GP Batteries 1412AP GP Data Sheet

 

 

Document Number: CRS3879 

Revision: 00 

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Section XIV – Transportation Information

 

GP 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 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 terminals). As of 1/1/97 IATA requires that batteries being transported by air must be protected from 

short -circuiting and protected from movement that could lead to short-circuiting.

 

 

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 any class of extinguishing medium 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.