 100 kg for cargo-aircraft-only).
• Ammunition must be packed per Packing Instruction 130; inner and intermediate packaging is allowed but not required. These outer packagings are allowed:
  
• The packaging codes are specifications with minimum standards of construction and maximum gross weights.

Citation: IATA 6.0.4.1 marking, 6.2 specifications, 6.3 testing

SHIPPING PAPER REQUIREMENTS

International air transport is subject to the requirements of IATA, the International Air Transport Association. A special document is required called a Dangerous Goods Declaration (DGD) in addition to any standard bill of lading. Fill out the DGD as follows in four sequences:

Sequence 1 – Dangerous Goods Identification

The sequence is: “UN 0014, Cartridges, small arms, blank, 1.4S”. There is no packing group.

For multiple products, each change to Sequence 1 must be on a new line.

Sequence 2 – Quantity and Type of Packing

The sequence is “QUANTITY PACKAGING:MATERIAL-TYPE X NET-QUANTITY, NEQ”, e.g. “5 fibreboard boxes X 11 kg, 1 kg NEQ”. Quantity is the number of shipping cases (packages). The degree of rounding is not specified, but may be to the nearest kilogram, and should be consistent between the DGD, package and overpack markings. Packaging type is material and type, e.g. “fibreboard boxes” or “steel drums”. Metric units must be used, which for solids is “kg”, not capitalized. For ammunition, NEQ is the powder and primer mix; however the amount of primer mix is often only 1/100^th of the powder and may be lost in the rounding.

For multiple products, each change to Sequence 2 must be on a different line, e.g. different net weight, but Sequence 1 does not have to be repeated if together. See IATA DGR Figure 8.1.K.

When overpacks are used:

• Packaging in overpacks must be listed first.
• The wording “Overpack Used” must be inserted on the declaration form immediately after all the entries in the overpack.
• When a consignment consists of multiple overpacks each overpack must have an identification marking any alpha-numeric format) and be marked with the total quantity of dangerous goods within the overpack including the unit of measurement.
• The total quantity(ies) shown on the Shipper’s Declaration must match the total quantity(ies) shown on the overpack.
• Multiple overpacks with identical contents must be identified as follows: “Overpack Used X (number of identical overpacks)”, (see IATA Figure 8.1.L and Figure 8.1.N, examples 8 and 10). Multiple overpacks with different contents must be identified by listing them separately

Sequence 3 –Packing Instruction

Write the number of the applicable packing instruction, “130”.

Sequence 4 – Authorizations

Normally the EX number should be provided and attached. This UN number does not require EX approvals for 50 caliber / 8 gauge and below. Instead, make a statement and cite USG-05, a US government variation stating that they require EX numbers, but that small arms ammunition is excepted per 49 173.56(h), e.g. “These articles are of the kind described in 49 CFR 173.56(h), and are authorized by USG-05 without documentation”.

Citation: IATA 8.1.6.9

CARTON MARKING & LABELING

Packages containing small arms ammunition must display the following markings and at least 6mm (1/4”) high, or an appropriate size for packages which are ≤5 kg net, as follows:

• Proper shipping name – “Cartridges, small arms, blank”
• UN# – “UN 0014”
• the full name and address of the shipper and the consignee, located on the same package surtace and near the proper shipping name, if the package dimensions are adequate;
• the net quantity, in kilogram units abbreviated “kg” in lower case letters, e.g. “15.2 kg”. This quantity must be marked adjacent to the UN number and proper shipping name. It may be rounded to the nearest kilogram, or to a desired level of decimals for better accuracy and alignment with the overpack weight. The net quantity should be identical to that shown on the Dangerous Goods Declaration document.
• the specification package marking, placed in a location and of such size relative to the package as to be readily visible. Must be pre-printed or affixed, and not handwritten. For packages with a gross weight exceeding 30 kg the marking, or a duplicate thereof, must appear on the top or on the side of the package. For example:
  

The 1.4S hazard label must be applied as follows:

• When the package dimensions are adequate, labels must be located on the same surface of the package near the proper shipping name marking.
• Labels should be affixed adjacent to the shipper’s or consignee’s address appearing on the package.
• Unless the package dimensions are inadequate, the label(s) must be affixed at an angle of 45 degrees (diamond shaped) to the surrounding markings.

