How to read MSDS? Safer to ship

Container transportation has become the most convenient and efficient mode of transportation today. At the same time, we have seen maritime accidents caused by misreporting and misreporting of dangerous goods.


Various shipping companies have shown high liquidated damages and called for self-discipline in the industry. The purpose is only one: to ensure the safety of shipping of ships and goods and to protect the interests of customers.

However, the deterrent and post-mortem review of penalties is far from enough. In the production, warehousing, booking, packing, and transportation, employees (including customers and agents) need to have SOLARS and IMDG CODE regulations. A clear understanding and a clear understanding of the nature of the shipment.

Now let's introduce a series of explanations for the "MSDS" and the "battery" that is the leader in the name of the check.


How to correctly understand the relevant characteristics of goods?

By checking the MSDS data of the goods, you can understand the characteristics of the goods and minimize the risk index. The full name of the MSDS is the Material Safety Data Sheet, which is internationally referred to as a chemical safety information card. It is used by chemical manufacturers and importers to clarify the physical and chemical properties of chemicals (eg pH, flash point, flammability). , reactivity, etc.) and a file of possible hazards to the user's health (eg, carcinogenic, teratogenic, etc.).

The MSDS contains 16 basic materials, which are indispensable. Before you provide the information, you can check whether the following information is complete.



Generally, the goods that need to be checked for MSDS include batteries and chemicals. In addition to identifying dangerous and non-dangerous goods, MSDS can also identify and confirm special loading of certain special goods.

The following basic elements are generally required when reviewing MSDS:

MSDS acceptance is valid for 3 years from Issue Date
16 basic contents should be reported item by item, except for [other information]
The second or third column of the MSDS needs to be 100% complete.
If there is UN No. in the fourteenth column, CLASS is dangerous.

The name of the production unit of the MSDS is the same as the name of the production unit of the certificate of transport conditions. If it is not consistent, it is necessary to explain the relationship between the two.


For everyone's popular battery products

1. Non-hazardous batteries that do not require MSDS check:



Alkaline battery
Zn-Mn battery
Carbon-Zinc battery
General dry battery (Dry battery)

Can be regarded as non-dangerous goods, no need to declare dangerous goods, and no need to submit for review.

In addition to the above non-hazardous batteries, what are the more common and need to provide MSDS and cargo transport conditions identification book check to determine the appropriate loading of the battery?

2. Non-hazardous batteries that require MSDS check:

1) Lithium battery: After providing MSDS and complying with IMDG Code special clause SP188, it can be used as general product.

2) Lead storage battery: After providing MSDS and complying with IMDG Code special clause SP238, it can be used as general product.

3) Nickel-metal hydride batteries: Photographs of MSDS and cargo packaging are required to confirm whether it can be used as general goods. Please indicate the shipping form when applying.

After the above introduction, I believe that you have a deeper understanding of MSDS and battery. The safety characteristics of the cargo have an important guiding effect on the transportation of the ship. Only when the container is properly arranged can the goods be safely transported.

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