![]() Concerning applicability of terminal protection for standard alkaline batteries, a DOT letter dated November 25, 2009, stated: ![]() Other packaging to preclude sparks or heat such as the manufacturer’s packaging or placing individual batteries in plastic baggies can constitute terminal protection. The phrase, “packaged in a manner which precludes such an occurrence” is interpreted as terminal protection which can include taping of the positive anode or taping of both the positive and negative anode with an appropriate tape such as electrical or duct tape. ![]() Specifically regarding the Department of Transportation (DOT) shipping requirements, must standard alkaline batteries of 9 volts or less have terminal protection, i.e., must the ends of the batteries be taped or protected in some way?Īccording to 49 CFR 173.21(c), “Forbidden materials and packages” the offering for transportation or transportation of electrical devices, such as batteries and battery-powered devices, which are likely to create sparks or generate a dangerous evolution of heat, is forbidden unless packaged in a manner which precludes such an occurrence. ![]()
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