The LQ mark is not valid on ammo in international air transport, but may remain on the package and be ignored in air transport, and be valid for further surface transport when the air journey is over.

Citation: IATA 6.0.4.1, 7.1.4, 7.1.5, 7.2.6.2

OVERPACK MARKINGS

Examples of overpacks include pallets and specification packages placed in another packaging. International air transport is subject to the requirements of IATA, the International Air Transport Association, which requires unique pallet markings.

Unless all markings and labels representative of all dangerous goods in the overpack are clearly visible, the overpack must be marked with:

• the word “OVERPACK” in letters at least 12 mm (1/2”) high;
• UN number
• proper shipping name
• hazard label
• full names and addresses of the consignor and consignee

The following requirements apply even if all markings are visible:

• If there is more than one UN number in an overpack, write each UN number and the total quantity of dangerous goods for each UN number.
• If there are two or more overpacks, name and mark each pallet with a unique identification mark (which may be in any alpha-numeric format) and the total quantity of dangerous goods, as indicated on the Dangerous Goods Declaration.

Normally we would use this OVERPACK sticker for domestic shipments:

However since there is so much information required, we print it on a piece of paper instead, with OVERPACK and the UN number in 1/2″ print, and affix it to the pallet:

Citation: IATA 7.1.7

COMMODITY: Alkaline batteries, including Ni-MH Nickel Metal Hydride. These are mostly not regulated as dangerous goods except for basic packaging requirements to prevent short circuits and damage, and reporting is required in the rare case of an incident. Some additional requirements apply to sea and air transport, but the shipments are not generally impeded compared to non-hazardous goods.

MODE OF TRANSPORTATION: International Air

OVERVIEW

PROPER SHIPPING NAME:	Batteries, dry; Batteries, nickel-metal hydride	LABEL:	No
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:	None, or UN 3496 for Ni-MH	PLACARD:	N/A
HAZARD CLASS/DIVISION:	None, or 9 for Ni-MH	EMERG. INFO:	No
PACKING GROUP:	None	TRAINING:	No
DOCUMENT:	Air Waybill only	PACKAGING:	Special
MARKING:	No

DANGEROUS GOODS TABLE

CLASSIFICATION

Alkaline batteries, including nickel-metal hydride (Ni-MH), are mostly not regulated.

Citation: 49 CFR 172.101 HazMat Table, entry for Batteries, dry, sealed, n.o.s. 

SPECIAL PROVISIONS

These batteries are mostly exempted from the dangerous goods regulations, and the remaining requirements are contained in SP A199 for Ni-MH batteries or in SP A123  for all other alkaline batteries. The results are the same between SP A123 and A199 except the way they must be noted on the air waybill. The full text of the special provisions follow (certain parts of these may be replicated in other sections of this transport data sheet):

SPECIAL PROVISION A123 – SEALED ALKALINE BATTERIES OTHER THAN NI-MH

A123 This entry applies to Batteries, electric storage, not otherwise listed in Subsection 4.2–List of Dangerous Goods. Examples of such batteries are: alkali-manganese, zinc-carbon and nickel-cadmium batteries. Any electrical battery or battery powered device, equipment or vehicle having the potential of a dangerous evolution of heat must be prepared for transport so as to prevent:

(a) a short-circuit (e.g. in the case of batteries, by the effective insulation of exposed terminals; or, in the case of equipment, by disconnection of the battery and protection of exposed terminals); and

(b) unintentional activation.

The words “Not Restricted” and the Special Provision number must be included in the description of the substance on the Air Waybill as required by 8.2.6, when an Air Waybill is issued.

