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the weight allowed on a UN specification package. Only one airbag module or one seat-belt pre-tension- er per box is allowed. 4) Labeling: Hazardous materials markings must meet the following qualifications. It must be durable, in English, and printed on or affixed to the surface of a package or on a label, tag or sign; be on a background of sharply contrasting color; and not be covered by la- bels or attachments, like packing slips or tape. It also must be located away from any other markings that could substantially reduce its effectiveness.

Safe Packaging Practices

Some safe packaging practices for lithium metal batteries and lithium ion batteries include: They should be packaged in combination packag- ings conforming Packing Group II performance lev- el. The lithium battery or cell must be packed in inner packagings in such a manner as to prevent short cir- cuits, including movement which could lead to short circuits. The inner packaging must be packed within one of the following outer packagings: metal boxes (4A or 4B); wooden boxes (4C1, 4C2, 4D, or 4F); fiberboard boxes (4G); solid plastic boxes (4H2); fi- ber drums (1G); metal drums (1A2 or 1B2); plywood drums (1D); plastic jerricans (3H2); or metal jerri-

cans (3A2 or 3B2), and be equipped with an effective means of preventing external short circuits. A lithium cell or battery offered for transportation or transported by motor vehicle to a permitted stor- age facility, disposal site or for purposes of recycling is excepted from the specification packaging require- ments when protected against short circuits and packed in a strong outer packaging conforming to the general packaging requirements.

Batteries employing a strong, impact-resistant outer casing and exceeding a gross weight of 12 kg (26.5 lbs.), and assemblies of such batteries, may be packed in strong outer packagings, in protective enclosures (for example, in fully enclosed wooden slatted crates) or on pallets. Batteries must be secured to prevent inadvertent movement, and the terminals may not support the weight of other superimposed elements. Batteries packaged in this manner are not permitted for transportation by passenger aircraft, and may be transported by cargo aircraft only if approved by the Associate Administrator prior to transportation. This article has been edited for publishing. Download the complete CAR standards document at www.a-r-a.org.

Sue Schauls, a environmental, safety and compliance expert, is currently the Executive Director of the Iowa Automotive Recyclers. Sue can be reached at Sue.Schauls@gmail.com.

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