SDS

58-97-0500 rev. 4A
January 1, 2009
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SECTION 14: TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
U.S. DOT HMR (re: ground transport)
Proper Shipping Description: UN3090 Lithium batteries/UN3091 Lithium batteries packed with or contained
in equipment; Class 9; PG II.
Milwaukee rechargeable Lithium-ion type batteries are “excepted” from full hazardous material regulation
based on ELC content or Wh, and compliant packaging per 49 CFR 172.102, Special Provision 188.
Canada TDG (re: ground transport)
Proper Shipping Description: UN3480 Lithium-ion batteries/UN3481 Lithium-ion batteries packed with or
contained in equipment; Class 9; PG II.
Milwaukee rechargeable Lithium-ion batteries are “excepted” from full dangerous goods regulation based on
Watt-hours (Wh), and compliant packaging per TDG Schedule 2, Special Provision 34.
International DGR (re: air, sea, ground transport)
Proper Shipping Description: UN3480 Lithium-ion batteries/UN3481 Lithium-ion batteries packed with or
contained in equipment; Class 9; PG II.
Milwaukee rechargeable Lithium-ion batteries are “excepted” from full dangerous goods regulation based on
Watt-hour (Wh) rating and compliant packaging as described in the following international Dangerous Good
Regulations:
− ICAO Technical Instructions: Packing Instructions 965; 966; 967.
− IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations: Packing Instructions 965; 966; 967.
− IMDG Code: Special Provision 188.
− UN Model Regulations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods: Special Provision 188.
− UN European Agreements (ADR/RID/ADN): Special Provision 188.
− Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG): Special Provision 188.
UN Battery Testing:
Milwaukee rechargeable Lithium-ion batteries listed in Section 1 have passed the relevant transportation test
requirements as described in the UN Manual of Tests and Criteria, Part III, section 38.3, “Lithium batteries”.
UN section 38.3 test reports are maintained on file at the corporate headquarters of Milwaukee Electric Tool
Corporation located at 13135 W. Lisbon Rd., Brookfield, WI, USA 53005-2550.