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Hitachi Maxell, Ltd.
2-18-2, Iidabashi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-8521, Japan
http://www.maxell.com
CR Battery
Product Safety Data Sheet
Organizations governing the transport of lithium batteries
Section 13 - Disposal condition
The battery may be regulated by national or local regulation. Please follow the instructions of proper regulation. As electric capacity is
left in a discarded battery and it comes into contact with other metals, it could lead to distortion, leakage, overheating, or explosion, so
make sure to cover the (+) and (-) terminals with friction tape or some other insulator before disposal.
Section 14 - Transportation Information
Shipping Name Lithium Batteries
UN Number UN3090 (UN3091 for Lithium batteries in equipment)
Hazard Classification Class 9 (Miscellaneous)
Area Method Organization Special Provision
International Air IATA, ICAO Packing Instruction 968-970
International Marine IMO SP188
U.S.A Air, Rail, Road, Marine DOT 49 CFR Section 173.185
Their regulations are based on the UN Recommendations. Each special provision provides specifications on exceptions and packaging
for lithium batteries shipping.
Ref) Summary of Packing Instruction (IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations 50th Edition)
The minimum requirements necessary to transport as non-restricted goods are as follows;
1) For a lithium metal or lithium alloy cell, the lithium content is not more than 1 g. For a lithium metal or lithium alloy battery, the
aggregate lithium content is not more than 2g.
2) Each cell or battery is of the type proven to meet the requirement of each test in the UN Manual of Tests and Criteria, Part III, sub-
section 38.3.
3) Each package must be displayed a battery handling label. (Telephone number must be printed for emergency call on the handling
label.)
4) Each consignment must be accompanied with a declaration of non-dangerous goods document. (Telephone number must be printed
for emergency call on the document.)
5) Each package must be capable of withstanding a 1.2 m drop test.
Maxell will offer the certificate of 1) and 2). If our package is used for transport, we offer the certificate of 5).
a) Transportation of batteries installed in equipment as non-restricted goods
If each package contains no more than 4 cells or 2 batteries, the requirement is the same as current. But for other cases of cell or
battery quantity, the requirements are 1), 2), 3) and 4).
b) Transport of batteries packed with equipment as non-restricted goods
Regardless of the battery quantity, the requirements 1) to 5) shall be satisfied.
Also the battery quantity within one package is restricted in air transport to the minimum quantity to operate the application and 2
batteries as spares.
c) Transportation of batteries only as non-restricted goods Regardless of the battery quantity, the requirements 1) to 5) shall be
satisfied.
Also the maximum weight of one package is restricted in air transport, 2.5kg or less for lithium metal cells or batteries.
Section 15 - Regulatory Information
N/A
Section 16 - Other Information
If you want further information, please contact Maxell sales representative.