Narada REXC series lead carbon batteries are sealed Valve Regulated Lead Acid (VRLA) batteries and are not classified as hazardous goods for transport. They can therefore be sent by normal freight without any hazardous goods declaration. They will not spill acid if tipped onto their side or placed upside down, and the electrolyte is encased in a fibreglass separator rather than as a liquid.
Section 13 of the Material Safety Data Sheet (that can be accessed in full with the link below) show the application transportation regulations:
- U.S. DOT – Excepted from the hazardous materials regulations ( HMR) because thebatteries meet the requirements of 49 CFR 173.159(f) and 49 CFR 173.159aof the U.S. Department of Transportation/s HMR. Battery and outer package must be marked “NONSPILLABLE” or “NONSPILLABLE BATTERY”.Battery terminals must be protected against short circuits.
- IATA – Excepted from the dangerous goods regulations because the batteries meet the requirements of Packing Instruction 872 and Special Provisions A67 ofthe International Air Transportation Association (IATA) Dangerous goods Regulations and International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) TechnicalInstructions. Battery Terminals must be protected against short circuits.
- IMDG – Excepted from the dangerous goods regulations for transport by sea because the batteries meet the requirements of Special Provision 238 of the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG CODE). Battery terminals must be protected against short circuits.
Narada VRLA (Non-spillable) Batteries can be considered as non-spillable provided that they are capable of withstanding the vibration and pressure differential tests without leakage of battery fluid.
