The dry batteries are defined as non-dangerous goods. They can be shipped as ordinary goods during sea and air transportation.
We usually say dry batteries, generally refer to alkaline zinc manganese dry batteries and carbon-based zinc-manganese dry batteries, for examples: LR6/AA, LR03/AAA, LR14/C, LR20/D, LR1/N, 6LR61/9V, R6P/AA, R03/AAA, R14/C, R20/D, 6F22/9V and so on.
- What is the conclusion about the dry batteries for sea transportation?
According to inspection methods and precedure under IMO International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (2018 Edition) ,
1, Conclusion:
- Un Number: N/A
- Transport hazard class: N/A
- The hazards identification is none,
- The goods are not subject to IMO IMDG Code.
- The packaging requirements are none.
- Not classified in explosives.
- Not classified as inflammable substance.
- Not classified in oxidizing substances and organic peroxides.
- Not classified in toxic and infectious substances.
- Not classified in radioactive material.
- Not classified in corrosives.
- the dry batteries must be properly protected to prevent short circuits, and equipment must be equipped with an effective means of preventing accidental activation.
- What is the conclusion about dry battery for air transportation?
According to inspection methods and precedure under IATA dangerous goods regulation (DGR ) 62nd edition:
1, Conclusion:
- Un Number: N/A
- Transport hazard class: N/A
- The hazards identification is none,
- The goods are not subject to IATA DGR according to special provision A123.
- The packaging requirements are none.
- Not classified in explosives.
- Not classified as inflammable substance.
- Not classified in oxidizing substances and organic peroxides.
- Not classified in toxic and infectious substances.
- Not classified in radioactive material.
- Not classified in corrosives.
- the dry batteries must be properly protected to prevent short circuits, and equipment must be equipped with an effective means of preventing accidental activation.
In summary, dry batteries are non-hazardous products, and only need to be packaged to avoid short circuits during transportation.
