MSDS

14. Transportation Information

Eastpower batteries are considered to be “Dry cell” batteries and are unregulated

for purpose 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 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 terminal).The

only requirement 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-circuit. Products must also be

packed in strong packaging that can withstand the rigor normal to transportation.

15. Regulatory Information

Special requirement be according to the local regulations.

16. Other Information

The data in this Material Safety Date Sheet relates only to the specific material

designated herein.