A UPS guide to help you safely pack and ship many kinds of batteries including lithium metal, damaged or defective batteries and alkaline or certain nonspillable lead-acid batteries.
Learn the shipping requirements for Valve Regulated Lead-Acid (VRLA), or nonspillable batteries.
Per the 49CFR 173.159, lead acid batteries must be packaged in a manner to prevent a dangerous evolution of heat and short circuits. This would include, when practicable, packaging the
To contain the corrosive acid, batteries must be secured upright within strong outer packaging. This container must be constructed from materials like wood, plastic, or fiberboard that
list of additional resources on shipping and traveling with batteries, the U.S. hazardous materials regulations, and international dangerous goods regulations are provided below.
Discover how to identify your wet or dry battery and how to secure them for shipping. Our guidelines for shipping lithium batteries will help make sure you meet all standards for safely shipping batteries.
Always keep metal objects or other materials that can short circuit battery terminals away from the batteries (e.g., using a separate inner box for the batteries). Never use Air services to ship batteries
This overview examines key logistical factors for transporting major battery technologies, including lead-acid, lithium-ion, nickel-cadmium, nickel-metal hydride, alkaline, and button cell batteries.
No, you cannot mail in your lead acid battery without following specific regulations. Lead acid batteries are classified as hazardous materials due to their chemical components and potential
The information detailed in this article covers all known requirements, however all carriers have their own rules and regulations regarding how lead acid should be shipped.
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