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SYNERGISTIC EFFECTS: Other heavy metals (arsenic, cadmium, mercury) may cause additive toxic effects.
Section 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
EFFECTS OF MATERIALS ON PLANTS OR ANIMALS: Lead and its compounds may cause an adverse effect to animals and
plants that come into contact with them.
EFFECTS ON AQUATIC LIFE: Lead and its compounds may cause an adverse effect to animals and plants in an aquatic environment
that come into contact with them.
Section 13: DISPOSAL
Battery Electrolyte (Acid): Neutralize as above for a spill, collect residue, and place in a drum or suitable container. Dispose of as a
hazardous waste.
DO NOT FLUSH LEAD-CONTAMINATED ACID INTO SEWER.
Batteries: Send to lead smelter for recycling following applicable regulations.
Section 14: TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
US DOT SHIPPING NAME: Battery, Wet, Non-Spillable
All Interstate Batteries brand and Power Patrol brand sealed lead-acid batteries are “Non-Spillable batteries” as defined by the United
States Hazardous Materials Regulations in Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations Part 173.159a and by the Transport Canada Dangerous
Goods Regulations Part 12.9(11)(a)(ii)(B). These batteries pass both the Vibration Test and the Pressure Differential Test that are
described in 49 CFR 173.159(f).
Non-spillable batteries may be transported by air, truck, and boat and are excepted from the packaging requirements of §173.159
under the following conditions which are found in 49 Code of Federal Regulations 173.159a , the ICAO/IATA Special Provision
A67, the ICAO/IATA Packing Instruction # 872, and IMDG Special Provision 238 which are printed below
49 CFR 173.159a says:
(1) The battery must be securely packed in strong outer packaging, terminals are protected against short circuits, and meet
the requirements of 49 CFR §173.159(a).
(2) A non-spillable battery which is an integral part of and necessary for the operation of mechanical or electronic
equipment must be securely fastened in the battery holder on the equipment and protected in such a manner as to
prevent damage and short circuits.
(3) The battery and outer packaging must be plainly and durably marked “NON-SPILLABLE” or “NON-SPILLABLE
BATTERY.” The requirement to mark the outer package does not apply when the battery is installed in a piece of
equipment that is transported unpackaged.
If the battery complies with the 3 conditions listed above then the Shipping Paper does not need to show the UN
Number, the shipping name, hazard class, and Packing Group. Also, Hazardous labels are not required.
For Shipment by Air: ICAO/IATA SPECIAL PROVISION A67
A67 Non-spillable batteries meeting the requirements of Packing Instruction 872 are not subject to these Regulations if, at a
temperature of 55ºC (131ºF), the electrolyte will not flow from a ruptured or cracked case. The battery must not contain