Packing instruction LP03

LP03 PACKING INSTRUCTION LP03 This instruction applies to UN Nos. 3537 to 3548. (1) The following large packagings are authorized, provided that the general provisions of 4.1.1 and 4.1.3 are met: Rigid large packagings conforming to the packing group II performance level made of: steel (50A); aluminium (50B); metal, other than steel or aluminium (50N); rigid plastics (50H); natural wood (50C); plywood (50D); reconstituted wood (50F); rigid fibreboard (50G). (2) Additionally, the following conditions shall be met: (a) Receptacles within articles containing liquids or solids shall be constructed of suitable materials and secured in the article in such a way that, under normal conditions of carriage, they cannot break, be punctured or leak their contents into the article itself or the outer packaging; (b) Receptacles containing liquids with closures shall be packed with their closures correctly oriented. The receptacles shall in addition conform to the internal pressure test provisions of 6.1.5.5; (c) Receptacles that are liable to break or be punctured easily, such as those made of glass, porcelain or stoneware or of certain plastics materials shall be properly secured. Any leakage of the contents shall not substantially impair the protective properties of the article or of the outer packaging; (d) Receptacles within articles containing gases shall meet the requirements of Section 4.1.6 and Chapter 6.2 as appropriate or be capable of providing an equivalent level of protection as packing instructions P200 or P208; and (e) Where there is no receptacle within the article, the article shall fully enclose the dangerous substances and prevent their release under normal conditions of carriage. (3) Articles shall be packed to prevent movement and inadvertent operation during normal conditions of carriage. (4) Articles containing preproduction prototype lithium cells or batteries or sodium ion cells or batteries when these prototypes are carried for testing or production runs of not more than 100 lithium cells or batteries or sodium ion cells or batteries that are of a type that has not met the testing requirements of the Manual of Tests and Criteria, Part III, subsection 38.3 shall in addition meet the following: (a) Packagings shall conform to the requirements in paragraph (1) of this packing instruction; (b) Appropriate measures shall be taken to minimize the effects of vibration and shocks and prevent movement of the article within the package that may lead to damage and a dangerous condition during carriage. When cushioning material is used to meet this requirement it shall be noncombustible and electrically nonconductive; (c) Noncombustibility of the cushioning material shall be assessed according to a standard recognized in the country where the packaging is designed or manufactured.