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any free or unabsorbed liquid. Any electrical battery or battery powered device, equipment or vehicle having the
potential of 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 A67 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.
For Shipment by Air: ICAO/IATA PACKING INSTRUCTION 872
This instruction applies to Non-Spillable batteries (Batteries,
wet, non-spillable) on Passenger Aircraft and Cargo Aircraft
Only.
The General Packing Requirements of 5.0.2 must be met.
Compatibility Requirements
 Substances must be compatible with their packagings as required by 5.0.2.6;
 Metal packagings must be corrosion resistant or with protection against corrosion.
Closure Requirements
 Closures must meet the requirements of 5.0.2.7;
Testing
Batteries can be considered as non-spillable provided that they are capable of withstanding the vibration and pressure
differential tests given below, without leakage of battery fluid.
Vibration test— The battery is rigidly clamped to the platform of a vibration machine and a simple harmonic motion having
an amplitude of 0.8 mm (0.032 in) (1.6 mm [0.063 in] maximum total excursion) is applied. The frequency is varied at the
rate of 1 Hz/min between the limits of 10 Hz to 55 Hz. The entire range of frequencies and return is traversed in 95±5 minutes
for each mounting position (direction of vibration) of the battery. The battery must be tested in three mutually perpendicular
positions (to include testing with fill openings and vents, if any, in an inverted position) for equal time periods.
Pressure differential test— Following the vibration test, the battery is stored for six hours at 24°C ± 4°C (75°F ± 8°F)
while subjected to a pressure differential of at least 88 kPa. The battery must be tested in three mutually perpendicular
positions (to include testing with fill openings and vents, if any, in an inverted position) for at least six hours in each
position.
Note: Non-spillable type batteries which are an integral part of, and necessary for the operation of mechanical or
electronic equipment, must be securely fastened in the battery holder on the equipment and protected in such a manner as
to prevent damage and short circuits.
IMDG Special Provision 238
238 (a) Batteries can be considered as non-spillable provided that they are capable of withstanding the vibration and pressure
differential tests given below, without leakage of battery fluid.
Vibration test: The battery is rigidly clamped to the platform of a vibration machine and a simple harmonic motion having an
amplitude of 0.8 mm (1.6 mm maximum total excursion) is applied. The frequency is varied at the rate of 1 Hz/min between the
limits of 10 Hz and 55 Hz. The entire range of
(direction of vibration) of the battery. The battery is tested in three mutually perpendicular positions (to include testing with fill
openings and vents, if any, in an inverted position) for equal time periods.
Pressure differential test:
pressure differential of at least 88 kPa. The battery is tested in three mutually perpendicular positions (to include testing with fill
openings and vents, if any, in an inverted position) for at least six hours in each position.
NOTE: Non-spillable type batteries which are an integral part of and necessary for the operation of mechanical or electronic
equipment, shall be securely fastened in the battery holder on the equipment and protected in such a manner as to prevent
damage and short circuits.
(b) Non-spillable batteries are not subject to these Regulations if, at a temperature of 55 °C, the electrolyte will not flow from a
ruptured or cracked case and there is no free liquid to flow and if, when packaged for transport, the terminals are protected from
short circuit.