ADR packing instruction P408
Heading in ADR: “P408 PACKING INSTRUCTION”
Sodium batteries/cells (UN 3292): cells cushioned in PG II drums, boxes, jerricans; batteries unpacked or in crates; short-circuit protection.
Covers UN 3292. Cells go in removable-head drums, boxes or removable-head jerricans meeting packing group II performance, with enough cushioning to keep cells from touching each other or the packaging walls and to stop dangerous movement. Batteries may be carried unpacked or in protective enclosures such as closed or slatted wooden crates, with terminals not bearing the weight of anything else; these need not meet 4.1.1.3 and may exceed 400 kg net. All cells and batteries must be protected and isolated against short circuit.
| Type | Code | Packing groups | Max capacity (L) | Max net mass (kg) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| drums (cells) | 1A2, 1B2, 1N2, 1H2, 1D, 1G | II | — | — |
| boxes (cells) | 4A, 4B, 4N, 4C1, 4C2, 4D, 4F, 4G, 4H1, 4H2 | II | — | — |
| jerricans (cells) | 3A2, 3B2, 3H2 | II | — | — |
| unpacked or protective enclosures (batteries) — inner: e.g. fully enclosed or slatted wooden crates | — | — | — | — |
Refers to: 4.1.1; 4.1.3; 4.1.1.3; 4.1.3.3.
Carried by 1 Table A entry
Source: ADR 2025 (ECE/TRANS/352), Volume II, section 4.1.4.1, P408, page 113.
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