SPECIAL PROVISION A199 – NI-MH ALKALINE BATTERIES

A199 The UN number UN 3496 is only applicable in sea transport. Nickel-metal hydride batteries or nickel-metal hydride battery-powered devices, equipment or vehicles having the potential of a dangerous evolution of heat are not subject to these Regulations provided they are prepared for transport so as to prevent:

(a) a short circuit (e.g. in the case of batteries, by the effective insulation of exposed terminals; or, in the case of equipment, by disconnection of the battery and protection of exposed terminals); and

(b) unintentional activation.

The words “Not Restricted” and the Special Provision number must be included in the description of the substance on the Air Waybill required by 8.2.6, when an Air Waybill is issued.

Citation: IATA 4.4, SP 123 and A199

PACKAGING

Any electrical battery or battery powered device, equipment or vehicle having the potential of a dangerous evolution of heat must be prepared for transport so as to prevent:

(a) a short-circuit (e.g. in the case of batteries, by the effective insulation of exposed terminals; or, in the case of equipment, by disconnection of the battery and protection of exposed terminals); and

(b) unintentional activation.

Also follow the following USA requirements. Batteries and battery-powered device(s) containing batteries must be prepared and packaged for transport in a manner to prevent:

(1) A dangerous evolution of heat;

(2) Short circuits, including but not limited to the following methods:

(i) Packaging each battery or each battery-powered device when practicable, in fully enclosed inner packagings made of non-conductive material;

(ii) Separating or packaging batteries in a manner to prevent contact with other batteries, devices or conductive materials (e.g., metal) in the packagings; or

(iii) Ensuring exposed terminals or connectors are protected with non-conductive caps, non-conductive tape, or by other appropriate means; and

(3) Damage to terminals. If not impact resistant, the outer packaging should not be used as the sole means of protecting the battery terminals from damage or short circuiting. Batteries must be securely cushioned and packed to prevent shifting which could loosen terminal caps or reorient the terminals to produce short circuits. Batteries contained in devices must be securely installed. Terminal protection methods include but are not limited to the following:

(i) Securely attaching covers of sufficient strength to protect the terminals;

(ii) Packaging the battery in a rigid plastic packaging; or

(iii) Constructing the battery with terminals that are recessed or otherwise protected so that the terminals will not be subjected to damage if the package is dropped.

ADDITIONAL AIR TRANSPORT PACKAGING – BATTERIES >9V

For a battery whose voltage exceeds 9 volts—

(1) When contained in a device, the device must be packaged in a manner that prevents unintentional activation or must have an independent means of preventing unintentional activation (e.g., packaging restricts access to activation switch, switch caps or locks, recessed switches, trigger locks, temperature sensitive circuit breakers, etc.).

Citation: 49 CFR 172.102 Special Provision 130 

INCIDENT REPORTING

For transportation by aircraft, a telephone report in accordance with §171.15(a) is required if a fire, violent rupture, explosion or dangerous evolution of heat (i.e., an amount of heat sufficient to be dangerous to packaging or personal safety to include charring of packaging, melting of packaging, scorching of packaging, or other evidence) occurs as a direct result of a dry battery.

Additionally, for all modes of transportation, a written report submitted, retained, and updated in accordance with §171.16 is required if a fire, violent rupture, explosion or dangerous evolution of heat occurs as a direct result of a dry battery or battery-powered device.

Citation: 49 CFR 172.102 Special Provision 130 

DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS

There is no  requirement for a dangerous goods declaration (shipping paper).

The words “Not Restricted” and the Special Provision number must be included in the description of the substance on the Air Waybill required by 8.2.6, when an Air Waybill is issued.

CARTON MARKING

There are no mandatory carton marking requirements.

The following illustration shows a sticker available from LabelMaster. There is a scenario for US domestic air transport where this is one of a couple options. This is not recommended for international air shipments, but does not need to be removed if present.

TRAINING

None.

COMMODITY: Alkaline batteries, including Ni-MH Nickel Metal Hydride.

