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Nickel Metal Hydride Batteries
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PROFESSIONAL BATTERY MANUFACTURER: NiMH rechargeable battery . NiCd rechargeable battery . Li-Ion rechargeable battery . Lithium polymer rechargeable battery .
SLA rechargeable battery . Alkaline battery . Lithium battery . Zinc chloride battery . Carbon zinc battery
SECTION XII – FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
Flash Point NA
Flammable Limits in Air (%) NA
Lower (LEL) NA
Upper (LEL) NA
Extinguishing Media Use water, foam or dry powder, as appropriate
Auto-Ignition NA
SECTION XIII – Disposal Method
Disposal in accordance with Federal, State and Local reporting requirements.
SECTION XIV – TRANSPORTATION
KINETIC sealed Nickel Metal Hydride 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 the International Maritime
Organization (IMO).
The only requirements for shipping these batteries by DOT is Special Provision 130 which states ‘Batteries,
dry are not subject to the requirements of the subchapter only when they are offered for transportation in a
manner that prevents the dangerous evolution of hear (for example, by the effective insulation of exposed
terminals).’
The only requirements 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 evolution 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 Alkali-manganese,
zinc-carbon, nickel metal hydride and nickel cadmium batteries. We clarity the product can fulfill SP304
requirement.
SECTION XV – REGULATORY INFORMATION
These products are “article(s)” that do not release a covered toxic chemical under the normal conditions of
processing or use. They are not subject to the requirements of the Emergency Planning and Community
Right-To-Know Act. Notification is not required.