Datasheet

BYD COMPANY LIMITED
Yan An Road, KuiChong, Longgang, Shenzhen, China
Tel ：[phone](12 lines) Fax ：[phone]
http://www.byd.com.cn
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13. Ecological Information
14. Disposal Method
15. Transportation Information
16. Regulatory Information
17. Other Information
18. Measure for fire extinction
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Disposal of batteries comply with government regulations.
All of BYD cells being transported by air, by sea, or by truck shall be protected from
short circuit and protected from movement that could result in short circuit.
BYD sealed Nickel Metal Hydride batteries are considered to be "dry cell" batteries and
are not subject to dangerous goods regulation for the purpose of transportation by the
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), the International Civil Aviation Organization
(ICAO), the International Air Transport Association (IATA) or the International Maritime
Dangerous Goods regulations (IMDG). The only DOT requirement for shipping Nickel
Metal Hydride batteries is Special Provision 130 which states: "Batteries, dry are not
subject to the requirements of this subchapter only when they are offered for
transportation in a manner that prevents the dangerous evolution of heat (for example,
by the effective insulation of exposed terminals)." IATA requires that batteries being
transported by air must be protected from short-circuiting and protected from
movement that could lead to short-circuiting.
Special requirements shall comply with local regulations.
The data in this MSDS relates only to the specific material designed herein.
In case of fire, it is permitted to use any class of extinguishing medium on those
batteries or the packing material. Cool exterior of batteries if exposed to fire to prevent
rupture.
Fire fighters should wear self-contained breathing apparatus.