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Alkaline Manganese Dry Battery Page 3 of 4 Date Prepared: 2011/01/01
Chronic Effects on Human: Not applicable
12. Ecological Information
This product has not been tested for environmental effects.
13. Disposal Consideration
Dispose in accordance with Federal, States and local regulations
14. Transport Information
Alkaline Manganese Dry Battery is unregulated for purpose of transportation by U.S. Department
of Transportation (DOT), International Civil Aviation Administration (ICAA), International Air
Transport Association (IATA) and the International Maritime Dangerous Goods regulations
(IMDG). The only DOT requirement for shipping these 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).” The only requirements for shipping these
batteries by ICAO and IATA is Special Provision A123 which states: “An electrical battery or
battery powered device having the potential of dangerous evolutions of heat that is not prepared so
as to prevent a short-circuit (e.g. in the case of batteries, by the effective insulation of exposed
terminals; or in the case of equipment, by disconnection of the battery and protection of exposed
terminals) is forbidden from transportation. “The International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code
(IMDG) regulate them for ocean transportation under 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”
The requirements for shipping these batteries, in all modes of transportation, are that they be
separated from each other to prevent short-circuits and to prevent movement that could lead to
short-circuits. Products must also be packed in strong packaging that can withstand the rigors
normal to transportation.
15. Regulatory Information
Main Chemical Limitation of EEC, RoHS, TCLP & US Public Law
Chemical
EEC
(2006_66_EC)
wt%
RoHS**
(2002_95_EC)
mg/kg
TCLP (Toxic Characteriestics
Leaching Procedure)
mg/kg
US Public Law***
mg/cell
Mercury (Hg) <0.0005%* 1000mg/kg 0.2 25
Cadium (Cd) <0.002% 100mg/kg 1 -
Lead (Pb) <0.4% 1000mg/kg 5 -
Notes:
* Button cells with a mercury content of no more than 2% by wegiht is exempted (Article 4,