MODE OF TRANSPORTATION: US Domestic Air

OVERVIEW

These are mostly not regulated as dangerous goods except for basic packaging requirements to prevent short circuits and damage, and reporting is required in the rare case of an incident. Some additional requirements apply to sea and air transport, but the shipments are not generally impeded compared to non-hazardous goods.

PROPER SHIPPING NAME:	Batteries, dry, sealed, n.o.s.	LABEL:	No
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:	None	PLACARD:	No
HAZARD CLASS/DIVISION:	None	EMERG. INFO:	No
PACKING GROUP:	None	TRAINING:	No
DOCUMENT:	No	PACKAGING:	Special
MARKING:	No

HAZMAT TABLE

CLASSIFICATION

Alkaline batteries, including nickel-metal hydride (Ni-MH), are mostly not regulated.

Citation: 49 CFR 172.101 HazMat Table, entry for Batteries, dry, sealed, n.o.s.

SPECIAL PROVISION 130

These batteries are mostly exempted from the hazardous materials regulations, and the remaining requirements are contained in SP 130. The full text of SP 130 follows (certain parts of this may be replicated in other sections of this transport data sheet):

130 “Batteries, dry, sealed, n.o.s.,” commonly referred to as dry batteries, are hermetically sealed and generally utilize metals (other than lead) and/or carbon as electrodes. These batteries are typically used for portable power applications. The rechargeable (and some non-rechargeable) types have gelled alkaline electrolytes (rather than acidic) making it difficult for them to generate hydrogen or oxygen when overcharged and therefore, differentiating them from non-spillable batteries. Dry batteries specifically covered by another entry in the §172.101 Table must be transported in accordance with the requirements applicable to that entry. For example, nickel-metal hydride batteries transported by vessel in certain quantities are covered by another entry (see Batteries, nickel-metal hydride, UN3496). Dry batteries not specifically covered by another entry in the §172.101 Table are covered by this entry (i.e., Batteries, dry, sealed, n.o.s.) and are not subject to requirements of this subchapter except for the following:

(a) Incident reporting. For transportation by aircraft, a telephone report in accordance with §171.15(a) is required if a fire, violent rupture, explosion or dangerous evolution of heat (i.e., an amount of heat sufficient to be dangerous to packaging or personal safety to include charring of packaging, melting of packaging, scorching of packaging, or other evidence) occurs as a direct result of a dry battery. For all modes of transportation, a written report submitted, retained, and updated in accordance with §171.16 is required if a fire, violent rupture, explosion or dangerous evolution of heat occurs as a direct result of a dry battery or battery-powered device.

(b) Preparation for transport. Batteries and battery-powered device(s) containing batteries must be prepared and packaged for transport in a manner to prevent:

(1) A dangerous evolution of heat;

(2) Short circuits, including but not limited to the following methods:

(i) Packaging each battery or each battery-powered device when practicable, in fully enclosed inner packagings made of non-conductive material;

(ii) Separating or packaging batteries in a manner to prevent contact with other batteries, devices or conductive materials (e.g., metal) in the packagings; or

(iii) Ensuring exposed terminals or connectors are protected with non-conductive caps, non-conductive tape, or by other appropriate means; and

(3) Damage to terminals. If not impact resistant, the outer packaging should not be used as the sole means of protecting the battery terminals from damage or short circuiting. Batteries must be securely cushioned and packed to prevent shifting which could loosen terminal caps or reorient the terminals to produce short circuits. Batteries contained in devices must be securely installed. Terminal protection methods include but are not limited to the following:

(i) Securely attaching covers of sufficient strength to protect the terminals;

(ii) Packaging the battery in a rigid plastic packaging; or

(iii) Constructing the battery with terminals that are recessed or otherwise protected so that the terminals will not be subjected to damage if the package is dropped.

(c) Additional air transport requirements. For a battery whose voltage (electrical potential) exceeds 9 volts—

(1) When contained in a device, the device must be packaged in a manner that prevents unintentional activation or must have an independent means of preventing unintentional activation (e.g., packaging restricts access to activation switch, switch caps or locks, recessed switches, trigger locks, temperature sensitive circuit breakers, etc.); and

(2) An indication of compliance with this special provision must be provided by marking each package with the words “not restricted” or by including the words “not restricted” on a transport document such as an air waybill accompanying the shipment.

