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Safety Data Sheet for Cylindrical Alkaline Battery
Document Number: SDS100 Revision: 04
Remark: “N.A.” is indicated if not applicable.
Section XIV – Transport Information
Road (ADR/RID): Not regulated
Air (ICAO/IATA):
IATA DGR : Special Provision A123: “Examples of such batteries are: alkali-manganese, zinc-carbon, nickel-
metal hydride and nickel-cadmium batteries. Any electrical battery ... having the potential of a dangerous evolution
of heat must be prepared for transport as to prevent (a) a short-circuit (e.g. in the case of batteries, by the effective
insulation of exposed terminals...) is forbidden from transport; and (b) accidental activation. The words “Not
Restricted” and the Special Provision number must be included in the description of the substance on the Air
Waybill as required by 8.2.6, when an Air Waybill is issued.”
Sea (IMDG):
IMDG CODE: Special Provision 304 which says: “Batteries, dry, containing corrosive electrolyte which will not flow
out of the battery if the battery case is cracked are not subject to the provisions of this Code provided the batteries
are securely packed and protected against short-circuits. Examples of such batteries are: alkaline-manganese, zinc-
carbon, nickel metal hydride and nickel-cadmium batteries”
These batteries are not regulated by international agencies as hazardous materials or dangerous goods when
shipped. A shipping name of “Alkaline Batteries – Non-hazardous” may be used on all domestic and international
bills of lading.
In general, all batteries in all forms of transportation (ground, air, or ocean) must be packaged 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 GP alkaline batteries has been designed to be compliant with these regulatory
concerns.
Section XV – Regulatory Information
Symbol: N.A.
EC labeling: None
Risk phrases: None
Safety phrases: None
Labeling is not required because cylindrical alkaline batteries are classified as “ articles “ under the Dangerous
Preparations Directive and as such are exempt from the requirements of the Directive.
Date of prepared: 17 Sep 2019