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Section XIII - DISPOSAL

Lithium batteries are best disposed of as a non-hazardous waste when fully or mostly

discharged. The Federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) does not list or exempt

Lithium as a hazardous waste. However, if waste lithium batteries are still fully

charged or only partially discharged, they can be considered a reactive hazardous

waste because of significant amounts of unreacted, or unconsumed lithium remaining in

the spent battery. The batteries must be neutralized through an approved secondary

treatment facility prior to disposal as a hazardous waste (as required by the U.S.

Land Ban Restrictions for the hazardous and Solid Waste Amendments of 1984.) Secondary

treatment centers receive these batteries as manifested hazardous waste under code

“D003 – reactive.” Button cells are exempt because they contain so little lithium and

therefore can be disposed of in the normal municipal waste stream. Use a professional

disposal firm for disposal of mass quantities of undischarged lithium batteries.

Section XIV - TRANSPORTATION

Lithium button cell batteries are exempt from dangerous goods regulations and meet the

exceptions of 49CFR Part 173.185(b). They are considered non-dangerous goods by the

International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and the International Air Transport

Association (IATA) because they meet all requirements of SPECIAL PROVISION A45.

Separate Lithium batteries when shipping to prevent short-circuiting. They should be

packed in strong packaging for support during transport.

Each battery has been tested under provisions of the UN Manual of Tests and Criteria,

Part III, Sub-section 38.3.

Transportation Information

Shipping Name: Lithium Batteries

UN Number: UN3090 (UN3091 for Lithium batteries in equipment)

Hazard Classification: Class 9 (Miscellaneous)

Organizations governing the transport of lithium batteries

Area Method Organization Special Provision

International Air ATA, ICAO A45

International Water IMO 188

U.S.A. Air, Rail, Highway, Water DOT 49 CFR Section 173.185

Their regulations are based on the UN Recommendations. Each special provision provides

specifications on exceptions and packaging for lithium batteries shipping. All CR2032

batteries meet all special provisions.

Section XV - REGULATORY

Section XVI – OTHER INFORMATION

For further information contact the ASAP SALES Quality Assurance Department.