(d) Used or spent battery exception. Used or spent dry batteries of both non-rechargeable and rechargeable designs, with a marked rating up to 9-volt that are combined in the same package and transported by highway or rail for recycling, reconditioning, or disposal are not subject to this special provision or any other requirement of the HMR. Note that batteries utilizing different chemistries (i.e., those battery chemistries specifically covered by another entry in the §172.101 Table) as well as dry batteries with a marked rating greater than 9-volt may not be combined with used or spent batteries in the same package. Note also that this exception does not apply to batteries that have been reconditioned for reuse.

Citation: 49 CFR 172.102 Special Provision 130

PACKAGING

Batteries and battery-powered device(s) containing batteries must be prepared and packaged for transport in a manner to prevent:

(1) A dangerous evolution of heat;

(2) Short circuits, including but not limited to the following methods:

(i) Packaging each battery or each battery-powered device when practicable, in fully enclosed inner packagings made of non-conductive material;

(ii) Separating or packaging batteries in a manner to prevent contact with other batteries, devices or conductive materials (e.g., metal) in the packagings; or

(iii) Ensuring exposed terminals or connectors are protected with non-conductive caps, non-conductive tape, or by other appropriate means; and

(3) Damage to terminals. If not impact resistant, the outer packaging should not be used as the sole means of protecting the battery terminals from damage or short circuiting. Batteries must be securely cushioned and packed to prevent shifting which could loosen terminal caps or reorient the terminals to produce short circuits. Batteries contained in devices must be securely installed. Terminal protection methods include but are not limited to the following:

(i) Securely attaching covers of sufficient strength to protect the terminals;

(ii) Packaging the battery in a rigid plastic packaging; or

(iii) Constructing the battery with terminals that are recessed or otherwise protected so that the terminals will not be subjected to damage if the package is dropped.

ADDITIONAL AIR TRANSPORT PACKAGING – BATTERIES >9V

For a battery whose voltage exceeds 9 volts—

(1) When contained in a device, the device must be packaged in a manner that prevents unintentional activation or must have an independent means of preventing unintentional activation (e.g., packaging restricts access to activation switch, switch caps or locks, recessed switches, trigger locks, temperature sensitive circuit breakers, etc.).

Citation: 49 CFR 172.102 Special Provision 130

INCIDENT REPORTING

For transportation by aircraft, a telephone report in accordance with §171.15(a) is required if a fire, violent rupture, explosion or dangerous evolution of heat (i.e., an amount of heat sufficient to be dangerous to packaging or personal safety to include charring of packaging, melting of packaging, scorching of packaging, or other evidence) occurs as a direct result of a dry battery.

Additionally, for all modes of transportation, a written report submitted, retained, and updated in accordance with §171.16 is required if a fire, violent rupture, explosion or dangerous evolution of heat occurs as a direct result of a dry battery or battery-powered device.

Citation: 49 CFR 172.102 Special Provision 130

DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS

There is no shipping paper requirement.

Conditionally, for batteries >9 volts: An indication of compliance with Special Provision 130 must be provided by including the words “not restricted” on a transport document such as an air waybill accompanying the shipment. This is not required if “not restricted” is marked on the package.

The air way bill option is mandatory when shipping per IATA. This method is recommended, and only use the “not restricted” sticker on the package for US domestic air when control of the airway bill is not convenient.

CARTON MARKING

There are no mandatory carton marking requirements.

Conditionally, only for batteries >9 volts, an indication of compliance with Special Provision 130 must be provided by marking each package with the words “not restricted” if this information does not appear on the air way bill. This option should only be used when when control of the air way bill is not convenient.

This illustration shows a sticker available from LabelMaster. Only the words “Not Restricted” are required (which could be printed on a mailing label or printed on the box,

TRAINING

None.