Waste code: 7093
Suggested EWC codes: 200133
Hazard class: 9A
Packing group: -
UN no.: 3480 and 3090
Several EWC codes and transport classifications fall within this fraction. Determine the correct classification for your waste using the safety data sheet or contact SAR for advice.
Small unsorted batteries (<500 g) must be sent in UN-approved packaging (e.g. cardboard boxes, plastic containers or open-head drums). Use vermiculite between the layers. If metal drums are used, the waste must also be packed in a transparent plastic inner bag to prevent short circuits.
UN 3090 is stated in the declaration, and the packaging is marked with both UN 3090 and 3480.
Batteries are forwarded through battery return schemes. Some battery parts are recycled as material, while the remainder is used for energy recovery.
Sorting batteries by chemistry is recommended.
If a data sheet is available, it must be attached to the declaration.
Vermiculite is a mineral used as cushioning material when batteries are packaged and shipped. Vermiculite reduces the risk of short circuits and movement in the drum; it also absorbs liquids, conducts heat poorly and is fire-retardant.
Contact SAR for a separate information sheet on batteries.
The waste guide uses technical terms and codes to describe how different types of waste should be identified, classified, and handled. This makes it easier to find the correct waste fraction and comply with requirements for sorting, packaging, and delivery.