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D o c u m e n t n u m b e r : A l k a l i n e _ D r y _ M A S _ S D S _ 202 1
Date: Jan. 1
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, 2021
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in a safe and responsible manner. Regulatory concerns from all agencies for safe packaging
require that batteries be packaged in a manner that prevents short circuits and be contained in
“strong outer packaging” that prevents spillage of contents. All original packaging for Maxell
alkaline batteries has been designed to be compliant with these regulatory concerns.
Alkaline batteries (sometimes referred to as “Dry cell” batteries) are not listed as dangerous
goods under the ADR European Agreement Concerning the International Carriage of
Dangerous Goods by Road, the IMDG International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code, UN
Dangerous Good Regulations, IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations 62nd edition, ICAO
Technical Instructions and the U.S. hazardous materials regulations (49 CFR). These batteries
are not subject to the dangerous goods regulations provided they meet the requirements
contained in the following special provisions
. Regulatory Body
Special Provisions
ADR
Not regulated
IMDG
Not regulated
UN
Not regulated
US DOT
49 CFR 172.102 Provision 130
IATA
A123 (62nd Edition)
ICAO
Not regulated
All Maxell alkaline batteries are packed in such a way to prevent short circuits or the
generation dangerous quantities of heat and meet the special provisions listed above. In
addition, the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations and ICAO Technical Instructions require the
words “not restricted” and the Special Provision number A123 be provided on the air waybill,
when an air waybill is issued.
(a) UN number: N/A
(b) UN proper shipping name: N/A
(c) Transport hazard class(es) : N/A
(d) Packing group, if applicable: N/A
(e) Environmental hazards (e.g., Marine pollutant (Yes/No)) No.
(f) Transport in bulk (according to Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 and the IBC Code)
The product can be treated as ordinary goods in transportation;
Products in bulk shall be packed in inner packaging in such a manner that can prevent
movement or short-circuit effectively.
(g) Special precautions which a user needs to be aware of, or needs to comply with, in
connection with transport or conveyance either within or outside their premises
Avoid high-temperature, high-humidity condition.
15. Regulatory information (Non-mandatory)