Special provision 654

Waste lighters collected separately and consigned in accordance with 5.4.1.1.3.1 may be carried under this entry for the purposes of disposal. They need not be protected against inadvertent discharge provided that measures are taken to prevent the dangerous buildup of pressure and dangerous atmospheres. Waste lighters, other than those leaking or severely deformed, shall be packed in accordance with packing instruction P003. In addition the following provisions shall apply: -Only rigid packagings of a maximum capacity of 60 litres shall be used; -The packagings shall be filled with water or any other appropriate protection material to avoid any ignition; -Under normal conditions of carriage all ignition devices of the lighters shall fully be covered by the protection material; -The packagings shall be adequately vented to prevent the creation of flammable atmosphere and the buildup of pressure; -The packages shall only be carried in ventilated or open vehicles or containers. Leaking or severely deformed lighters shall be carried in salvage packagings, provided appropriate measures are taken to ensure there is no dangerous buildup of pressure. NOTE: Special provision 201 and special packing provisions PP84 and RR5 of packing instruction P002 in 4.1.4.1 do not apply to waste lighters.