TB 43-0134
under Title 49 CFR, Part 172.101 HIMT.
al may be through your local servicing DRMO or via local
contract in states with this requirement.
(2) L.i-SOC12
CAUTION
batteries without CDD: multi-cell Li-SOC12 batteries without a
Depleted MG batteries continue to gen-erate
CDD are reactive.
H2 gas after use.
(a) These batteries may be disposed as HW
(1) DO NOT seal batteries in gas tight plastic
through your local servicing DRMO or via local contract with
bag(s), drum(s), or any non-vented container.
EPA HW#'s of DOO1 for ignitable, D003 for reactive and D07
(2) When over-packing damaged batteries,
for chromium.
double packaging and absorbent packaging materials should
(b) In states with bioassay requirements,
be relied upon for containment.
multi-cell Li-SOC12 batteries are classified as 11W for
h.
Disposition and disposal. DO NOT accumulate
disposal.
and store waste batteries for disposal for more than 90 days.
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Magnesium (MG) Batteries
See para 2-7.
MG battery is a multi-cell primary (non-rechargeable) battery.
(1) Dispose of MG batteries with less than
The cell has a solid cathode of manganese dioxide (MnO2).
eight hours of use-life remaining as NHSW in accordance with
CECOM presently manages BA-4386/U and BA4840/U
RCRA regulations. The batteries must be tested and certified
batteries only.
by the disposing activity to have less than 8 hours of useful life
a.
Chemical characterization.
remaining; see c (1) (c) above. These batteries may be
(1) Anode: Magnesium (Mg).
disposed with general refuse.
(2) Cathode: Manganese dioxide (MnO2).
(2) Partially discharged MG batteries may be
(3) Electrolyte:
Aqueous
solution
of
disposed as HIW through your local servicing DRMO or via
magnesium bromide (MgBr2) or magnesium perchlorate
local contract with an EPA HW# of D007 for chromium.
(MgCIO4).
(3) Under state bioassay requirements, MG
b.
Type number. BA-4000 series.
batteries are classified as NHSW. However, they MUST be
c.
Solid waste characterization.
disposed as HW through your local servicing DRMO, or via
(1) Under federal RCRA:
local contract, if the battery's chromium content exceeds the
regulatory limit (i.e., eight hours or more of remaining useful
(a) Partially discharged MG batteries
which have greater than 50% remaining charge are HW with
life).
an EPA HW# of D007 for chromium.
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Mercury (HG) Batteries
(b) MG batteries with 50% or less
HG battery is a primary (non-rechargeable) battery. The
remaining charge are NHSW. The disposing activity must test
battery has one or more cells depending on configuration.
MG batteries as described below to ensure that they are
a.
Chemical characterization.
properly discharged prior to declaration as NHSW.
(1) Anode: Zinc (Zn).
(c) Test BA-4386/U MG batteries using
(2) Cathode: Mercuric oxide (HgO).
Battery Test Set AN/PSM-13 with adapter U-410/PSM-13 in
(3) Electrolyte: Aqueous solution of potassium
accordance with TM 11-6625-823-15. Batteries with less than
hydroxide (KOH) or sodium hydroxide (NaOH).
8 hours of useful life remaining may be disposed as NHSW.
(4) The cell has a solid cathode of mercuric
(d) BA-4840/U MG battery cannot be
oxide (HgO) and contains 20 to 50 percent mercury (Hg) and
tested. Dispose as HW with an EPA HW# of D007 for
HgO by weight. The battery cell contains caustic KOH or
Chromium.
NaOH electrolyte, which may leak if the battery is abused.
(2) Bioassay findings: NHSW in states which
Chemically, KOH and NaOH (caustic soda) are strong alkalis.
utilize bioassay characterization criteria for HW identification,
Serious chemical burns can result if the electrolyte comes into
unless they exceed the regulatory limit for chromium (i.e., eight
contact with skin or eyes. If the battery electrolyte gets into
hours or more of remaining use-life).
your eyes, it can cause severe damage and/or blindness.
d.
Handling. See para 2-3.
(5) Hg and Hg salts are toxic and hazardous
e.
Fire control/suppression.
A CO2 fire
materials for disposal.
extinguisher is recommended. See para 2-4.
b.
Type number. BA-1000 series.
Storage. See para 2-5.
f:
g.
Transportation requirements. See para 2-6 for
packaging, marking and labeling requirements. Not regulated
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