SDS

Material Safety Data Sheet For NiMH Batteries
Document Number: RRS0541 Revision: 09 Page 4of 4
Section XIV – Transportation Information
In general, all batteries in all forms of transportation (ground, air, or ocean) must be packaged in a safe and responsible manner. Regulatory concerns
from all agencies for safe packaging require that batteries be packaged in a manner that prevents short circuits and be contained in “ strong outer
packaging” that prevents spillage of contents. All original packaging for GP nickel metal hydride batteries has been designed to be compliant with
these regulatory concerns.
GP nickel metal hydride batteries (sometimes referred to as “Dry cell” batteries) are not defined as dangerous goods under the IATA Dangerous Goods
Regulations. ICAO Technical Instructions and the U.S. hazardous materials regulations (49 CFR). These batteries are not subject to the dangerous
goods regulations as they are compliant with the requirements contained in the following special provisions.
Regulatory Body Special Provisions
ADR 295 – 304, 598
IMDG UN 3028 Provisions 295 – 304
UN UN 3028 Provisions 295 – 304
US DOT 49 CFR 172, 102 Provision 130
IATA A123
ICAO UN 3028 Provisions 295 – 304
In addition, the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations and ICAO Technical Instructions require the words “not restricted” and the Special Provision
number A123 be provided on the air waybill, when an air waybill is issued.
Section XV – Regulatory Information
Special requirement be according to the local regulatories.
Section XVI – Other Information
The data in this Material Safety Data Sheet relates only to the specific material designated herein.
Section XVII – Measures for fire extinction
In case of fire, it is permissible to use Carbon Dioxide, Dry Chemical or Foam extinguishers on these batteries or their packing material. Cool exterior of
batteries if exposed to fire to prevent rupture.
Fire fighters should wear self-contained breathing apparatus.