UN 2990 – LIFE-SAVING APPLIANCES, SELF-INFLATING

These entries apply to life-saving appliances such as life rafts, personal flotation devices and self-inflating slides. UN No. 2990 applies to self-inflating appliances and UN No. 3072 applies to life-saving appliances that are not self-inflating. Life-saving appliances may contain: (a) Signal devices (Class 1) which may include smoke and illumination signal flares packed in packagings that prevent them from being inadvertently activated; (b) For UN No. 2990 only, cartridges, power device of Division 1.4, compatibility group S, may be contained for purposes of the self-inflating mechanism and provided that the quantity of explosives per appliance does not exceed 3.2 g; (c) Class 2 compressed or liquefied gases, group A or O, according to 2.2.2.1.3; (d) Electric storage batteries (Class 8) and lithium batteries or sodium ion batteries (Class 9); (e) First aid kits or repair kits containing small quantities of dangerous goods (e.g.: substances of Class 3, 4.1, 5.2, 8 or 9); or (f) "Strike anywhere" matches packed in packagings that prevent them from being inadvertently activated. Life-saving appliances packed in strong rigid outer packagings with a total maximum gross mass of 40 kg, containing no dangerous goods other than compressed or liquefied gases of Class 2, group A or group O, in receptacles with a capacity not exceeding 120 ml, installed solely for the purpose of the activation of the appliance, are not subject to the requirements of ADR.

Packages containing these articles need not bear a label conforming to model No. 9 unless the article is fully enclosed by packaging, crates or other means that prevent the ready identification of the article.

These entries apply to life-saving appliances such as life rafts, personal flotation devices and self-inflating slides. UN No. 2990 applies to self-inflating appliances and UN No. 3072 applies to life-saving appliances that are not self-inflating. Life-saving appliances may contain: (a) Signal devices (Class 1) which may include smoke and illumination signal flares packed in packagings that prevent them from being inadvertently activated; (b) For UN No. 2990 only, cartridges, power device of Division 1.4, compatibility group S, may be contained for purposes of the self-inflating mechanism and provided that the quantity of explosives per appliance does not exceed 3.2 g; (c) Class 2 compressed or liquefied gases, group A or O, according to 2.2.2.1.3; (d) Electric storage batteries (Class 8) and lithium batteries or sodium ion batteries (Class 9); (e) First aid kits or repair kits containing small quantities of dangerous goods (e.g. substances of Class 3, 4.1, 5.2, 8 or 9); or (f) "Strike anywhere" matches packed in packagings that prevent them from being inadvertently activated. Life-saving appliances packed in strong rigid outer packagings with a total maximum gross mass of 40 kg, containing no dangerous goods other than compressed or liquefied gases of Class 2, group A or group O, in receptacles with a capacity not exceeding 120 ml, installed solely for the purpose of the activation of the appliance, are not subject to the requirements of RID.

Packages containing these articles need not bear a label conforming to model No. 9 unless the article is fully enclosed by packaging, crates or other means that prevent the ready identification of the article.

These entries apply for life-saving appliances such as life rafts, personal flotation devices and self-inflating slides. UN No. 2990 applies to self-inflating appliances and UN No. 3072 applies to life-saving appliances that are not self-inflating. Life-saving appliances may contain: (a) Signal devices (Class 1) which may include smoke and illumination signal flares packed in packagings that prevent them from being inadvertently activated; (b) For UN No. 2990 only, cartridges, power devices of Division 1.4, compatibility group S, may be contained for purposes of the self-inflating mechanism and provided that the quantity of explosives per appliance does not exceed 3.2 g; (c) Class 2 compressed or liquefied gases, group A or O, according to 2.2.2.1.3; (d) Electric storage batteries (Class 8) and lithium batteries or sodium ion batteries (Class 9); (e) First aid kits or repair kits containing small quantities of dangerous goods (e.g.: substances of Class 3, 4.1, 5.2, 8 or 9); or (f) "Strike anywhere" matches packed in packagings that prevent them from being inadvertently activated. Life-saving appliances packed in strong rigid outer packagings with a total maximum gross mass of 40 kg, containing no dangerous goods other than compressed or liquefied gases of Class 2, group A or group O, in receptacles with a capacity not exceeding 120 ml, installed solely for the purpose of the activation of the appliance, are not subject to the requirements of ADN.

Packages containing these articles need not bear a label conforming to model No. 9 unless the article is fully enclosed by packaging, crates or other means that prevent the ready identification of the article.

These entries apply to life-saving appliances such as liferafts, personal flotation devices and self-inflating slides. UN 2990 applies to self-inflating appliances. UN 3072 applies to life-saving appliances that are not self-inflating. Life-saving appliances may contain: .1 signal devices (class 1) which may include smoke and illumination signal flares packed in packagings that prevent them from being inadvertently activated; .2 for UN 2990 only, cartridges, power device of division 1.4, compatibility group S, may be contained for purposes of the self-inflating mechanism and provided that the quantity of explosives per appliance does not exceed 3.2 g; .3 class 2.2 compressed or liquefied gases; .4 electric storage batteries (class 8) and lithium or sodium-ion batteries (class 9); .5 first aid kits or repair kits containing small quantities of dangerous goods (e.g. classes 3, 4.1, 5.2, 8 or 9 substances); or .6 "Strike anywhere" matches packed in packagings that prevent them from being inadvertently activated. Life-saving appliances packed in strong rigid outer packagings with a total maximum gross mass of 40 kg, containing no dangerous goods other than class 2.2 compressed or liquefied gases with no subsidiary hazard in receptacles with a capacity not exceeding 120 mL, installed solely for the purpose of the activation of the appliance, are not subject to the provision of this Code.

Packaging tests are not considered necessary.

Articles which are not fully enclosed by packaging, crates or other means that prevent ready identification are not subject to the marking requirements of Part 5;2 or the labelling requirements of Part 5;3.

Lithium ion cells or batteries, lithium metal cells or batteries and sodium ion cells or batteries, identified as being defective for safety reasons, that have the potential of producing a dangerous evolution of heat, fire or short circuit are forbidden for transport (e.g. those being returned to the manufacturer for safety reasons or cells or batteries that cannot be diagnosed as defective prior to transport). Lithium ion cells or batteries, lithium metal cells or batteries and sodium ion cells or batteries identified as being damaged such that they do not conform to the type tested according to the applicable provisions of the UN Manual of Tests and Criteria are forbidden for transport. For the purposes of this special provision, these may include, but are not limited to: a) cells or batteries that have leaked or vented; b) cells or batteries that cannot be diagnosed prior to transport; or c) cells or batteries that have sustained physical or mechanical damage. In assessing a cell or battery as damaged or defective, an assessment or evaluation must be performed based on safety criteria from the cell, battery or product manufacturer or by a technical expert with knowledge of the cell's or battery's safety features. An assessment or evaluation may include, but is not limited to, the following criteria: a) acute hazard, such as gas, fire, or electrolyte leaking; b) the use or misuse of the cell or battery; c) signs of physical damage, such as deformation to cell or battery casing, or colours on the casing; d) external and internal short circuit protection, such as voltage or isolation measures; e) the condition of the cell or battery safety features; or f) damage to any internal safety components, such as the battery management system.

Life-saving appliances packed in strong rigid outer packagings with a total maximum gross mass not exceeding 40 kg, containing no dangerous goods other than Division 2.2 compressed or liquefied gases (with no subsidiary hazard) contained in receptacles with a capacity not exceeding 120 mL and installed solely for the purpose of the activation of the appliance, are not subject to these Instructions when carried as cargo.