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AND THIS SWITCH IS PUSHED, THE BAT-
g.
Transportation requirements. See para 26 for
TERY MAY BE DISPOSED AS NORMAL
packaging, marking and labeling requirements. All multi-cell
TRASH. BEFORE DISPOSAL REMOVE
Li-SOCI2 batteries MUST be shipped for disposal in
ATTENTION LABEL, PUSH SWITCH.
accordance with Title 49 CFR, Part 172.101 HMT and 49 CFR,
IFOP-ERATIONALLY
POSSIBLE, WAIT
Part I73.1850).
FIVE DAYS, THEN DISCARD BATTERY.
(1) Packaging: All CECOM procured batteries
meet the requirements of 49 CFR, Part 173.1850)(1) (i.e., cells
or
ATTENTION
contain less than 12.0 grams of Li). They may be shipped for
THIS BATTERY HAS A DISCHARGE
disposal by motor vehicle only. When packaged, batteries
SWITCH IN ORDER TO MAKE IT NON-
MUST be protected from external short circuits, and packaged
REACTIVE. AFTER FINAL USE REMOVE
in a strong outer packaging.
THE ATTENTION LABEL COVERING THE
(2) Marking and labeling: Proper shipping
SWITCH, PUSH SWITCH, AND STORE
name: Lithium battery; Hazard Class: 9; UNID: UN3090;
BATTERY FOR FIVE DAYS. COORDINATE
Packing Group: II; label in accordance with 49 CFR, Part
DISPOSAL WITH YOUR LOCAL ENVIRON-
172.446: CLASS 9 label; see Figure 4-2. CDD discharged Li-
MENTAL
OFFICE/OFFICER.
SOC12 batteries are not regulated under 49 CFR, Part
STATE/LOCAL REGULATIONS
WILL
172.101 HMT, see 49 CFR, Part 173.185
(1)
CONTROL DIS-POSAL IN YOUR AREA.
However, they may be shipped for disposal as HW:
"Waste, environmentally hazardous substances, n.o.s.,
WARNING
UN3077, Lithium Thionyl Chloride Battery."
DO NOT pack batteries in a box, barrel or
h.
Disposition and disposal. DO NOT accumulate
drum during discharge with built-in CDD. If
and store waste batteries for disposal for more than 90 days.
you hear a hissing sound (battery vent-ing),
See para 2-7 for general requirements. All depleted Li-SOC12
or smell irritating vapor, IMMEDIATELY Turn
batteries which have been completely discharged with a CDD,
Off the equipment, and LEAVE the area until
and those without a CDD, may be disposed through the local
any smell or signs of leaking gas have been
servicing DRMO or via local contract.
Most Li-SOC12
cleared from the area.
batteries have a CDD. If the battery has a CDD, it MUST be
CAUTION
actuated and the battery stored for at least five days, before it
Li-SOCI batteries will get hot/warm during
can be shipped for disposal.
discharge with a built-in CDD. The jacket
CAUTION
may deform.
Li-SOCI2 batteries MUST be disposed as
(b) After the battery is no longer operational,
Hazardous Waste.
remove the attention label over the CDD and push the switch.
(1) Li-SOC12 batteries with CDD:
Using a grease pencil or permanent marker, mark the date the
The following procedure is required for all Li-SOC12 batteries
CDD was activated on the battery.
containing a CDD in order to eliminate reactivity prior to
(c) Store the battery for at least five days (but
disposal through the local servicing DRMO as HW
not longer than 90 days) in an approved lithium battery storage
identified
with an EPA HW# of D007 for chromium. ONLY
area. During discharge with a built-in CDD, the batteries
authorized personnel MAY activate the battery CDD prior to
MUST NOT be packed in a box, barrel or drum, or tightly
disposal. Your installation should establish an SOP for Li-
stacked. Provide a minimum of two (2) inches between
SOC12 battery deactivation, disposition, and disposal.
batteries. After five days, the battery is not reactive in
(a) A battery with a CDD can be
accordance with RCRA requirements.
identified by a re-movable label over the manual switch which
(d) Avoid storing these batteries longer than
reads:
the prescribed five day period to minimize unnecessary
ATTENTION
storage.
Before Disposal
(e) Batteries MUST NOT be packaged/boxed
Remove this Label and Push Switch
for ship-ment until they are cool to the touch.
and an information card inside the plastic bag containing the
(f) In states with bioassay requirements,
LiSOCI2 battery which reads:
multi-cell Li-SOC12 batteries are classified as HW, and
ATTENTION
disposition/dispos-
THIS BATTERY HAS A DISCHARGE
SWITCH. AFTER THE BATTERY IS USED
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