Dry Cell Batteries
Alkaline and Carbon Zinc Batteries
Description: Small dry-cell batteries, sealed, non-rechargeable, Carbon Zinc batteries are labeled general purpose or heavy duty
Formats: AA, AAA, D-cell, C-cell, 9-volt, button cells
Common Uses: Cameras, toys, watches, handheld electronics
Safety: Non-spillable, non-toxic, can leak with age
Shipping Name:
UN3028, Batteries, Dry, Containing Potassium Hydroxide, 8, PGIII (Alkaline Batteries)
Lithium (Primary) Batteries
Description: Small dry-cell batteries, sealed, non-rechargeable
Formats: Button cells, AA, AAA, 9-volt, small-cylinder, custom sizes
Common Uses: Watches, cameras, handheld electronics, tire-pressure sensors, alarms, memory backup, high-temperature applications, pacemakers, remote car locks
Safety: Non-spill-able, non-toxic, can overheat or explode if short-circuited
Lithium-ion (Li-ion) Batteries
Description: Small dry-cell batteries, sealed, rechargeable
Formats: custom sizes in hard plastic case, small-cylinder, button cells
Common Uses: Cell phones, laptop computers, power tools, hybrid automobiles (see Hybrid Automobile section also), video cameras, handheld electronics
Safety: Non-spillable, non-toxic
Shipping Name:
UN3090, Lithium Batteries, 9, PGII
Mercury Batteries
Description: Small dry-cell batteries, sealed, non-rechargeable
Formats: AA, 9-volt, small-cylinder, custom sizes
Common Uses: Cameras, medical devices, military
Safety: Non-spillable, toxic, never incinerate – produces highly toxic vapors
Shipping Name
NA3077, Hazardous Waste Solid, N.O.S., (Mercury Battery), 9, PGIII
Nickel-Cadmium (NiCd) Batteries
Description: Small dry-cell batteries, sealed, rechargeable
Formats: AA, AAA, C, D, small-cylinder, poly-wrapped cell packs, custom sizes in hard plastic case
Common Uses: Cell phones, laptop computers, power tools, handheld electronics, toys, R/C hobby vehicles, medical equipment
Safety: Non-spillable, cadmium is a toxic heavy metal, never incinerate – produces toxic cadmium vapors
Shipping Name
UN3028, Batteries, Dry, Containing Potassium Hydroxide, 8, PGIII (NiCd Batteries)
Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) Batteries
Description: Small dry-cell batteries, sealed, rechargeable
Formats: AA, AAA, C, D, poly-wrapped cell packs, small-cylinder, custom sizes
Common Uses: Cell phones, laptop computers, PDAs, power tools, hybrid automobiles (see Hybrid Automobile section also), cameras, handheld electronics and R/C hobby vehicles
Safety: Non-spillable, non-toxic
Shipping Name
UN2795, Batteries, Wet, Filled with Alkali, 8, PGIII (NiMH Batteries)
Wet Cell Batteries
Absolyte Batteries
Description: Large, lead acid & cadmium, vented (VRLA), rechargeable
Formats: Rectangular in steel racks
Common Uses: Telecommunications systems, railroad switchgear and signals, solar arrays, Un-interruptible Power Systems (see UPS section)
Safety: Non-spillable, lead is a toxic heavy metal, contains acid electrolyte that is corrosive if spilled
Shipping Name:
UN2800, Batteries, Wet, Non-Spillable, Electric Storage, 8, PGIII (Absolyte Batteries)
Large Flooded Cell Batteries
Description: Large, flooded cell batteries, typically lead acid, vented, rechargeable
Formats: Hard case, rectangular
Common Uses: Stationary Power, telecommunications systems, utility systems, Un-interruptible Power Systems (see UPS section)
Safety: Spillable, lead is a toxic heavy metal, contains large quantity of acid electrolyte, electrolyte corrosive if spilled, extremely heavy
Shipping Name:
UN2974, Batteries, Wet, Filled With Acid, 8, PGIII (Lead Acid Batteries)
Lead Acid Batteries
Description: Medium to large, flooded cell batteries, vented, rechargeable
Formats: Hard case, rectangular, multi-cell
Common Uses: Automobiles, motorcycles, boats, outdoor power equipment
Safety: Spillable, lead is a toxic heavy metal, contains acid electrolyte that is corrosive if spilled
Lead Acid Gel Batteries (VRLA Batteries)
Description: Small to medium, dry-cell batteries, sealed, rechargeable
Formats: Rectangular, custom sizes in hard plastic case
Common Uses: wheel chairs, scooters, golf carts, ride-on electric toys, boats, RVs, military aircraft, portable tools and instruments
Safety: Non-spillable gelled electrolyte, lead is a toxic heavy metal, can cause fire if short-circuited
Shipping Name:
UN2974, Batteries, Wet, Filled With Acid, 8, PGIII (Lead Acid Batteries)
Steel Case Batteries
Description: Large, flooded cell batteries, lead acid, vented, rechargeable
Formats: Individual cells within a steel casing
Common Uses: Forklifts, industrial machinery, motive power
Safety: Spillable, lead is a toxic heavy metal, contains acid electrolyte that is corrosive if spilled
Shipping Name:
UN2974, Batteries, Wet, Filled With Acid, 8, PGIII (Lead Acid Batteries)
VRLA (Valve Regulated Lead Acid) Batteries
Description: Medium to large, maintenance-free, vented (VRLA), rechargeable
Formats: Hard case, rectangular, multi-cell
Common Uses: Automobiles, motorcycles, boats, wheelchairs, emergency lighting, Un-interruptible Power Systems (see UPS section)
Safety: Non-spillable, lead is a toxic heavy metal, contains some acid electrolyte
Shipping Name:
UN2974, Batteries, Wet, Filled With Acid, 8, PGIII (Lead Acid Batteries)
Wet Nickel-Cadmium (NiCd) Batteries
Description: Medium to large, flooded cell batteries, vented, rechargeable, pocket-plate and sinter-plate types
Formats: Hard case, tall rectangular, multi-cell
Common Uses: emergency power, telephone systems, solar arrays, hybrid automobiles (see Hybrid Automobile section also), railroad systems, starting aircraft turbines and for extreme conditions
Safety: Spillable, cadmium is a toxic heavy metal
