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SDS-E17-004E
February 1, 2015
Outline of IMO-IMDG Code 2014 SP188
・For a lithium metal cell, the lithium content is not more than 1g.
・Each cell is of the type proven to meet the requirements of each test in the UN Manual of Tests and Criteria Fifth revised edition
Amendment 2, Part Ⅲ, subsection 38.3.
・Cells shall be packed in inner packagings that completely enclose the cell.
・Each package shall be capable of withstanding a 1.2m drop test in any orientation without damage to cells contained therein,
without shifting of the contents so as to allow battery to battery contact and without release of contents.
・Package shall not exceed 30kg gross mass.
・Each package must be labeled with a lithium battery handling label.
・Each cell shall be manufactured under quality program specified by the United Nation.
*Related regulation, Issued documents
International Air Transport Association (IATA): Dangerous Goods Regulations, 56
th
Edition International Civil Aviation
Organization (ICAO): Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air, 2015-2016 Edition
International Maritime Organization (IMO): International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code, 2014 Edition
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) 49 CFR UN (SP188) / UN (United Nations): Recommendations on the Transport of
Dangerous Goods: Model Regulations 18th revised edition.
15．Regulatory information
・EU Directive 2006/66/EC
・CA Lithium Perchlorate Regulation
16．Other information
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