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SectionXI— Transportation
HIGHSTAR sealed Nickel Cadmium batteries are considered to be “dry cell” batteries and are not
subject to dangerous goods regulation for the purpose of transportation by the U.S.Department of
Transportation (DOT), the international Civil Aviation Administration (ICAO), the International
Air Transport Association (IATA) or the International Maritime Dangerous Goods regulations
(IMDG). The only DOT requirement for shipping Nickel Cadmium 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 terminals).” IATA requires that batteries being
transported by air must be protected from short-circuiting and protected from movement that could
lead to short-circuiting.
Nickel Cadmium batteries are classified as a D006 hazardous waste because of the presence of
cadmium. This waste code is assigned because of toxicity, not corrosiveness. These batteries do
not meet the definition of a corrosive waste.
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The information and recommendations set forth are made in good faith and believed to be
accurate as of the date of preparation. Jiangsu Highstar Battery Manufacturing Co.,Ltd. makes
no warranty, expressed or implied. With respect to this information and disclaims all liabilities
from reliance on it.