MSDS

Material Safety Data Sheet Model No.:GP1604A
Document Number: MA005 Revision:03 Page 4 of 4
Section XIV – Transportation Information
GP batteries are considered to be “Dry cell” batteries and are unregulated for purposes of transportation by the U.S. Department of Transportation
(
DOT), International Civil Aviation Administration (ICAO), International Air Transport Association (IATA) and International Maritime Dangerous
Goods Regulations (IMDG). The only DOT requirement for shipping these batteries is special provision 130 which sta
tes: “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 re
quirements 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 Good
s 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 provision of this Co
de provided the batteries are securely packed and protected against
short-circuits. Example of such batteries are: alkali-manganese, zinc-carbon, nickel metal hydride and nickel-cadmium batteries.
Non-dangerous goods.
Such battery have been packed in inner packaging in such a manner as to effectively prevent short circuit and movement that could lead to short circuit.
Section XV – Regulatory Information
Special requirement be according to the local regulatories.
Section XVI – Other Information
The data in this Material Safety Data Sheet relates only to the specific material designated herein.
Section XVII – Measures for fire extinction
In case of fire, it is permissible to use any class of extinguishing medium on these batteries or their packing
material. Cool exterior of batteries if
exposed to fire to prevent rupture.
Fire fighters should wear self-contained breathing apparatus.