SDS

Report No.: H07173032416D~1 Date: 07.23.2013 Page 5
Section 14 - Transport Information
Alkaline Zinc-manganese Battery (LR6) is exempt from dangerous goods. It is
considered non-dangerous goods by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO),
the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Special Provisions A123, International
Martine Dangerous Goods regulations (IMDG) and Recommendations on the Transport
of Dangerous Goods Model Regulations(17
th
).
S.P.A123 This entry applies to Batteries, electric storage, not otherwise listed in
Subsection 4.2–List of Dangerous Goods. Examples of such batteries are:
alkali-manganese, zinc-carbon, nickel-metal hydride and nickel-cadmium batteries. Any
electrical battery or battery powered device, equipment or vehicle having the potential of
dangerous evolution of heat must be prepared for transport so as to prevent
(a) 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 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.
Separate batteries when shipping to prevent short-circuiting. They should be packed in
strong packaging for support during transport.
Transport Fashion: By air, by sea, by railway, by road.
Section 15 - Regulatory Information
Law Information
Dangerous Goods Regulation
Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods Model Regulations
International Maritime Dangerous Goods
Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods
Classification and code of dangerous goods
Occupational Safety and Health Act(OSHA)
Consumer Product Safety Act(CPSA)