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SHENZHEN KAYO BATTERY CO., LTD.
深 圳 市 嘉 洋 电 池 有 限 公 司
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12 - Ecological Information
When properly used or disposed, KAYO lithium-ion rechargeable batteries do not present environmental hazard.
13 - Disposal Considerations
Dispose in accordance with applicable regulations that vary from country to country. (In more countries, the thrashing of
used batteries is forbidden and the end-users are invited to dispose them properly, eventually through not-for-profit
organizations, mandated by local governments or organized on a voluntary basis by professionals). Li-ion batteries should
have their terminals insulated and be preferably wrapped in plastic bags prior to disposal.
13.1 Incineration:
Incineration should never be performed by battery users but eventually by trained professionals in authorized facilities with
proper gas and fumes treatment.
13.2 Land filling: Leachability regulations (mg/l)
Component Leachability EC limit EPA Other*
Iron
Nickel
100
500
2 5
0.5
13.3 Recycling: Send to authorize recycling facilities, eventually through licensed waste carrier.
14 - Transport Information
Kayo lithium-ion cells and batteries are not subject to the requirements of the U.S. hazardous materials regulations pursuant
to 49 CFR 173.185(b), IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations pursuant to Special Provision A45, and IMDG Code pursuant to
Special Provision 188. Each Kayo cell or battery has been tested under provisions of the UN Manual of Tests and Criteria,
Part III, Sub-section 38.3.
14.1 United Nations:
• UN 38.3
14.2 International Conventions:
• Air IATA DGR A45 Yes
• Sea IMDG Yes
• Land ADR (road) Yes
• RID (rail) Yes
14.3 Others:
In the USA: Code of Federal Regulations (49 CFR Ch. 1 § 173-185)
15 - Regulation Information
IATA DGR—A45 & Model Regulations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods—part 3.3 No.188 Lithium cells and
batteries offered for transport are not subject to other provisions of these Regulations if they meet the following:
(a) For a lithium metal or lithium alloy cell, the lithium content is not more than 1 g, and for a lithium-ion cell, the
lithium-equivalent content is not more than 1.5 g;